NSC_Identity_Writing_style-guide - National Safety Council
NSC_Identity_Writing_style-guide - National Safety Council
NSC_Identity_Writing_style-guide - National Safety Council
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<strong>NSC</strong> <strong>Writing</strong> Style Guide<br />
Common abbreviations and acronyms<br />
AED automated external defibrillator IAQ Indoor Air Quality<br />
AFL-CIO American Federation of Labor and Congress of IIHS Insurance Institute for Highway <strong>Safety</strong><br />
Industrial Organizations<br />
AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association MRSA Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus<br />
ANSI American <strong>National</strong> Standards Institute (when MSDS Material <strong>Safety</strong> Data Sheet (plural is MSDSs)<br />
used as ANSI code)<br />
ASSE American Society of <strong>Safety</strong> Engineers MSHA Mine <strong>Safety</strong> and Health Administration<br />
BAC blood alcohol content NHTSA <strong>National</strong> Highway Traffic <strong>Safety</strong> Administration<br />
BLS Bureau of Labor Statistics NIOSH <strong>National</strong> Institute for Occupational <strong>Safety</strong> and Health<br />
CAD computer-aided design NFPA <strong>National</strong> Fire Protection Association<br />
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NRR Noise Reduction Rating<br />
CEU continuing education unit <strong>NSC</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
CIH certified industrial hygienist NTSB <strong>National</strong> Transportation <strong>Safety</strong> Board<br />
CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation OEL occupational exposure limit<br />
CPST child passenger safety technician OSHA Occupational <strong>Safety</strong> and Health Administration<br />
CSA comprehensive safety analysis PEL permissible exposure limit<br />
CSP certified safety professional POSH Principles of Occupational <strong>Safety</strong> and Health<br />
DoD<br />
Department of Defense (note the lowercase “o”<br />
in the abbreviation)<br />
PPE personal protective equipment<br />
DOL Department of Labor PtD Prevention through Design<br />
DOT Department of Transportation ROI return on investment<br />
DWD driving while distracted<br />
SAFETEA- Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation<br />
LU Equity Act: A Legacy for Users<br />
safety data sheets (globally referred to as MSDS,<br />
DWI driving while intoxicated SDS Material <strong>Safety</strong> Data Sheet, but the U.S. proposed<br />
shortening it to SDS in the GHS proposal)<br />
DUI driving under the influence SIC<br />
Standard Industrial Classification (when used as SIC<br />
code)<br />
DWT driving while texting SME Subject Matter Expert<br />
EMS emergency medical service SMS <strong>Safety</strong> Management System<br />
EMT emergency medical technician STS <strong>Safety</strong> Trained Supervisor<br />
EPA Environmental Protection Agency USFA U.S. Fire Administration<br />
FDA Food and Drug Administration VPP Voluntary Protection Programs<br />
FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier <strong>Safety</strong> Administration HCS Hazard Communication Standard<br />
GDL Graduated Driver Licensing I2P2 Injury and Illness Prevention Program<br />
GHSA Governors Highway <strong>Safety</strong> Association JSA Job <strong>Safety</strong> Analysis<br />
GHS<br />
Globally Harmonized System of Classification<br />
and Labeling of Chemicals<br />
JSR Journal of <strong>Safety</strong> Research<br />
hazcom<br />
hazard communication (not hazardous<br />
communication)<br />
WC workers’ compensation<br />
hazmat hazardous materials YPLL years of potential life lost<br />
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