ACOP approved code of practice
AER All England Reports
BEBOH British Examination Board in Occupational Hygiene
BS British Standard
CBI Confederation of British Industry
CDMR Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
CHIP Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations
CHSWR Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
CORGI Council for the Registration of Gas Installers
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
dB(A) decibels measured on the ‘A’ network of a sound pressure level meter
DC direct current
DSE display screen equipment
DSS Department of Social Security
ECJ European Court of Justice
ELCB earth leakage circuit breaker
EMAS Employment Medical Advisory Service
FPWR Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations
GN guidance note (HSE)
HGV heavy goods vehicle
HSC Health and Safety Commission
HSE Health and Safety Executive
HSWA Health and Safety at Work etc Act