Health & Safety Acronyms and Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Term	Definition	Further Information	Synonyms
AA	Advisory Committee	A group providing guidance or advice on specific issues.
AAIAC	Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee	A committee advising on matters related to adventure activities.	AAIAC	N/A
AALA	Adventure Activities Licensing Authority	The authority responsible for licensing adventure activities.	Adventure activities licensing – HSE	N/A
AALS	Adventure Activities Licensing Committee	A committee overseeing the licensing of adventure activities.		NA
ABC	Airways Breathing Circulation	A medical acronym for the primary components to check in a patient: their airways, breathing, and circulation.	ABC of CPR/BLS	N/A
ABCA	Military standards body for US, UK, Canada, and Australia	A group setting military standards for the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.	ABCANZ Armies	N/A
ABCB	Association of British Certification Bodies	An organization representing certification bodies in Britain.	ABCB – The Association of British Certification Bodies	N/A
ABCL	Automatic barrier crossing, locally monitored	A type of automatic barrier at crossings, monitored locally.		N/A
ABM	Activity-based management	A management approach focusing on activities to improve business processes.		Activity-Based Cost Management (ABCM)
ABNT	Associacao Brasileira de Normas Tecnicas (Brazil)	The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards.	Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas	N/A
AC	Advisory Committee	A group providing guidance or advice on specific issues.		Advisory Board, Advisory Panel
AC	Asbestos Cement	A type of building material made from asbestos and cement.	Wikipedia	Fibro, Fibrolite
AC	Alternating Current	An electric current that periodically reverses direction, in contrast to direct current (DC) which flows only in one direction.	European Commission	N/A
ACA	Association of Consultant Architects	A professional organization for consultant architects.	Association of Consultant Architects	N/A
ACAI	Alkali and Clean Air Inspectorate	An agency inspecting alkali and air quality, now part of the Environment Agency.	National Archives	HMACAI, British Alkali and Clean Air Inspectorate
ACAS	Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service	A UK service helping resolve workplace disputes.	ACAS
ACB	Air Circuit Breaker	A type of circuit breaker that uses air as the dielectric. Air circuit breakers are typically used when fault currents are high.
ACDP	Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens	A committee advising on dangerous pathogens.	ACDP
ACDS	Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances	A committee advising on dangerous substances.	National Archives
ACE	Association for Consultancy and Engineering	A professional body for consultants and engineers.	ACE
ACES	Amusement Catering Equipment Society	An association for those involved with amusement catering equipment.	A.C.E.S.
ACGM	Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification	A committee advising on genetic modification matters.	Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification	SACGM
ACL	Approved Carriage List	A list of substances approved for carriage.	The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 1994
ACM	Asbestos Containing Material	Any material that contains asbestos and is hazardous.
ACoP	Approved Code of Practice	Practical advice on how to comply with health and safety law, having special legal status.	Health and Safety Executive
ACP	Advisory Committee on Pesticides	A committee advising on pesticide use and safety.	ACP
ACRE	Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment	A committee advising on environmental releases.	ACRE
ACTS	Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances	A committee advising on toxic substances.	Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC)	HSAC
AD	Area Director now Operations Manager	A regional director, now known as an operations manager.
ADI	Acceptable Daily Intake	The maximum amount of a substance considered safe to consume daily.
ADN	European provisions concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways	Regulations for transporting dangerous goods by inland waterways in Europe.
ADR	Accord Dangereux Routier	The European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road.
ADS	Approved Dosimetry Service	A service approved to measure radiation doses.
AEAT	AEA Technology PLC	A UK-based technology company.
AED	Automated External Defibrillator	A portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm.
AENOR	Asociacion Espanola de Normalizacion y Certificacion	The Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification.
AEP	Authorized Electrical Person	A person who has been formally recognized by an employer as being competent to perform electrical work.
AFAIRP	As Far As Is Reasonably Practicable	A principle ensuring measures are taken to minimize risk as far as reasonable.
AFARP	As far as reasonably practical	A term used in safety regulations to indicate that an employer must reduce risks to the lowest level that is reasonably practical.
AFCD	Automatic Flue Closing Device	A device that automatically closes a flue.
AFFF	Aqueous Film Forming Foam	A type of fire extinguisher foam used for oil, petrol and other similar fires.
AFNOR	Association Francaise de Normalisation	The French Standardization Association.
AFP	Alpha-fetoprotein	A protein produced by the liver of a developing fetus.
AGR	Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor	A type of nuclear reactor.
AGT	Authorized Gas Tester	A person who is authorized and competent to test for the presence of gases in a specific area.
AHB	Automatic Half Barrier	A type of barrier at level crossings.
AHERA	Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act	A US act addressing asbestos hazards in schools.
AI	Active Ingredient	The ingredient in a product that is biologically active.
AIA	Asbestos International Association	An international association related to asbestos.
AIAC	Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee	A committee advising on agricultural industry matters.
AIB	Asbestos Insulation Board	A board used for insulation that contains asbestos.
AIC	Active Instability Control	A system used to control instability.
AIDII	Associazione Italiana Degli Igienisti Industriali	The Italian Association of Industrial Hygienists.
AIDS	Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome	A disease caused by the HIV virus, weakening the immune system.
AIFTA	Anglo-Irish Free Trade Agreement	An agreement for free trade between the UK and Ireland.
AIOSH	Associate of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health	A membership level within the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
AIRMIC	Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce	A UK association for insurance and risk management professionals.
AIST	Agency of Industrial Science and Technology	A Japanese government agency for industrial science and technology.
AIT	Auto(Genous) Ignition Temperature	The lowest temperature at which a substance will spontaneously ignite.
ALARA	As Low As Reasonably Achievable	A safety principle that aims to minimize the potential exposure to hazards.
ALARP	As Low As Reasonably Practicable	A safety principle that requires that the risks associated with a hazard be reduced to the lowest level that is reasonably practicable.
ALG	Association of London Government	An association representing London borough councils.
ALI	Annual Limit of Intake	The maximum amount of a substance that can be safely consumed annually.
ALIBI	Assessment of LPG Installations for Bleve Incidents	A process for evaluating the safety of LPG installations.
ALPI	Asbestos Licensing Principal Inspector	The principal inspector overseeing asbestos licensing.
ALU	Asbestos Licensing Unit	A unit responsible for licensing asbestos-related activities.
AM	Administration Manager	A manager responsible for administrative functions.
AMAG	Agricultural Machinery Advisory Group	A group advising on agricultural machinery issues.
AMFO	Arbetsmiljofonden (Sweden)	The Swedish Work Environment Fund.
AMPS	Association of Management and Professional Staff	A UK association for management and professional staff.
ANC	Association of Noise Consultants	A professional body for noise consultants.
ANEC	Association Normalisation Européenne pour les Consommateurs	The European Association for the Coordination of Consumer Representation in Standardization.
ANFO	Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil	A mixture used as an explosive.
ANHMRC	Australian National Health and Medical Research Council	Australia’s main health and medical research organization.
ANPAT	Association Nationale pour la Prévention des Accidents du Travail (Brussels)	A Belgian association for accident prevention.
ANPR	Automatic Number Plate Recognition	A technology for reading vehicle number plates.
ANSI	American National Standards Institute	A US organization that oversees standards and conformity assessment.
ANSI	American National Standard Institute	A private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards in the United States.
AO	Area Office now Regional Office	A regional office of an organization.
AOCL	Automatic Open Crossing, Locally Monitored	A type of automatic level crossing monitored locally.
AOCR	Automatic Open Crossing, Remotely Monitored	A type of automatic level crossing monitored remotely.
AOCTs	Associated Overseas Countries and Territories	Countries and territories associated with a larger political entity.
AOPD	Active Opto-Electronic Protection Device	A device using light to detect and respond to safety hazards.
APAU	Accident Prevention Advisory Unit now Operations Unit	A unit advising on accident prevention, now part of the operations unit.
APB	Auditing Practices Board	A body setting standards for auditing practices.
APBL	Automatic Power Boom Lowering (System)	A system that automatically lowers a boom for safety.
APE	Aerosol Photoemission	Emission of light or particles from aerosols.
APE	Association of Planning Engineers	A professional organization for planning engineers.
APELL	Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level	A program to prepare for and respond to local emergencies.
APF	Assigned Protection Factor	The workplace level of respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is expected to provide to employees.
API	American Petroleum Institute	A trade association for the oil and natural gas industry.
APOSC	Assessment Principles for Offshore Safety Cases	Guidelines for assessing safety cases in offshore environments.
APR	Air Purifying Respirator	A type of personal protective equipment that protects the wearer from inhaling harmful dusts, fumes, vapors, or gases.
APW	Air Pressurized Water	A type of fire extinguisher that uses water and compressed air as an extinguishing agent.
ASR	Air Supplying Respirator	A respirator that provides breathable air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere.
ASSE	American Society of Safety Engineers	A global association of safety professionals committed to protecting people, property and the environment.
BA	Breathing apparatus	A device worn to provide breathable air in environments that are otherwise hazardous.
BA	Biological agent	Any microorganism or biological substance that can cause harm to humans or the environment.
BACS	Bankers automated clearing services	A system for transferring funds between bank accounts electronically in the UK.
BACTA	British Amusement Catering Trades Association	An association representing the amusement and leisure industry in the UK.
BAFO	Best and final offer	The final bid submitted in a tendering process.
BALPPA	British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions	A trade association for operators of leisure parks, piers, and attractions in the UK.
BAM	Bundesanstalt fur Materialprufung	Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Germany).
BAPE	Benign asbestos pleural effusion	A non-cancerous buildup of fluid in the pleura due to asbestos exposure.
BASEEFA	British Approvals Service for Electrical Equipment in Flammable Atmospheres	An organization that certified electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (until July 2003).
BAT	Best available techniques	The most effective and advanced methods to prevent or reduce environmental impact.
BAT	Biological Tolerance Value	The maximum concentration of a substance to which workers can be exposed without adverse effects.
BATNEEC	Best available techniques not entailing excessive cost	The best methods to reduce pollution without excessive costs.
BAU	Bundesanstalt fur Arbeitsschutz und Unfallforschung	Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Germany).
BBS	Behavioural Based Safety	A process that creates a safety partnership between management and employees that continually focuses people’s attentions and actions on theirs, and others, daily safety behavior.
BCA	Building Control Authority	An authority that oversees the compliance of building works with regulations.
BCC	Biocides Consultative Committee	A committee that advises on the regulation of biocides.
BCC	British Ceramic Confederation	A trade association representing the UK ceramic manufacturing industry.
BCECA	British Chemical Engineering Contractors Association	An association representing contractors in the UK chemical engineering sector.
BCF	Bromochlorodifluoromethane	A chemical compound once used in fire extinguishers and refrigeration.
BCMC	British Cable Makers Confederation	A trade association for the UK cable manufacturing industry.
BCME	Bis chloromethyl ether	A highly toxic chemical used in chemical synthesis.
BCRU	British Committee on Radiological Units	A committee that standardizes radiological measurements and units in the UK.
BEBOH	British Examining Board in Occupational Hygiene	An organization that certifies professionals in occupational hygiene.
BEI	Biological exposure indices	Guidelines for the maximum levels of substances in a person’s body for workplace safety.
BEL	Biological exposure limits	Legal limits on the amount of a substance workers can be exposed to in the workplace.
BEM	Business excellence model	A framework for assessing and improving business performance.
BERSA	British Elastic Rope Sports Association	An association representing the interests of elastic rope sports, like bungee jumping.
BEU	Business efficiency unit	A unit focused on improving business efficiency.
BEUC	European Consumers’ Bureau	An organization representing consumer interests in Europe.
BEWA	British Effluent And Water Association	An association focused on the management of water and wastewater in the UK.
BFI	Benefit Fraud Inspectorate	A government body that investigates and reduces benefit fraud in the UK.
BG	British Gas	A major energy supplier in the UK.
BGH	Bundesgerichtshof	The Federal Court of Justice in Germany.
BGS	British Geological Survey	The UK’s national organization for geological research and surveying.
BHSS	British Health and Safety Society	An organization promoting health and safety in the workplace in the UK.
BIAT	British Institute of Architectural Technologists	A professional institute for architectural technologists in the UK.
BIMBO	Buy in management buy out	A situation where external managers buy into a company and acquire it.
BIOH	British Institute of Occupational Hygiene	An institute promoting the study and practice of occupational hygiene in the UK.
BIP	Business improvement programme	A programme aimed at improving business processes and performance.
Bis CME	Bis chloromethyl ether	A highly toxic chemical used in chemical synthesis.
BLEVE	Boiling Liquid Expending Vapour Explosion	An explosion caused by the rupture of a vessel containing a pressurized liquid that has reached temperatures above its boiling point.
BLR	Blue light radiation	Part of the visible light spectrum with high energy, often from screens and lighting.
BMA	Bundesministerium fuer Arbeit und Sozialordnung	Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Germany).
BMHB	British Materials Handling Board	An organization representing the materials handling industry in the UK.
BMTA	British Measurement and Testing Association	A trade association for measurement and testing services in the UK.
BNS	Bureau de Normalisation de la Siderurgie	Steel industry standards bureau in France.
BNTA	Bureau de Normalisation du Tube Acier	Steel tube standards bureau in France.
BOHS	British Occupational Hygiene Society	A professional society for occupational hygienists in the UK.
BOO	Build own operate	A model where a company builds, owns, and operates a facility.
BOP	Balance of plant	All supporting components and auxiliary systems of a power plant.
BP	Blanket Permit	A permit that covers a range of activities, rather than a single specific activity.
BPBIF	British Paper and Board Industry Federation	An association representing the UK paper and board industry.
BPCA	British Pest Control Association	A trade association for the pest control industry in the UK.
BPD	Biocidal Products Directive	EU legislation regulating biocidal products.
BPEO	Best practicable environmental option	The most effective and practical means of protecting the environment.
BPF	British Property Federation	A trade association representing the UK real estate industry.
BPM	Best practicable means	The most effective and practical methods to achieve a particular outcome.
BRAC	Building Regulations Advisory Committee	A committee advising the government on building regulations in the UK.
BRE	Building Research Establishment	An organization providing research, advice, and testing for the built environment.
BREF	Best available techniques reference documents	Documents providing information on the best techniques for reducing environmental impact.
BREL	British Rail Engineering Limited	A company that provided engineering services to the rail industry in the UK.
BRIB	Better Regulation and International Branch	A government unit focused on improving regulatory practices and international cooperation.
BRINDEX	Association of British Independent Oil Corporation Companies	An association representing independent oil companies in the UK.
BROA	British Rig Owners Association	An association representing the owners of drilling rigs in the UK.
BRTF	Better Regulation Task Force	A task force aimed at improving regulatory frameworks.
BRU	Better Regulation Unit	A government unit working on enhancing the regulatory environment.
BSA	Business Software Alliance	A trade group that represents the global software industry.
BSC	Balanced scorecard	A strategic planning and management system used to align business activities with objectives.
BSC	British Safety Council	A global health, safety and environmental charity. They provide education, support, advice, and awards.
BSD	Business Services Division	A division providing various business support services.
BSE	Bovine spongiform encephalopathy	A neurodegenerative disease in cattle, also known as mad cow disease.
BSI	British Standards Institution	The UK’s national standards body, developing and publishing standards.
BSO	Basic safety objective	Fundamental safety goals to protect people and the environment.
BSOR	Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations	Regulations governing the safety and operation of borehole sites.
BSR	Board of Standards Review	A board responsible for reviewing and setting standards (ANSI).
BSS	Basic Safety Standards Directive	EU directive setting out basic standards for radiation protection.
BSTSA	British Surface Treatment Suppliers Association	An association representing suppliers in the surface treatment industry.
BTL	Better team leadership	A concept or program aimed at improving leadership skills within teams.
BTM	Bromotrifluoromethane	A chemical compound used in fire suppression and refrigeration.
BTP	British Transport Police	The police force responsible for policing the railways and transport systems in the UK.
BTS	Bureau Technique Syndical Europ’ en par la Sant’ et la Securit’	A European technical union focusing on health and safety.
BVS	Bergbau Versuchsstrecke	A mining research center in West Germany.
BWF	British Woodworking Federation	An organization representing the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK.
BWR	Boiling water reactor	A type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both coolant and moderator.
CAR	Control of Asbestos Regulations	Regulations covering the management, work, and training related to asbestos materials.
CAZ	Control Access Zone	An area where access is restricted to protect workers or the public from hazards.
CBT	Competency Based Training	A training approach that focuses on what the learner should be able to do in the workplace as a result of training.
CDM	Construction (Design & Management) Regulations	Health and safety regulations for construction work in Great Britain.
CERCLA	Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act	A U.S. law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances.
CEV	Ceiling Exposure Value	The maximum allowable human exposure limit for an airborne substance; not to be exceeded even momentarily.
CHAS	Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme	Health and safety accreditation for construction industry contractors.
CHIP	Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations	A now repealed set of regulations from the United Kingdom. It has been replaced by the European CLP Regulation.
CLP	Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures	Regulations on classifying, labelling, and packaging substances for sale.
CNG	Compressed Natural Gas	Natural gas under pressure which remains clear, odourless, and non-corrosive.
CO2	Carbon Dioxide	A colourless and odourless gas that is vital to life on Earth.
COP	Code of Practice	A set of written rules which explains how people working in a particular profession should behave.
COSHH	Control of Substance Hazardous to Health	A United Kingdom regulation that places duties on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning.
CPP	Construction Phase Plan	A required document for every construction project under CDM regulations.
CPR	Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation	An emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
CS	Confined Space	An enclosed area with limited space and accessibility. An example is the interior of a storage tank, occasionally entered by maintenance workers but not intended for human occupancy.
CSB	Chemical Safety Board	A U.S. federal agency that investigates chemical accidents to protect workers and the public.
CSR	Corporate Social Responsibility	A self-regulating business model that helps companies be socially accountable to themselves, their stakeholders, and the public.
CWP	Cold Work Permit	A document that includes a description of the work to be performed, hazards identified, and precautions to be taken.
dB	decibels	A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale.
dB(A)	Decibel (A-weighted)	A noise measurement that approximates how the human ear perceives sound.
dB(C)	Decibel (C-weighted)	A noise measurement used for peak noise levels.
DC	Direct Current	An electric current flowing in one direction only.
DCP	Dry Chemical Powder	A fire extinguishing medium used for extinguishing flammable liquids, gases and electrical fires.
DGHS	Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances	Items or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment.
DIFR	Disabling Injury Frequency Rate	A safety metric that gives the number of disabling injuries per million hours worked.
DoL	Department of Labour NZ	The public service department of New Zealand charged with improving the performance of the labour market and, through this, strengthening the economy, increasing productivity, and enhancing the security and opportunity for those in the labour market.
DOT	Department of Transportation	A U.S. government agency responsible for regulating all forms of transportation.
DSE	Display Screen Equipment	Devices or equipment that have an alphanumeric or graphic display screen, regardless of the display process involved; it includes both conventional display screens and those used in emerging technologies.
DSEAR	Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations	Law requiring control of risks from fire, explosions, and corrosive substances.
EAV	Exposure Action Value	The level above which action must be taken to control exposure.
EBA	Escape Breathing Apparatus	A device worn to provide breathable air in an emergency situation where the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health.
ECGs	Electrocardiograms	A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
EH&S	Environment, Health, and Safety	Alternative abbreviation for Environment, Health, and Safety.
EHO	Environment Health Officer	A public health professional who is involved in the enforcement of public health laws.
EHS	Environment, Health, and Safety	A discipline and specialty that studies and implements practical aspects of environmental protection and safety at work.
EHSR	Essential Health and Safety Requirements	The basic requirements that a product must meet to ensure it does not compromise the safety and health of persons and, where appropriate, domestic animals or property.
EIWP	Electrical Isolation Work Permit	A permit issued to ensure that electrical equipment is safe to work on.
ELCB	Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker	A safety device used in electrical installations with high earth impedance to prevent shock.
ELSI	end-of-service-life indicator	A system that warns the respirator user of the approach of the end of adequate respiratory protection.
ELV	Exposure Limit Value	The maximum allowable exposure level for certain substances.
EMP	Emergency Management Plan	A document that outlines how an organization will respond to and recover from a major incident or emergency.
EMS	Emergency Management System	A system that provides the management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, in particularly preparedness, response and rehabilitation.
EP	Excavation Permit	A document that outlines the safety measures required for carrying out excavation work.
EPA	Environmental Protection Agency	A U.S. government agency tasked with protecting human health and the environment.
ERP	Emergency Response Plan	A plan that outlines the procedures for managing major emergencies that could result in serious harm to people or damage to property and/or the environment.
ERT	Emergency Response Team	A group of employees designated to respond to an emergency in the workplace.
ESEW	Emergency Showers and Eyewashes	Equipment used in the event of an accident involving chemicals or harmful substances.
EU-OSHA	European Union – Health & Safety at Work Act	An EU agency that provides information on safety and health at work.
FAC	First Aid Case	An incident that requires first aid treatment.
FAI	First Aid Incident	An incident that requires first aid treatment.
FEE	Fire Extinguisher Equipment	Equipment used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations.
FF	Fit Factor	A quantitative estimate of the fit of a particular respirator to a specific individual.
FFE	Fire Fighting Equipment	Equipment designed to assist in extinguishing fires.
FIFR	Fatal Injury Frequency Rate	A calculation used in safety management to indicate the number of fatal injuries per million hours worked.
FPR	Fall Protection Required	A safety measure that indicates that fall protection is required in a certain area.
FPS	Fall protection System	A system designed to protect personnel from the risk of falls when working at height.
FR	Fire Resistant/Retardant	A substance that is used to slow or stop the spread of fire or reduce its intensity.
GFCI	Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter	A device that shuts off an electric power circuit when it detects that current is flowing along an unintended path, such as through water or a person.
GHS	Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals	An international standard for the classification and labelling of chemicals.
GHS	Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals	An internationally agreed-upon system, created by the United Nations, to replace the various classification and labelling standards used in different countries.
GK	Gas Kit	A kit used for detecting the presence of gases.
GM	Gas Monitor	An instrument used to detect the presence of gases in an area.
GWP	Global Warming Potential	A measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere up to a specific time horizon, relative to carbon dioxide.
H&S	Health and Safety	General term for health and safety practices and regulations.
H2S	Hydrogen Sulfide	A colorless, flammable, extremely hazardous gas with a “rotten egg” smell.
HASWA / HSW	Health and Safety at Work etc. Act	The main legislation for health and safety duties in the UK.
HAVS	Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome	A preventable condition caused by vibration exposure, leading to pain and disability.
HAZOP	Hazard and Operability Study	A structured and systematic examination of a planned or existing process or operation in order to identify and evaluate problems that may represent risks to personnel or equipment.
HCL	Hydrochloric Acid	A strong, corrosive acid that is commonly used in many industries.
HCN	Hydrogen Cyanide	A colorless, extremely poisonous and flammable liquid that boils slightly above room temperature.
HEMP	Hazard And Effect Management Process	A process for identifying hazards in the workplace, assessing their risks, controlling these risks, and regularly reviewing these measures.
HEPA	High Efficiency Particulate Air	A type of air filter that can trap 99.97 percent of particles that are 0.3 microns.
HF	Hydrofluoric Acid	A solution of hydrogen fluoride in water that is a dangerous hazard in the workplace.
HFC	Hydrofluorocarbon	A type of compound that is used as a refrigerant.
HMI	Human Machine Interface	A user interface or dashboard that connects a person to a machine, system, or device.
HP	High Pressure	A condition of a gas or liquid at a pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure.
HRA	Hazard Risk Assessment	A process that determines the risk associated with a hazard.
HSE	Health, Safety, and Environment	A term used to describe the responsibilities related to ensuring the health, safety, and environmental protection at workplaces.
HSE	Health and Safety Executive	Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety.
HSE	Health, Safety and Environment	A discipline and specialty that studies and implements practical aspects of environmental protection and safety at work.
HSEQ	Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality	An integrated approach to managing health, safety, environment, and quality.
HSF	Health and Safety File	A document required for most construction projects under CDM regulations.
HSSE	Health, Safety, Security, and Environment	An expanded version of HSE that includes security responsibilities.
HSSEQ	Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality	An extended version of HSSE that also includes quality management.
HSWA	Health and Safety at Work Act	A primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom.
HVAC	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	A system used to provide heating and cooling services to buildings.
IA	Industrial Audiometry	The practice of monitoring and maintaining the hearing of industrial workers.
IBC	Intermediate Bulk Container	A container used for transport and storage of fluids and bulk materials.
IDLH	Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health	A term referring to a condition that poses an immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or would impair an individual’s ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere.
IOSH	Institution of Occupational Safety and Health	Leading membership organization for safety and health professionals.
IP	Ingress Protection	A standard that defines levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies and moisture.
IR	Infrared	A type of light that is invisible to the human eye, but can be felt as heat.
IRATA	Industrial Rope Access Trade Association	An international association for companies who are engaged in industrial rope access.
IS	Intrinsically Safe	A protection technique for safe operation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas by limiting the energy available for ignition.
JSA	Job Safety Analysis	A procedure which helps integrate accepted safety and health principles and practices into a particular task or job operation.
LEL	Lower Explosive Limit	The lowest concentration of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source.
LEV	Local Exhaust Ventilation	Equipment used to control and extract dust and fumes from the workplace.
LFL	Lower Flammable Limit	The lowest concentration of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source.
LITE	Load, Individual, Task, Environment	Key areas to assess in a manual handling assessment.
LOLER	Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations	Regulations for the safe use and inspection of lifting equipment.
LOTO	Lockout Tagout	A safety procedure used in industry and research settings to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work.
LPG	Liquefied Petroleum Gas	A flammable hydrocarbon gas that is used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles.
LTA	Lost Time Accident	An incident that results in a delay or stoppage of work due to an injury.
LTIFR	Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate	A measure for reporting work-related injuries or diseases, calculated by multiplying the number of lost time injuries in a period by 1,000,000 and dividing by the total hours worked in that period.
MAPP	MethylAcetylene-Propadiene Propane	A discontinued fuel gas that was used in HVAC industry.
MCB	Miniature Circuit Breaker	An automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current from an overload or short circuit.
MHSWR	Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations	Regulations reinforcing general health and safety duties and adding additional requirements.
MOC	Management of Change	A best practice used to ensure that safety, health and environmental risks are controlled when a company makes changes in their facilities, documentation, personnel, or operations.
MSDS	Material Safety Data Sheet	A document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product.
MSHA	Mining Safety and Health Administration	A U.S. government agency that regulates the safety and health of miners.
N2	Nitrogen	A colorless, odorless unreactive gas that forms about 78% of the earth’s atmosphere.
NEBOSH	National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health	A UK-based examination board offering qualifications and courses in health, safety, environment and well-being management.
NIOSH	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health	The United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
Nm3	Normal Cubic Meter	A unit of volume used in the measurement of the quantity of a gas, defined as the volume of one mole of a gas under standard conditions (temperature and pressure).
NOx	Nitrogen Oxides	A group of gases that are composed of nitrogen and oxygen. Two of the most toxicologically significant are nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
NRC	Nuclear Regulatory Commission	A U.S. government agency that oversees the nation’s civilian use of nuclear materials.
O&M Manual	Operation & Maintenance Manual	Contains information on the operation and maintenance of a building.
O2	Oxygen	A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the life-supporting component of the air.
OEL	Occupational Exposure Limit	The upper limit of acceptable concentration of a hazardous substance in workplace air for a particular material or class of materials.
OHS	Occupational Health and Safety	A field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.
OHSA	Occupational Health and Safety Act	A federal law that establishes and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women.
OHSAS	Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series	An international standard giving requirements related to health and safety management systems in order to enable an organization to control its risks and improve its performance.
OP	Organophosphates	A group of synthetic chemicals that are used in a wide variety of applications, including as insecticides, herbicides, and nerve gases.
ORP	Oxidation Reduction Potential	A measure of the cleanliness of the water & its ability to break down contaminants.
OSHA	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	An agency of the United States Department of Labor whose mission is to “assure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance”.
OXY	Oxygen	A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the life-supporting component of the air.
P2	Particulate Filter	A type of filter that removes solid particles such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from the air.
PA	Public Address	An electronic system comprising microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and related equipment, used to increase the volume of a human voice, musical instrument, or other acoustic sound source.
PAT	Portable Appliance Testing	Testing electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use.
PCB	Polychlorinated Biphenyls	A group of man-made chemicals that were widely used in the past, particularly in electrical equipment, but which were banned at the end of the 1970s because of environmental concerns.
PCI	Pre-Construction Information	Document required on construction projects under CDM regulations.
PEL	Permissible Exposure Limit	The maximum amount or concentration of a chemical that a worker may be exposed to under OSHA regulations.
PFD	Personal Flotation Device	A piece of equipment designed to assist a wearer to keep afloat in water.
PPE	Personal Protective Equipment	Equipment worn to protect the user from harm (e.g., hard hats, gloves).
ppm	Parts Per Million	A unit of measurement that describes the concentration of a substance in a solution.
PRV	Pressure Relief Valve	A type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system.
PS	Pressure Switch	A switch that closes an electrical contact when a certain set fluid pressure has been reached on its input.
PSI	Pounds per Square Inch	A unit of pressure or of stress based on avoirdupois units.
PTW	Permit To Work	A formal written system used to control certain types of work that are potentially hazardous.
PUWER	Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations	Regulations for the safe use and maintenance of work equipment.
PVC	Polyvinyl Chloride	A type of plastic that is used for many products, including water pipes and vinyl siding.
QA	Quality Assurance	The maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production.
QC	Quality Control	A system of maintaining standards in manufactured products by testing a sample of the output against the specification.
QHSE	Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment	A term describing a framework for quality, health, safety, and environmental management.
QHSSE	Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment	An expanded version of QHSE that includes security responsibilities.
QRA	Quantitative Risk Assessment	A formal and systematic process for estimating the likelihood and consequences of hazardous events.
RAMS	Risk Assessments and Method Statements	Health and safety documents for assessing and managing risks and methods.
RCD	Residual Current Device	Safety device that automatically switches off electricity if there is a fault.
RCS	Respirable Crystalline Silica	Harmful dust created when working on materials containing silica.
REACH	Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals	Regulations requiring companies to manage the risks of substances they manufacture.
RIDDOR	Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations	Legal requirements for reporting specific workplace injuries and dangerous events.
RPE	Respiratory Protective Equipment	Equipment like masks and helmets used to filter or supply clean air.
RRFSO	Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order	Legislation covering fire safety responsibilities, duties, and planning.
SCBA	Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus	A device worn by rescue workers, firefighters, and others to provide breathable air in an immediate dangerous to life or health atmosphere.
SDS	Safety Data Sheet	A document that lists information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products.
SEV	Safety Equipment Vehicle	A vehicle equipped with safety equipment for use at industrial sites.
SFAIRP	So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable	Legal duty to ensure health and safety as far as is reasonably possible.
SHE	Safety, Health, and Environment	An alternative term for Health, Safety, and Environment.
SIS	Safety Instrumented System	A system designed to prevent or reduce hazardous events by taking the process to a safe state when predetermined conditions are violated.
SL	Safety Level	A measure of the risk reduction provided by a safety function, or to specify a target level of risk reduction.
SO2	Sulfur Dioxide	A toxic gas with a burnt match smell, produced by volcanoes and in various industrial processes.
SOP	Standard Operating Procedure	A set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations.
SSIP	Safety Schemes in Procurement	An umbrella body for health and safety assessment schemes.
STEL	Short-Term Exposure Limits	Limits for short-term exposure to hazardous substances, typically over 15 minutes.
STEL	Short-Term Exposure Limit	The acceptable average exposure over a short period of time, usually 15 minutes as long as the time-weighted average is not exceeded.
SWL	Safe Working Load	Maximum load that lifting equipment can safely handle.
TAC	Total Allowable Concentration	The maximum concentration of a chemical to which a person can be exposed.
TBT	Toolbox Talk	Short safety discussions focused on a single topic, often held on the job.
TDS	Total Dissolved Solids	The combined content of all inorganic and organic substances contained in a liquid.
TILE	Task, Individual, Load, Environment	Key areas to assess in a manual handling assessment.
TLV	Threshold Limit Value	The level to which it is believed a worker can be exposed day after day for a working lifetime without adverse effects.
TSCA	Toxic Substances Control Act	A U.S. law that regulates the introduction of new or already existing chemicals.
TWA	Time-Weighted Average	The average exposure to a hazardous substance over a given period, typically a working day.
UEL	Upper Explosive Limit	The maximum concentration of a gas or vapor that will burn in air.
UFL	Upper Flammable Limit	The highest concentration of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
VAWR / Vibration Regs	Control of Vibration at Work Regulations	Regulations to protect workers from vibration-related health risks.	Hand arm vibration – Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (hse.gov.uk)	N/A
VOC	Volatile Organic Compound	A type of gas emitted by certain solids or liquids, many of which have short- and long-term adverse health effects.	What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? \| US EPA	Carbon-based solvents Volatile agents Volatile substances
WAHR / Height Regs	Work at Height Regulations	Regulations for safe planning, equipment use, and supervision of work at height.	The law relating to working at height – HSE	Height Safety Regulations Fall Protection Regulations
WBV	Whole Body Vibration	Shaking or jolting of the body, often from machinery or vehicles.	Whole body vibration (hse.gov.uk)	N/A
WEL	Workplace Exposure Limit	Limits on exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace under COSHH regulations.	Workplace exposure limits – COSHH	N/A
WHMIS	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System	Canada’s national hazard communication standard, providing information on the safe use of hazardous products in workplaces.	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – Canada.ca	N/A
WPS	Worker Protection Standard	A regulation aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.	Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) \| US EPA	N/A
ZS	Zone Sampling	A method of sampling in which a plant or geographic area is divided into sections or zones and samples are taken from each zone.	Clemson University	Sampling Composite Sampling

Ключ Шкода Кодиак

14 October 2024 at 9:20 am

Привет! Сегодня я хотел бы поговорить о важную тему
для владельцев машин группы VAG – фирменные брелоки.

Многие из нас встречались с ситуацией, когда автомобильный ключ внезапно перестает работать или пропадает.

Это может случиться в самый неподходящий момент, оставляя нас
растерянными и расстроенными.
Вот почему я считаю важным отметить важность использования только оригинальных брелоков VAG.

Фирменные брелоки VAG – это далеко не только кусок
пластика с электроникой. Это высокотехнологичное
устройство, созданное исключительно для вашего автомобиля.
Они обеспечивают высочайший уровень защиты и
сочетаемость со всеми системами вашего авто.

Вот несколько причин, почему стоит выбирать исключительно фирменные брелоки VAG:

Надежность: Фирменные брелоки изготовлены
из материалов высшего качества, что гарантирует их долговечность.

Безопасность: В них используются инновационные методы
кодирования, защищающие ваш транспорт от взлома и кражи.

Широкие возможности: Новейшие брелоки оснащены расширенным функционалом, такими как дистанционный
запуск двигателя или управление климат-контролем.

Гарантия: Оригинальные ключи продаются с заводской гарантией, что дает вам
спокойствие и поддержку в случае
поломки.

А сейчас поговорим о том, как купить оригинальные брелоки VAG.
После долгих поисков я обнаружил надежного поставщика –
Ключ Шкода Кодиак.
Они предлагают большой выбор
фирменных ключей для всех моделей автомобилей VAG, включая Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda и SEAT.

Что мне особенно понравилось, так это их профессиональный подход.
Их услуги не ограничиваются продажей – они обеспечивают комплексное обслуживание, включая программирование и синхронизацию брелока с вашим автомобилем.
Это критически необходимо, так как некорректно настроенный брелок может оказаться бесполезным или даже нарушить работу электронные системы вашего
авто.
Кроме того, их цены вполне разумны, особенно если учесть уровень предоставляемых
услуг и подлинность товаров.

У них есть разные способы доставки,
что очень удобно, если вы не имеете возможности посетить их офис лично.

Подводя итог, отмечу, что инвестиция в оригинальный брелок VAG – это вклад в безопасность и надежность вашего транспортного средства.
Не пытайтесь сэкономить на этом критически важном компоненте
– ваша безопасность стоит гораздо больше.

А вы имели опыт с приобретением ключа для своего автомобиля VAG?
Поделитесь своим опытом в обсуждении ниже!

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