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APRA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Protection of Life
- Fire-Fighting Apparel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-contained breathing apparatus
1, record 1, English, self%2Dcontained%20breathing%20apparatus
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SCBA 2, record 1, English, SCBA
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air-supplying respirator that contains a carried-on tank of compressed air and that protects the wearer from an oxygen-deficient or other hazardous atmosphere. 3, record 1, English, - self%2Dcontained%20breathing%20apparatus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To maximize safety, all firefighters assigned to ventilation must wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) … 4, record 1, English, - self%2Dcontained%20breathing%20apparatus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
self-contained breathing apparatus; SCBA: designations and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau; designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - self%2Dcontained%20breathing%20apparatus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des personnes
- Tenues d'intervention (incendie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appareil de protection respiratoire autonome
1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20autonome
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- APRA 1, record 1, French, APRA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome 2, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20isolant%20autonome
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
- APRIA 3, record 1, French, APRIA
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- APRIA 3, record 1, French, APRIA
- appareil respiratoire autonome 4, record 1, French, appareil%20respiratoire%20autonome
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- ARA 5, record 1, French, ARA
correct, masculine noun
- ARA 5, record 1, French, ARA
- appareil respiratoire isolant autonome 6, record 1, French, appareil%20respiratoire%20isolant%20autonome
masculine noun
- appareil isolant autonome 7, record 1, French, appareil%20isolant%20autonome
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de protection respiratoire à adduction d'air qui comporte un réservoir portable dans lequel de l'air comprimé est stocké et qui protège l'utilisateur des risques que comporte une atmosphère à faible teneur en oxygène ou un autre type d'atmosphère dangereuse. 8, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20autonome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour maximiser la sécurité, tous les pompiers affectés aux opérations de ventilation doivent porter tous les vêtements de protection, y compris un appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome (APRIA) […] 9, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20autonome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appareil de protection respiratoire autonome; APRA; appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome; APRIA : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 10, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20autonome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
appareil respiratoire autonome : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN et uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 10, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20autonome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Protección de las personas
- Ropa apropiada para la lucha contra incendios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aparato de respiración autónomo
1, record 1, Spanish, aparato%20de%20respiraci%C3%B3n%20aut%C3%B3nomo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Marketing Research
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Apra
1, record 2, English, Apra
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement 1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20Professional%20Researchers%20for%20Advancement
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, English, APRA
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, English, APRA
- American Prospect Research Association 1, record 2, English, American%20Prospect%20Research%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, English, APRA
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, English, APRA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Apra is the premier organization for professionals who strategically harness information and data to drive fundraising for philanthropic institutions. 1, record 2, English, - Apra
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Étude du marché
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Apra
1, record 2, French, Apra
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement 1, record 2, French, Association%20of%20Professional%20Researchers%20for%20Advancement
former designation, correct, feminine noun, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, French, APRA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, French, APRA
- American Prospect Research Association 1, record 2, French, American%20Prospect%20Research%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, French, APRA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, United States
- APRA 1, record 2, French, APRA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Provinces Restaurant Association
1, record 3, English, Atlantic%20Provinces%20Restaurant%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- APRA 2, record 3, English, APRA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Atlantic Provinces Restaurant Association
1, record 3, French, Atlantic%20Provinces%20Restaurant%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- APRA 2, record 3, French, APRA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 3, French, - Atlantic%20Provinces%20Restaurant%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Plastics Recycling Association
1, record 4, English, Alberta%20Plastics%20Recycling%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- APRA 2, record 4, English, APRA
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Plastics Recycling Association
1, record 4, French, Alberta%20Plastics%20Recycling%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- APRA 2, record 4, French, APRA
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 4, French, - Alberta%20Plastics%20Recycling%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-10-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Council for International Business Risk Management
1, record 5, English, Council%20for%20International%20Business%20Risk%20Management
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CIBRM 1, record 5, English, CIBRM
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Association of Political Risk Analysts 1, record 5, English, Association%20of%20Political%20Risk%20Analysts
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 5, English, APRA
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 5, English, APRA
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Council for International Business Risk Management
1, record 5, French, Council%20for%20International%20Business%20Risk%20Management
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CIBRM 1, record 5, French, CIBRM
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Association of Political Risk Analysts 1, record 5, French, Association%20of%20Political%20Risk%20Analysts
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 5, French, APRA
former designation, correct, United States
- APRA 1, record 5, French, APRA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association
1, record 6, English, Automotive%20Parts%20Rebuilders%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- APRA 1, record 6, English, APRA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Automotive Part Rebuilders Association
1, record 6, French, Automotive%20Part%20Rebuilders%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- APRA 1, record 6, French, APRA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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