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 |
