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Here you will find a glossary of abbreviated office related health and safety terms and their meanings.
BICSc - The British Institute of Cleaning Science
BIFM - British Institute of Facilities Management.
BSC - British Safety Council.
CCTV - Closed Circuit Television.
CDM - The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
COSHH - The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
CTS - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
DDA - The Disability Discrimination Act.
DSE - Display Screen Equipment.
FM - Facilities Management.
HSE - The Health & Safety Executive.
HASWA - The Health & Safety at Work Act.
IIRSM - International Institute Risk And Safety Management.
MSD - Musculoskeletal Disorder.
MSDS - Material Data Safety Sheet.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USA).
OSPRA - Offices Shops & Railway Premises Act.
PAT - Portable Appliance Test.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
PUWER - Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Disease & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury.
SBS - Sick Building Syndrome.
VDU - Visual Display Unit.
WRULD - Work Related Upper Limb Disorder.

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