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CIH [3 records]

Record 1 2008-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Occupation Names (General)
CONT

The Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the art and science of the recognition, evaluation, [prevention] and control of chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the work place and the community, to protect the health and safety of workers and the general public.

OBS

Practitioners who successfully meet minimum education and work-experience requirements and pass a written examination administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) are authorized to use the term Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH). Both of these terms have been codified into law in many states in the United States in order to identify minimum qualifications of individuals having oversight over certain activities that may affect public health. ABIH Certification examinations are offered twice each year in the US, and are also offered at locations outside the US, including Canada, Australia, and East Asia among other locations.

OBS

In Canada, a practitioner who successfully completes a written and oral examination administered by the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists can be recognized as a Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technician (ROHT).

OBS

In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 4161 - Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
CONT

Il faut effectuer ce relevé sous la direction d'un spécialiste, par exemple un ingénieur connaissant précisément le sujet [amiante], un hygiéniste industriel agréé ou un hygiéniste inscrit du travail, qui signe le rapport du relevé.

OBS

L'hygiène industrielle est la science et l'art d'identifier, d'évaluer et de contrôler les risques pouvant porter atteinte à la santé des employés (chimiques, physiques ou biologiques). Elle a pour objet de minimiser ou d'éliminer l'exposition des travailleurs à différents facteurs de risque.

OBS

Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 4161 - Agents/agentes de programmes, experts-conseils/expertes-conseils et recherchistes en politique des sciences naturelles et appliquées.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • Pharmacology
OBS

Title confirmed by the International Conference on Harmonization.

Key term(s)
  • International Conference on Harmonization
  • ICH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Pharmacologie
OBS

Organisé par la Fédération européenne des associations de l'industrie pharmaceutique. A eu lieu du 05 au 07 novembre 1991.

OBS

Appellation confirmée par la Conférence internationale sur l'harmonisation.

Key term(s)
  • Conférence internationale sur l'harmonisation
  • CIH

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Urban Housing
OBS

Titles reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Viviendas (Urbanismo)
OBS

Extraido de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorización UNESCO.

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