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NFPA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Fire Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Fire Protection Association
1, record 1, English, National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
correct, United States, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NFPA 1, record 1, English, NFPA
correct, United States, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of NFPA, which was organized in 1896, is to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research and education on fire and related safety issues. 2, record 1, English, - National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
National Fire Protection Association; NFPA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Sécurité incendie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- National Fire Protection Association
1, record 1, French, National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
correct, feminine noun, United States, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NFPA 1, record 1, French, NFPA
correct, feminine noun, United States, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Fire Protection Association; NFPA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Seguridad contra incendios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- National Fire Protection Association
1, record 1, Spanish, National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- NFPA 1, record 1, Spanish, NFPA
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La NFPA es reconocida alrededor del mundo como la fuente autoritativa principal de conocimientos técnicos, datos, y consejos para el consumidor sobre la problemática del fuego y la protección y la prevención. 1, record 1, Spanish, - National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Standards
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Electricity
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
1, record 2, English, Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Provisions encompass safety-related work practices, safety-related maintenance requirements, and safety requirements for special equipment. The Standard includes guidance for making hazard identification and risk assessments, selecting appropriate PPE [personal protective equipment], establishing an electrically safe work condition, and employee training. 1, record 2, English, - Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document prepared by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) of the United-States of America. 2, record 2, English, - Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
NFPA 70E: standard code used by the NFPA. 2, record 2, English, - Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de normes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Électricité
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
1, record 2, French, Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Document préparé par la National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) des États-Unis. 2, record 2, French, - Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NFPA 70E : code de norme utilisé par la NFPA. 2, record 2, French, - Standard%20for%20Electrical%20Safety%20in%20the%20Workplace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Security
- Toxicology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- NFPA hazard classification
1, record 3, English, NFPA%20hazard%20classification
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- National Fire Protection Association hazard classification 2, record 3, English, National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association%20hazard%20classification
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NFPA Hazard Classification [with ratings.]. Flammability - Health - Reactivity. 3, record 3, English, - NFPA%20hazard%20classification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Data inscribed in a diamond-shaped figure, with ratings in each section of the diamond. 4, record 3, English, - NFPA%20hazard%20classification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare "NAS hazard rating". 4, record 3, English, - NFPA%20hazard%20classification
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Sécurité
- Toxicologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- classement des dangers selon la NFPA
1, record 3, French, classement%20des%20dangers%20selon%20la%20NFPA
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- classement des dangers selon la National Fire Protection Association 2, record 3, French, classement%20des%20dangers%20selon%20la%20National%20Fire%20Protection%20Association
masculine noun
- classement des risques selon la NFPA 3, record 3, French, classement%20des%20risques%20selon%20la%20NFPA
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Risques physiologiques. Classement des risques en fonction de la rapidité avec laquelle sont atteints les seuils critiques de résistance physiologique : Montée en température [...]. Formation de gaz toxiques [...]. Risques matériels [...] 4, record 3, French, - classement%20des%20dangers%20selon%20la%20NFPA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Danger» est, ici, préférable à «risque». En effet le danger, ou sa gravité, ne varient pas. Par contre le risque ne peut être évalué qu'en fonction des conditions particulières à chaque situation. 3, record 3, French, - classement%20des%20dangers%20selon%20la%20NFPA
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Seguridad
- Toxicología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación de peligro de la NFPA
1, record 3, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20peligro%20de%20la%20NFPA
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association, Estados Unidos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20peligro%20de%20la%20NFPA
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