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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
- Air Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- national ambient air quality objectives
1, record 1, English, national%20ambient%20air%20quality%20objectives
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NAAQO 2, record 1, English, NAAQO
correct, plural
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The prescription of national ambient air quality objectives for Canada is provided for under the mandate of the Clean Air Act; these objectives are based on three levels of ambient air quality: - the maximum desirable limit ... - the maximum acceptable limit ... - the maximum tolerable limit ... 3, record 1, English, - national%20ambient%20air%20quality%20objectives
Record 1, Key term(s)
- national ambient air quality objective
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
- Pollution de l'air
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- objectifs nationaux afférents à la qualité de l'air ambiant
1, record 1, French, objectifs%20nationaux%20aff%C3%A9rents%20%C3%A0%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air%20ambiant
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ONQAA 2, record 1, French, ONQAA
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- objectifs nationaux de qualité d'air ambiant 2, record 1, French, objectifs%20nationaux%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20d%27air%20ambiant
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Objectifs fondés sur des niveaux de qualité de l'air ambiant décrits dans la Loi canadienne sur la lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique : les teneurs maximales souhaitable, acceptable, admissible. 3, record 1, French, - objectifs%20nationaux%20aff%C3%A9rents%20%C3%A0%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air%20ambiant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- objectif national afférent à la qualité de l'air ambiant
- objectif national de qualité d'air ambiant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerosolization
1, record 2, English, aerosolization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aerosolisation 2, record 2, English, aerosolisation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which a material, usually a solid or liquid, is dispersed into an aerosol form. 2, record 2, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surgical masks are effective in decreasing aerosolization of exhaled infectious particles. 3, record 2, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
During artificial ventilation a virus filter trap should be connected to the expiratory part of the ventilator to prevent aerosolization of potentially infectious fluids or secretions. 4, record 2, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Drugs may be inadvertently released into the atmosphere by way of spraying or aerosolization, which can occur both upon (a) withdrawal of needles from drug vials or (b) during the expulsion of air from drug-filled syringes ... A shield device, suitable for entrapping the majority of the aerosolized particles within the shield, would aid in the reduction of the aerosol contamination. 5, record 2, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Aerosolization shield. 6, record 2, English, - aerosolization
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aérosolisation
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9rosolisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les masques chirurgicaux réduisent efficacement l’aérosolisation des particules infectieuses expirées. 2, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le plus grand risque pour la santé humaine à la suite d’une aérosolisation intentionnelle de spores de charbon survient durant l’aérosolisation primaire, soit la période pendant laquelle les spores de charbon demeurent en suspension dans l’air. 3, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Une étude [...] en santé et en sécurité du travail [...] a démontré que la qualité de l'air au niveau microbien dans les stations de traitement des eaux usées est généralement acceptable. Les endroits où il y avait beaucoup d’aérosolisation sont ceux identifiés comme étant problématiques. L'aérosolisation est la projection de particules d’eau dans l'air. Elle résulte souvent de l'agitation de l'eau et de sa chute sur une surface. 4, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dissémination, transmission de microorganismes par aérosolisation; risque d’aérosolisation. 5, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aérosolisation de bacilles, de particules infectieuses, de spores. 5, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Contaminer par aérosolisation; éviter, produire, provoquer, réduire l’aérosolisation. 5, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Building Ventilation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ventilation air
1, record 3, English, ventilation%20air
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
that portion of supply air which is outdoor air plus any recirculated air that has been treated for the purpose of maintaining acceptable indoor air quality. 1, record 3, English, - ventilation%20air
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Ventilation (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- air de ventilation
1, record 3, French, air%20de%20ventilation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Air soufflé constitué d’air extérieur et d’air recyclé, traité afin de maintenir une qualité d’air ambiant acceptable. 2, record 3, French, - air%20de%20ventilation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les aérateurs doivent être munis de moustiquaires pour prévenir l’entrée d’insectes et d’animaux. Si vous avez recours à des aérateurs de soffite, vérifiez si vous disposez d’un espace entre le support de couverture et l’isolant pour que l’air de ventilation puisse circuler. 3, record 3, French, - air%20de%20ventilation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- maximum acceptable level
1, record 4, English, maximum%20acceptable%20level
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The prescription of national ambient air quality objectives (NAAQO's) for Canada is provided for under the mandate of the Clean Air Act; these objectives are based on three levels of ambient air quality: ... the maximum acceptable level, which is intended to provide adequate protection against adverse effects on soil, water, vegetation, materials, animals, visibility, personal comfort and well-being; .... 1, record 4, English, - maximum%20acceptable%20level
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- teneur maximale acceptable
1, record 4, French, teneur%20maximale%20acceptable
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Objectifs nationaux sur la qualité de l'air ambiant(ONQAA). Au Canada, le fondement législatif des objectifs nationaux sur la qualité de l'air ambiant découle de la Loi sur la lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique; les objectifs se fondent sur trois niveaux de qualité de l'air ambiant :(...) 2)-Teneur maximale acceptable : vise à protéger adéquatement contre les effets néfastes de la pollution atmosphérique sur le sol, l'eau, la végétation, les matériaux, les animaux, la visibilité, le confort et le bien-être des humains. 1, record 4, French, - teneur%20maximale%20acceptable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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