A – Amps |
AC – Alternating current |
ACM – Asbestos containing material |
AED – Automated External Defibrillator |
AS – Australian Standard (and possibly /NZS) |
AS/NZS – Australian and New Zealand Standard |
ASAP – As soon as possible |
ASOP – Auxiliary socket outlet panel |
BCA – Building Code of Australia |
Cat# – Electrical protection rating |
CPR – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
DC – Direct current |
Dead – de-energised |
DIP – Dust-excluding ignition proof |
ELV – Extra low voltage |
EPA – Environmental Protection Authority |
ESD – Ecological Sustainable Development |
EWP – Elevating work platform |
EX – Ratings of Motors and electrical equipment |
HEPA – High-efficiency particulate air, filter |
HPF – High power factor |
HRA – Hazard identification and risk assessment |
HRC – High Rupture Capacity |
HRCW – High risk construction work |
HSR – Health and safety representative |
HV – High voltage |
IP# – Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings |
JSA – Job safety analysis |
kV – Kilovolts |
Live – Energised |
Lux – Lighting lumen per square metre |
LV – Low voltage |
m – Metres |
mA – Milliamps |
mm – Millimetre |
NECA – National Electrical and Communications Association |
O/H – Overhead |
OH&S – Occupational Health and Safety
PAT – Portable Appliance Testers |
PCB – Polychlorinated Biphenyl |
PCBU – Person conducting a business or undertaking |
PPE – Personal protective equipment |
PSOA – Portable socket-outlet assemblies |
RCD – Residual current devices |
RF – Radio Frequency |
RTO – Registered Training Organisation |
SDS – (Material) Safety data sheet |
SOP – Safe operating procedure for plant, machines and other |
SWA – Safe Work Australia |
SWMS – Safe Work Method Statement |
SWP – Safe work procedure |
UPS – Uninterruptible power supply |
V – Volts |
Vac – Volts alternating current |
WHS – Work Health and Safety |