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