Common Abbreviations

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

Past Exam Paper INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY
UNIT ICC1: MANAGING AND CONTROLLING HAZARDS IN INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Download available from http://www.nebosh.org.uk/shop