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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Immunology
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Screening checklist for contraindications and considerations for vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines
1, record 1, English, Screening%20checklist%20for%20contraindications%20and%20considerations%20for%20vaccination%20with%20COVID%2D19%20vaccines
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Screening checklist for contraindications and considerations for vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines: Annex E found in the Directive on COVID-19 Vaccination (6636-81). 2, record 1, English, - Screening%20checklist%20for%20contraindications%20and%20considerations%20for%20vaccination%20with%20COVID%2D19%20vaccines
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Screening checklist for contraindications and considerations for vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines: designation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 1, English, - Screening%20checklist%20for%20contraindications%20and%20considerations%20for%20vaccination%20with%20COVID%2D19%20vaccines
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Screening checklist for contra-indications and considerations for vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Immunologie
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Dépistage des cas de contre-indications et de précautions à prendre en matière de vaccination contre la COVID-19
1, record 1, French, D%C3%A9pistage%20des%20cas%20de%20contre%2Dindications%20et%20de%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20vaccination%20contre%20la%20COVID%2D19
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépistage des cas de contre-indications et de précautions à prendre en matière de vaccination contre la COVID-19 : Annexe E figurant dans la directive sur la vaccination COVID-19 (6636-81). 2, record 1, French, - D%C3%A9pistage%20des%20cas%20de%20contre%2Dindications%20et%20de%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20vaccination%20contre%20la%20COVID%2D19
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dépistage des cas de contre-indications et de précautions à prendre en matière de vaccination contre la COVID-19 : désignation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 1, French, - D%C3%A9pistage%20des%20cas%20de%20contre%2Dindications%20et%20de%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20vaccination%20contre%20la%20COVID%2D19
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Posters and Signs
- Environmental Law
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Transport of Goods
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- procedures to be followed in case of leak or spill
1, record 2, English, procedures%20to%20be%20followed%20in%20case%20of%20leak%20or%20spill
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spill or leak procedures 2, record 2, English, spill%20or%20leak%20procedures
correct, plural
- instructions in case of a leak or spill 2, record 2, English, instructions%20in%20case%20of%20a%20leak%20or%20spill
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On a material safety data sheet, an expression which defines which steps should be taken if a material is released or spilled. 2, record 2, English, - procedures%20to%20be%20followed%20in%20case%20of%20leak%20or%20spill
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Affichage de sécurité
- Droit environnemental
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Transport de marchandises
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mesures à prendre en cas de fuite ou de déversement
1, record 2, French, mesures%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- conduite à tenir en cas de fuite ou de déversement 2, record 2, French, conduite%20%C3%A0%20tenir%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
correct, feminine noun
- conduite à tenir en cas de fuite ou d’épandage 3, record 2, French, conduite%20%C3%A0%20tenir%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pandage
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- dispositions à prendre en cas de fuite ou de déversement 4, record 2, French, dispositions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, plural
- mesures correctives à prendre en cas d’épanchement ou de fuite 5, record 2, French, mesures%20correctives%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9panchement%20ou%20de%20fuite
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, plural
- précautions à prendre en cas de débord ou de fuite 6, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20d%C3%A9bord%20ou%20de%20fuite
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, plural
- procédures à prendre en cas de fuite ou de déversement 2, record 2, French, proc%C3%A9dures%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
avoid, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces renseignements peuvent être placés sur deux colonnes. Sous la première, intitulée «S'il arrive ceci», sont énumérés les risques d'accidents (déversement, renversement, fuite, etc.); sous la deuxième, intitulée «Faites cela» et placée vis-à-vis de la première, sont données les consignes à suivre. 2, record 2, French, - mesures%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesures à prendre en cas de fuite ou de déversement : Cette expression est utilisée dans le Réglementation concernant les produits contrôlés de la Loi sur les produits dangereux; elle se retrouve aussi sur une fiche technique santé-sécurité de la Cie Union Carbide Limitée. 4, record 2, French, - mesures%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dispositions à prendre en cas de fuite ou de déversement : Cette expression figure sur une fiche technique santé-sécurité de la compagnie Union Carbide. Elle est à éviter, selon nous, à cause du mot «dispositions», qui désigne des moyens ou des précautions par lesquels on se dispose à quelque chose, p. ex. : «Prendre ses dispositions pour partir en voyage». Il convient mal pour ce cas-ci, où il est question de mesures à prendre pour réparer un dégât qui aurait déjà eu lieu. 4, record 2, French, - mesures%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Les termes «épandage», «épanchement» et «débord» comme synonymes de «déversement (accidentel)», sont à proscrire. Voir à ce propos la fiche pour «spill». 4, record 2, French, - mesures%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20en%20cas%20de%20fuite%20ou%20de%20d%C3%A9versement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- exercise all due diligence
1, record 3, English, exercise%20all%20due%20diligence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 3, English, - exercise%20all%20due%20diligence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prendre toutes les précautions voulues
1, record 3, French, prendre%20toutes%20les%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20voulues
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 3, French, - prendre%20toutes%20les%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20voulues
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- exercise all due diligence
1, record 4, English, exercise%20all%20due%20diligence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In any prosecution for an offence under this Act or the regulations, it is sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent of the accused, whether or not the employee or agent is identified or has been prosecuted for the offence, unless the accused establishes that the offence was committed without his knowledge or consent and that he exercised all due diligence to prevent its commission. 1, record 4, English, - exercise%20all%20due%20diligence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prendre des mesures nécessaires
1, record 4, French, prendre%20des%20mesures%20n%C3%A9cessaires
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les poursuites pour infraction à la présente loi ou aux règlements, il suffit, pour prouver l'infraction, d'établir qu'elle a été commise par un employé ou un mandataire de l'accusé, que cet employé ou ce mandataire ait été ou non identifié ou poursuivi. L'accusé peut se disculper en prouvant que l'infraction a eu lieu à son insu ou sans son consentement et qu'il avait pris les mesures nécessaires pour l'empêcher. 1, record 4, French, - prendre%20des%20mesures%20n%C3%A9cessaires
Record 4, Key term(s)
- prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires
- prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- duty to take precautions
1, record 5, English, duty%20to%20take%20precautions
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- devoir de prendre des précautions
1, record 5, French, devoir%20de%20prendre%20des%20pr%C3%A9cautions
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Enjoy: A Guide for the Enjoyment, Care and Preparation of Fish and Seafood
1, record 6, English, Enjoy%3A%20A%20Guide%20for%20the%20Enjoyment%2C%20Care%20and%20Preparation%20of%20Fish%20and%20Seafood
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by Fisheries & Oceans Canada. 1, record 6, English, - Enjoy%3A%20A%20Guide%20for%20the%20Enjoyment%2C%20Care%20and%20Preparation%20of%20Fish%20and%20Seafood
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bon appétit :Précautions à prendre, préparation et dégustation des poissons et fruits de mer
1, record 6, French, Bon%20app%C3%A9tit%20%3APr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%2C%20pr%C3%A9paration%20et%20d%C3%A9gustation%20des%20poissons%20et%20fruits%20de%20mer
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié par Pêches et Océans Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Bon%20app%C3%A9tit%20%3APr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%2C%20pr%C3%A9paration%20et%20d%C3%A9gustation%20des%20poissons%20et%20fruits%20de%20mer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- precautionary measures to be followed
1, record 7, English, precautionary%20measures%20to%20be%20followed
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
precautionary measures to be followed when handling, using or being exposed to the controlled product ... 1, record 7, English, - precautionary%20measures%20to%20be%20followed
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Phraséologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- précautions à prendre
1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] précautions à prendre lors de la manutention ou de l'utilisation du produit contrôlé ou de l'exposition à celui-ci [...]. [Source : Loi sur les produits dangereux. Réglementation concernant les produits contrôlés.] 1, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-08-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- statement of precaution 1, record 8, English, statement%20of%20precaution
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- énoncé des précautions à prendre 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9nonc%C3%A9%20des%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(règlement sur les produits dangereux, 1970) 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9nonc%C3%A9%20des%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-05-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- take special precautions
1, record 9, English, take%20special%20precautions
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the contractor shall take special precautions 1, record 9, English, - take%20special%20precautions
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- prendre des précautions particulières 1, record 9, French, prendre%20des%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20particuli%C3%A8res
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l'entrepreneur prendra des précautions particulières 36 p 5 1, record 9, French, - prendre%20des%20pr%C3%A9cautions%20particuli%C3%A8res
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Security
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fire precautions 1, record 10, English, fire%20precautions
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- précautions à prendre contre l'incendie 1, record 10, French, pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20contre%20l%27incendie
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OAC - 107-2 1, record 10, French, - pr%C3%A9cautions%20%C3%A0%20prendre%20contre%20l%27incendie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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