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CORPS ETRANGER TRANCHANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
DEF

Foreign matter over 3 millimetres in dimension that may cause damage or injury to humans and animals during or resulting from its intended use.

CONT

Sharps may consist of, but are not limited to, the following: metallic objects, glass, or porcelain, or pieces thereof.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
DEF

Corps étranger de dimension supérieure à 3 mm pouvant causer des blessures aux êtres humains ainsi qu'aux animaux pendant ou après une utilisation du compost.

CONT

Les corps étrangers tranchants peuvent comprendre, sans toutefois s'y limiter, les objets suivants : objets métalliques, verre, porcelaine, ou des fragments de ces matières.

Key term(s)
  • corps étranger tranchant

Spanish

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