Glossary of H&S Terms

(Ordered alphabetically)

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U to Z

CHIP - Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations
COP - Code of Practice
COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

DSE - Display Screen Equipment

GM - Genetic Modification
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
GMP - Good Microbiological Practice
GOSH - Good Occupational Safety and Hygiene

H&S - Health and Safety
HSWA - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
HSC - Health and Safety Commission
HSE - Health and Safety Executive

OH - Occupational Health

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
PUWER - Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations

RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury (Now known as WRULD)
RIDDOR - Reporting of Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
RA - Risk Assessment
RoSPA - Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

SOP - Safe (or Standard) Operating Procedure

WEL - Workplace Exposure Limit
WRULD - Work Related Upper Limb Disorder