Saturday, January 21, 2012

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


ACMAsbestos containing material
ACoPApproved Code of Practice
CARControl of Asbestos Regulations
CBIConfederation of British Industry
CDMConstruction (Design and Management) Regulations
CECAThe Civil Engineering Contractors Association
CHIPChemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations
CIRAConstruction Industry Research and Information Association
CONIACConstruction Industry Advisory Committee
COSHHControl of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
dB(A)Decibel (A-weighted)
dB(C)Decibel (C-weighted)
DSEDisplay Screen Equipment
DSEARDangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
EAVExposure Action Value
ECEuropean Community
ELVExposure Limit Value
EMASEmployment Medical Advisory Service
EPAEnvironmental Protection Act 1990
EUEuropean Union
HAVHand–Arm Vibration
HSCHealth and Safety Commission
HSEHealth and Safety Executive
HSWHealth and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
ILOInternational Labour Office
IOSHInstitution of Occupational Safety and Health
LEALLower Exposure Action Level
LOLERLifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
MCGThe Major Contractors Group
MHORManual Handling Operations Regulations
MHSWManagement of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
MoTMinistry of Transport (still used for vehicle tests)
NAWRControl of Noise at Work Regulations
NEBOSHNational Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
OHSASOccupational Health and Safety Assessment Series
OSHOccupational safety and health
PPEPersonal Protective Equipment
PUWERProvision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Past Exam Paper INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION


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



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