I don't know about you guys but it seems every way we turn there is fist full of abbreviations or acronyms to learn, well here is a list of abbreviations commonly associated with Health & Safety although this list is not exhaustive and in fact if there is anything I've missed please feel free to add as a comment
ACM | Asbestos containing material |
ACoP | Approved Code of Practice |
CAR | Control of Asbestos Regulations |
CBI | Confederation of British Industry |
CDM | Construction (Design and Management) Regulations |
CECA | The Civil Engineering Contractors Association |
CHIP | Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations |
CIRA | Construction Industry Research and Information Association |
CONIAC | Construction Industry Advisory Committee |
COSHH | Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations |
dB(A) | Decibel (A-weighted) |
dB(C) | Decibel (C-weighted) |
DSE | Display Screen Equipment |
DSEAR | Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations |
EAV | Exposure Action Value |
EC | European Community |
ELV | Exposure Limit Value |
EMAS | Employment Medical Advisory Service |
EPA | Environmental Protection Act 1990 |
EU | European Union |
HAV | Hand–Arm Vibration |
HSC | Health and Safety Commission |
HSE | Health and Safety Executive |
HSW | Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
ILO | International Labour Office |
IOSH | Institution of Occupational Safety and Health |
LEAL | Lower Exposure Action Level |
LOLER | Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations |
MCG | The Major Contractors Group |
MHOR | Manual Handling Operations Regulations |
MHSW | Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations |
MoT | Ministry of Transport (still used for vehicle tests) |
NAWR | Control of Noise at Work Regulations |
NEBOSH | National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health |
OHSAS | Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series |
OSH | Occupational safety and health |
PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
PUWER | Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations |
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