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PROTETOR FACIAL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- face shield
1, record 1, English, face%20shield
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Face shields are personal protective equipment devices that are used by many workers (e.g., medical, dental, veterinary) for protection of the facial area and associated mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) from splashes, sprays, and spatter of body fluids. Face shields are generally not used alone, but in conjunction with other protective equipment ... 2, record 1, English, - face%20shield
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The major structural components of a face shield include a visor, frame and suspension system. 3, record 1, English, - face%20shield
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écran facial
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cran%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- visière de protection 2, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
- visière 3, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écrans faciaux [...] sont une solution de rechange aux lunettes de protection. La surface largement accrue protège l'ensemble du visage contre les éclaboussures, pulvérisations ou gouttelettes de substances potentiellement contaminées. [La] visière [de certains écrans faciaux] est fabriquée avec une aération renforcée, afin de vous garder au frais et d'aider à éliminer la buée tout en vous offrant une protection intégrale. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visière : Le terme peut être utilisé pour désigner tant la partie transparente de l'écran facial que l'ensemble du dispositif. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20facial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla facial
1, record 1, Spanish, pantalla%20facial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- escudo facial 2, record 1, Spanish, escudo%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Escudos faciales: hojas de plástico generalmente transparentes que se extienden desde las cejas hasta debajo de la barbilla y a lo largo de todo el ancho de la cabeza del empleado. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pantalla%20facial
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