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NUCLEAR EVENT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosives event
1, record 1, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20event
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosives incident 2, record 1, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20incident
correct, standardized
- CBRNE event 1, record 1, English, CBRNE%20event
correct, standardized
- CBRNE incident 2, record 1, English, CBRNE%20incident
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A potential, perceived or actual act with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive materials that are, or are suspected to be, used in a deliberate or intentional way to cause harm. 1, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20event
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRNE events are considered criminal acts and are often acts of terrorism, as defined by Canada's Criminal Code and the Security Offences Act. 1, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20event
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CBRNE events have additional dimensions that will complicate all aspects of emergency management. They are intended to maximize fear and disruption and may have elements designed to direct harm at first responders and first receivers, which in the case of specialists may have significant consequences on the capability to deal with the event itself. Further, deliberate acts will require the event scenes, which may be large and dispersed, to be managed as potential crime scenes, which creates specialized challenges in already complicated situations. 1, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20event
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosives event; CBRNE event: terms and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20event
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosives incident; CBRNE incident: terms standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 4, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%2C%20nuclear%20or%20explosives%20event
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- incident chimique, biologique, radiologique, nucléaire ou à l'explosif
1, record 1, French, incident%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%2C%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20ou%20%C3%A0%20l%27explosif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- incident CBRNE 1, record 1, French, incident%20CBRNE
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte perçu, possible ou réel impliquant du matériel chimique, biologique, radiologique, nucléaire ou explosif qui a été posé délibérément ou intentionnellement visant à causer des blessures. 2, record 1, French, - incident%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%2C%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20ou%20%C3%A0%20l%27explosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les incidents CBRNE sont considérés comme des actes criminels et sont souvent des actes de terrorisme, conformément à la définition donnée dans le Code criminel du Canada et dans la Loi sur les infractions en matière de sécurité. 2, record 1, French, - incident%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%2C%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20ou%20%C3%A0%20l%27explosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les incidents CBRNE ont des dimensions supplémentaires qui compliquent tous les aspects de la gestion des urgences. Ils visent à maximiser la peur et les perturbations, et ils pourraient comporter des éléments destinés à causer des préjudices aux premiers intervenants et aux intervenants de première ligne. Lorsque ceux-ci sont des spécialistes, les incidents risquent d'avoir d'importantes conséquences sur la capacité d'intervention face à l'incident lui-même. En outre, en présence d'actes délibérés de ce genre, il faut gérer les lieux de l'incident, qui peuvent être vastes et dispersés, comme s'il s'agissait des lieux d'un crime éventuel, ce qui suscite des difficultés particulières dans une situation déjà compliquée. 2, record 1, French, - incident%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%2C%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20ou%20%C3%A0%20l%27explosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
incident chimique, biologique, radiologique, nucléaire ou à l'explosif; incident CBRNE : termes et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; termes normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 1, French, - incident%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%2C%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20ou%20%C3%A0%20l%27explosif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- incidente químico, biológico, radiológico, nuclear o explosivo
1, record 1, Spanish, incidente%20qu%C3%ADmico%2C%20biol%C3%B3gico%2C%20radiol%C3%B3gico%2C%20nuclear%20o%20explosivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- incidente CBRNE 1, record 1, Spanish, incidente%20CBRNE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRNE, por sus siglas en inglés. 1, record 1, Spanish, - incidente%20qu%C3%ADmico%2C%20biol%C3%B3gico%2C%20radiol%C3%B3gico%2C%20nuclear%20o%20explosivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Transport of Goods
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nuclear event
1, record 2, English, nuclear%20event
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sudden, intentional or unintentional and unexpected occurrence, or series of occurrences, that is caused by a radioactive source, either within or away from a nuclear facility, and that can result in consequences that are not negligible from the point of view of safety and radiation protection. 2, record 2, English, - nuclear%20event
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "nuclear event" is a broad concept that encompasses different categories, such as deviation, anomaly, incident or accident, according to the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale. A nuclear event is connected to the operations of a nuclear facility or the transportation of radioactive material and can develop into a nuclear accident. 2, record 2, English, - nuclear%20event
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nuclear event: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 2, English, - nuclear%20event
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Transport de marchandises
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- événement nucléaire
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- évènement nucléaire 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait, ou succession de faits, à caractère soudain, intentionnel ou non intentionnel et fortuit qui est causé par une source radioactive située à l'intérieur d'une installation nucléaire ou à distance de celle-ci, et dont les conséquences ne sont pas négligeables du point de vue de la sûreté et de la radioprotection. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «événement nucléaire» est un concept général qui comprend différentes catégories telles qu'un écart, une anomalie, un incident ou un accident, selon l'Échelle internationale des événements nucléaires et radiologiques. Un événement nucléaire a trait aux opérations d'une installation nucléaire ou au transport de matières radioactives et peut devenir un accident nucléaire. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
évènement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
événement nucléaire : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Radiation Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale
1, record 3, English, International%20Nuclear%20and%20Radiological%20Event%20Scale
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- INES 2, record 3, English, INES
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- International Nuclear Event Scale 3, record 3, English, International%20Nuclear%20Event%20%20Scale
former designation, correct
- INES 3, record 3, English, INES
correct
- INES 3, record 3, English, INES
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool for promptly and coherently communicating the level of severity of reported nuclear and radiological events to the public. [Definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.] 4, record 3, English, - International%20Nuclear%20and%20Radiological%20Event%20Scale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale can be applied to any event associated with nuclear facilities, as well as with the transport, storage and use of radioactive material and radiation sources. ... Naturally occurring phenomena are excluded from INES. 4, record 3, English, - International%20Nuclear%20and%20Radiological%20Event%20Scale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Events are classified on the scale at seven levels: Levels 1–3 are called "incidents" and Levels 4–7 "accidents." The scale is designed so that the severity of an event is about ten times greater for each increase in level on the scale. Events without safety significance are called "deviations" and are classified Below Scale/Level 0. 2, record 3, English, - International%20Nuclear%20and%20Radiological%20Event%20Scale
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Radioprotection
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Échelle internationale des événements nucléaires et radiologiques
1, record 3, French, %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires%20et%20radiologiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- INES 1, record 3, French, INES
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Échelle internationale des événements nucléaires 2, record 3, French, %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- INES 2, record 3, French, INES
correct, feminine noun
- INES 2, record 3, French, INES
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil servant à informer le public, rapidement et en termes cohérents, du niveau de gravité des événements nucléaires et radiologiques. [Définition normalisée par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.] 3, record 3, French, - %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires%20et%20radiologiques
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Échelle internationale des événements nucléaires et radiologiques peut être appliquée à tout événement touchant les installations nucléaires de même que le transport, l'entreposage et l'utilisation de matières radioactives et de sources de rayonnement. [...] Les phénomènes survenant naturellement sont exclus d'INES. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires%20et%20radiologiques
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les événements sont classés sur l’échelle selon sept niveaux : les niveaux 1 à 3 correspondent aux «incidents», les niveaux 4 à 7 aux «accidents». L’échelle est conçue de telle sorte que la gravité d’un événement est environ décuplée avec chaque passage au niveau supérieur. Les événements sans importance pour la sûreté sont appelés «écarts» et sont classés «en dessous de l’échelle/niveau 0». 4, record 3, French, - %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires%20et%20radiologiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Protección contra la radiación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Escala Internacional de Sucesos Nucleares y Radiológicos
1, record 3, Spanish, Escala%20Internacional%20de%20Sucesos%20Nucleares%20y%20Radiol%C3%B3gicos
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- INES 1, record 3, Spanish, INES
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Escala Internacional de Sucesos Nucleares 2, record 3, Spanish, Escala%20Internacional%20de%20Sucesos%20Nucleares
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- INES 2, record 3, Spanish, INES
correct, feminine noun
- INES 2, record 3, Spanish, INES
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] INES es [una escala] que se utiliza en todo el mundo para comunicar al público información sistemática acerca de la importancia de los sucesos nucleares y radiológicos desde el punto de vista de la seguridad. [Esta escala] indica la importancia de los sucesos derivados de una amplia gama de actividades, que abarcan el uso industrial y médico de fuentes de radiación, la explotación de instalaciones nucleares y el transporte de materiales radiactivos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Escala%20Internacional%20de%20Sucesos%20Nucleares%20y%20Radiol%C3%B3gicos
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Con arreglo a esta escala, los sucesos se clasifican en siete niveles. Los sucesos de los niveles 1 a 3 se denominan "incidentes", mientras que en el caso de los niveles 4 a 7 se habla de "accidentes". Cada ascenso de nivel en la escala indica que la gravedad de los sucesos es, aproximadamente, diez veces superior. Cuando los sucesos no revisten importancia desde el punto de vista de la seguridad se los denomina "desviaciones" y se clasifican "Debajo de la escala/Nivel 0". 1, record 3, Spanish, - Escala%20Internacional%20de%20Sucesos%20Nucleares%20y%20Radiol%C3%B3gicos
Record 4 - external organization data 2011-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Nuclear Event Scale
1, record 4, English, International%20Nuclear%20Event%20Scale
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- INES 1, record 4, English, INES
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A scale] for promptly communicating to the public in consistent terms the safety significance of events reported at nuclear installations. 2, record 4, English, - International%20Nuclear%20Event%20Scale
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Échelle internationale des événements nucléaires
1, record 4, French, %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- INES 2, record 4, French, INES
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle conçue pour informer le public rapidement et de façon cohérente sur l'importance pour la sûreté des événements [notifiés] dans des installations nucléaires. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%89chelle%20internationale%20des%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-04-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Subcommittee on Requirements for Monitoring and Display of CANDU Nuclear Power Plant Status in the Event of an Accident
1, record 5, English, Subcommittee%20on%20Requirements%20for%20Monitoring%20and%20Display%20of%20CANDU%20Nuclear%20Power%20Plant%20Status%20in%20the%20Event%20of%20an%20Accident
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Sous-comité des exigences relatives à la surveillance et à l'affichage de l'état d'une centrale nucléaire CANDU lors d'un accident
1, record 5, French, Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20des%20exigences%20relatives%20%C3%A0%20la%20surveillance%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27affichage%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20d%27une%20centrale%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20CANDU%20lors%20d%27un%20accident
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-10-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Protection of the Population in the Event of a Nuclear Accident : A Basis for Intervention
1, record 6, English, Protection%20of%20the%20Population%20in%20the%20Event%20of%20a%20Nuclear%20Accident%20%3A%20A%20Basis%20for%20Intervention
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Protection de la population en cas d'accident nucléaire : La conception des interventions
1, record 6, French, Protection%20de%20la%20population%20en%20cas%20d%27accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20%3A%20La%20conception%20des%20interventions
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Nuclear Science and Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nuclear explosives detection 1, record 7, English, nuclear%20explosives%20detection
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- nuclear event detection 1, record 7, English, nuclear%20event%20%20detection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détection des explosifs nucléaires
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tection%20des%20explosifs%20nucl%C3%A9aires
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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