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SALUD OCUPACIONAL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Labour and Employment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- occupational health
1, record 1, English, occupational%20health
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- industrial health 2, record 1, English, industrial%20health
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a field of health care made up of multiple disciplines dedicated to the well-being and safety of employees in the workplace. 3, record 1, English, - occupational%20health
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Occupational health] has a strong focus on injury prevention and employee education. Occupational health services include employee wellness, pre-placement testing, ergonomics, occupational therapy, occupational medicine, and more. 3, record 1, English, - occupational%20health
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "industrial health" should be reserved to industrial contexts, especially factories. 4, record 1, English, - occupational%20health
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Travail et emploi
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- santé au travail
1, record 1, French, sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- santé du travail 2, record 1, French, sant%C3%A9%20du%20travail
correct, feminine noun
- hygiène du travail 3, record 1, French, hygi%C3%A8ne%20du%20travail
correct, feminine noun
- hygiène professionnelle 3, record 1, French, hygi%C3%A8ne%20professionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
- Trabajo y empleo
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- salud ocupacional
1, record 1, Spanish, salud%20ocupacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- salud laboral 2, record 1, Spanish, salud%20laboral
correct, feminine noun
- salud en el trabajo 2, record 1, Spanish, salud%20en%20el%20trabajo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- occupational health nurse
1, record 2, English, occupational%20health%20nurse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OHN 2, record 2, English, OHN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nurse responsible for providing healthcare services, promoting health as well as preventing and treating injuries and illnesses in the workplace. 3, record 2, English, - occupational%20health%20nurse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- infirmière en santé du travail
1, record 2, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IST 2, record 2, French, IST
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- infirmier en santé du travail 1, record 2, French, infirmier%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- IST 3, record 2, French, IST
correct, masculine noun
- IST 3, record 2, French, IST
- infirmière en santé au travail 4, record 2, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
correct, feminine noun
- IST 4, record 2, French, IST
correct, feminine noun
- IST 4, record 2, French, IST
- infirmier en santé au travail 4, record 2, French, infirmier%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- IST 4, record 2, French, IST
correct, masculine noun
- IST 4, record 2, French, IST
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infirmière ou infirmier responsable de la promotion de la santé, de la prestation de soins ainsi que de la prévention et du traitement des blessures et des maladies en milieu de travail. 5, record 2, French, - infirmi%C3%A8re%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20travail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal médico
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Higiene y salud mental
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermera en salud ocupacional
1, record 2, Spanish, enfermera%20en%20salud%20ocupacional
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- occupational health psychology
1, record 3, English, occupational%20health%20psychology
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OHP 2, record 3, English, OHP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interdisciplinary field that aims at improving the quality of work life and protecting and promoting the safety, health and well-being of workers. 1, record 3, English, - occupational%20health%20psychology
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- psychologie de la santé au travail
1, record 3, French, psychologie%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Domaine interdisciplinaire qui vise à améliorer la qualité de vie au travail et à protéger et promouvoir la sécurité, la santé et le bien-être des travailleurs. 1, record 3, French, - psychologie%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología económica e industrial
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Higiene y salud mental
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- psicología de la salud laboral
1, record 3, Spanish, psicolog%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20salud%20laboral
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- psicología de la salud ocupacional 2, record 3, Spanish, psicolog%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20salud%20ocupacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-08-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Occupational Health Services
1, record 4, English, Occupational%20Health%20Services
plural, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OHS 1, record 4, English, OHS
plural, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Services d'hygiène du travail
1, record 4, French, Services%20d%27hygi%C3%A8ne%20du%20travail
masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SHT 1, record 4, French, SHT
masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Santé Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Services%20d%27hygi%C3%A8ne%20du%20travail
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicios de Salud Ocupacional
1, record 4, Spanish, Servicios%20de%20Salud%20Ocupacional
correct, masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Occupational Safety and Health
1, record 5, English, Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
External Affairs Canada, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2, record 5, English, - Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Sécurité et santé au travail
1, record 5, French, S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires extérieures Canada. 2, record 5, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Affaires étrangères Canada et Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada. 3, record 5, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Seguridad y salud ocupacional 1, record 5, Spanish, Seguridad%20y%20salud%20ocupacional
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
1, record 6, English, National%20Institute%20for%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NIOSH 1, record 6, English, NIOSH
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. 1, record 6, English, - National%20Institute%20for%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
1, record 6, French, National%20Institute%20for%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NIOSH 1, record 6, French, NIOSH
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Nacional de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional
1, record 6, Spanish, Instituto%20Nacional%20de%20Salud%20y%20Seguridad%20Ocupacional
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
1, record 7, English, Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OSHA 2, record 7, English, OSHA
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An agency of the U.S. government that establishes safety standards and their enforcement for those employed by industry; ... 3, record 7, English, - Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
OSHA sets the legal exposure limits in the USA, which are called PELs (Permissible Exposure Limits). OSHA also specifies what information must be given on labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for materials which have been classified as hazardous ... 4, record 7, English, - Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
1, record 7, French, Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OSHA 2, record 7, French, OSHA
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional
1, record 7, Spanish, Administraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Seguridad%20y%20Salud%20Ocupacional
feminine noun, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- occupational health nursing
1, record 8, English, occupational%20health%20nursing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- soins infirmiers en santé du travail
1, record 8, French, soins%20infirmiers%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20travail
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermería en salud ocupacional
1, record 8, Spanish, enfermer%C3%ADa%20en%20salud%20ocupacional
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-07-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- extended occupational health service and follow-up 1, record 9, English, extended%20occupational%20health%20service%20and%20follow%2Dup
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- service et suivi d'hygiène professionnelle prolongés
1, record 9, French, service%20et%20suivi%20d%27hygi%C3%A8ne%20professionnelle%20prolong%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- service complémentaire de santé et de suivi au travail 2, record 9, French, service%20compl%C3%A9mentaire%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20de%20suivi%20au%20travail
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de salud
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio de salud ocupacional y de seguimiento
1, record 9, Spanish, servicio%20de%20salud%20ocupacional%20y%20de%20seguimiento
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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