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MESURE PREVENTIVE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- preventive measure
1, record 1, English, preventive%20measure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most useful sections of the MSDS is the preventive measures section. In this part of the MSDS, the supplier lists suggestions for the precautions which should be taken in storing, handling, using and disposing of the product. [The] preventive measures [include the following entries:] Engineering controls - equipment needed to prevent over-exposure. Personal protective equipment - gloves, respirators, impervious clothing, etc. Use and handling procedures. Storage requirements. Leak and spill procedures. Shipping information. Disposal practices. 2, record 1, English, - preventive%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
You should make certain that the MSDS [Material Safety Data Sheet] describes the preventive and emergency-response measures for all of the potential hazards of the material. 3, record 1, English, - preventive%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
preventive measure: term usually used in the plural, as a collective term ("preventive measures"). 4, record 1, English, - preventive%20measure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- preventive measures
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesure de prévention
1, record 1, French, mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mesure préventive 2, record 1, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] section VII [de la fiche signalétique, intitulée] «Mesures de prévention» ([en anglais :] «Preventive Measures»), [...] traite des mesures préventives à observer au cours de la manutention, de l'utilisation et de l'entreposage du produit. Elle mentionne également les procédures à suivre en cas de fuites et de déversements. 3, record 1, French, - mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous la section «Mesures de prévention" (ou «préventives») des fiches signalétiques (fiches techniques santé-sécurité), on trouve en général les rubriques suivantes : gants; protection des yeux; protection des voies respiratoires; autre équipement de protection; ventilation; mesures en cas de fuite ou de déversement accidentel; élimination des résidus; conditions d'entreposage; renseignements spéciaux en matière d'expédition. 4, record 1, French, - mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesure de prévention; mesure préventive : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel, comme collectifs («mesures de prévention»; «mesures préventives»). 4, record 1, French, - mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mesures de prévention
- mesures préventives
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 1, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medida preventiva: término utilizado generalmente en el plural ("medidas preventivas"). 2, record 1, Spanish, - medida%20preventiva
Record 1, Key term(s)
- medidas preventivas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- preventive health measure
1, record 2, English, preventive%20health%20measure
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- preventative health measure 2, record 2, English, preventative%20health%20measure
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The preventive health measure of hand hygiene is an acquired habit that is greatly associated with self-discipline and habituation. 3, record 2, English, - preventive%20health%20measure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mesure de santé préventive
1, record 2, French, mesure%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vaccination est l'une des mesures de santé préventives les plus importantes, puisqu'elle a sauvé des millions de vies. 2, record 2, French, - mesure%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Security
- Environmental Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- preventive measure
1, record 3, English, preventive%20measure
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure to avoid hazard. 1, record 3, English, - preventive%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples: the removal of targets (receptors) from the site or vicinity of the site, or a change of the intended use of site. 2, record 3, English, - preventive%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
preventive measure: term related to principal soil remediation types. 2, record 3, English, - preventive%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Compare with "protective measure" (a measure designed to protect a specified target against an identified hazard or risk). Protective systems do not seek to remove contamination or the source of contamination, but only to control them. 2, record 3, English, - preventive%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
preventive measure: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 3, English, - preventive%20measure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Sécurité
- Gestion environnementale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive
1, record 3, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure visant à éviter un danger. 1, record 3, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : l'élimination des cibles (récepteurs) d'un site ou de ses abords, ou la modification de l'usage prévu d'un site. 2, record 3, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesure préventive : terme relatif aux principaux types de remédiation du sol. 2, record 3, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Comparer au terme «mesure de protection» (mesure destinée à protéger une cible particulière contre un danger ou un risque déterminés). Les systèmes de protection ne cherchent pas à éliminer la pollution ou sa source, mais seulement à la maîtriser. 2, record 3, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
mesure préventive : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 3, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Technology - Safety
- Oil Production
- Oil Drilling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blowout prevention measure
1, record 4, English, blowout%20prevention%20measure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blowout Prevention Measures. [The Canada-Nova-Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board] requires operators to demonstrate the equipment and measures they will employ to prevent a blowout, as well as the equipment and measures to contain and stop the flow of oil from a blowout. This must include measures for monitoring and [managing] wellbore pressure and a description of the function and features of the blowout preventer to prevent a blowout. 1, record 4, English, - blowout%20prevention%20measure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Technologie pétrolière)
- Production pétrolière
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mesure de prévention des éruptions
1, record 4, French, mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20%C3%A9ruptions
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mesure préventive contre les éruptions 2, record 4, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive%20contre%20les%20%C3%A9ruptions
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesures de prévention des éruptions. [L'Office Canada-Nouvelle-Écosse des hydrocarbures extracôtiers demande] aux exploitants de faire la démonstration de l'équipement et des mesures qu'ils utiliseront pour empêcher une éruption, ainsi que de l'équipement et des mesures pour contenir et arrêter le flux d'hydrocarbures à la suite d'une éruption. Cela doit comprendre des mesures de surveillance et de gestion de la pression du puits de forage et une description de la fonction et des caractéristiques du bloc d'obturation de puits pour empêcher une éruption. 3, record 4, French, - mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20%C3%A9ruptions
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Emergency Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- preventive control
1, record 5, English, preventive%20control
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plan or process that enables an organization to avert the occurrence or mitigate the impact of a disruption, crisis or emergency. 1, record 5, English, - preventive%20control
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
preventive control: term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 5, English, - preventive%20control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion des urgences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive
1, record 5, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plan ou processus permettant à une organisation d'éviter une perturbation, une crise ou une urgence ou d'atténuer leurs impacts. 1, record 5, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mesure préventive : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 5, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación de organización
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 5, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actividad o medida adoptada o prevista para evitar los peligros o disminuir la probabilidad de que se produzcan daños. 1, record 5, Spanish, - medida%20preventiva
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- preventive control
1, record 6, English, preventive%20control
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- preventive internal control 2, record 6, English, preventive%20internal%20control
correct
- preventive measure 3, record 6, English, preventive%20measure
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] internal control designed to prevent or minimize the risk of errors and irregularities. 2, record 6, English, - preventive%20control
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrôle préventif
1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4le%20pr%C3%A9ventif
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- contrôle interne préventif 2, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4le%20interne%20pr%C3%A9ventif
correct, masculine noun
- mesure préventive 3, record 6, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrôle interne visant à empêcher ou à minimiser les risques d'erreurs et d'irrégularités. 2, record 6, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20pr%C3%A9ventif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de gestión
- Verificación (Contabilidad)
- Contabilidad pública
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- control preventivo
1, record 6, Spanish, control%20preventivo
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- control interno preventivo 1, record 6, Spanish, control%20interno%20preventivo
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-02-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- medical precaution 1, record 7, English, medical%20precaution
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mesure médicale préventive 1, record 7, French, mesure%20m%C3%A9dicale%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directives (ADN), CRM - 1977. 1, record 7, French, - mesure%20m%C3%A9dicale%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- precautionary measure
1, record 8, English, precautionary%20measure
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The provisional safeguard measure had had its effects partially suspended by a precautionary measure ordered by a judge. Consequently, it was highly unlikely that the revoked measure would be reinstated as suggested by the United States. 2, record 8, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process. 3, record 8, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive
1, record 8, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... un argument qui revient particulièrement souvent dans la discussion [à propos de la façon de réagir aux politiques industrielles d'autres pays], est l'adoption d'une politique industrielle à titre de mesure préventive. 2, record 8, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du processus d'établissement de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA). 3, record 8, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 8, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En caso de urgencia o amenaza de daño irreparable a la competencia, el Comité de Defensa de la Competencia determinará la aplicación de medidas preventivas, incluyendo el cese inmediato de la práctica sometida a investigación, el reestablecimiento de la situación anterior u otras que considere necesarias. 2, record 8, Spanish, - medida%20preventiva
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminología relacionada con el proceso de establecimiento del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA). 3, record 8, Spanish, - medida%20preventiva
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-04-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- preventive measure
1, record 9, English, preventive%20measure
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- prevention measure 1, record 9, English, prevention%20measure
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
preventive: serving to avert the occurrence of. 2, record 9, English, - preventive%20measure
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive
1, record 9, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mesure de prévention 2, record 9, French, mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'efficacité des mesures préventives est souvent très liée au niveau de vie. 1, record 9, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 9, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-04-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Museums
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- preventive measure
1, record 10, English, preventive%20measure
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 10, English, - preventive%20measure
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Muséologie
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive
1, record 10, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 10, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Museos
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 10, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-09-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pre-Fire Planning
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fire protection measure
1, record 11, English, fire%20protection%20measure
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In national parks. 1, record 11, English, - fire%20protection%20measure
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Prévision des incendies
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive contre l'incendie
1, record 11, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive%20contre%20l%27incendie
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-03-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- preventive action
1, record 12, English, preventive%20action
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This response might cover the field from preventive action, including training in general governmental administration, running of elections, tax collection, and law enforcement, to international armed actions of the type foreseen in the UN Charter aimed at restoring a legitimate government subverted by criminal elements or a neighbour. 1, record 12, English, - preventive%20action
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive
1, record 12, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nécessité de forces traditionnelles de maintien de la collectives, comme celles que prévoit la Charte des Nations unies, pour tenter de restaurer des autorités légitimes renversées par des éléments criminels ou un État voisin . 1, record 12, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-04-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- preventive employment measure
1, record 13, English, preventive%20employment%20measure
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive d’emploi
1, record 13, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive%20d%26rsquo%3Bemploi
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l'emploi. Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1990. 2, record 13, French, - mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive%20d%26rsquo%3Bemploi
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-07-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- specific control measure 1, record 14, English, specific%20control%20measure
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mesure préventive spécifique
1, record 14, French, mesure%20pr%C3%A9ventive%20sp%C3%A9cifique
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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