List of Acronyms
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At Saunders, we understand that acronyms can appear frequently during our operations in the electrical, gas, and catering sectors. However, we also appreciate that sometimes they can feel like technical jargon! To try and help, we’ve put together a list of commonly used acronyms which you may find useful:
General Company Acronyms
- HSE: Health and Safety Executive
- SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
- PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
- CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility
- KPI: Key Performance Indicator
- SLA: Service Level Agreement
- ISO: International Organisation for Standardisation
- RAMS: Risk Assessment Method Statement
- RA: Risk Assessment
- MS: Method Statement
- RoSPA: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
- DBS: Disclosure and Barring Service
- PPM: Planned Preventative Maintenance
- CHAS: Construction Health and Safety (Compliance and Risk Management Accreditation)
- COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- O&M’s: Operational and Maintenance Manual
- RIDDOR: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
- RR: Risk Register
- BESA: Building Engineering Services Association
Electrical Industry Acronyms
- A: Ampere (Amp) – a unit of electrical current
- ECA: Electrical Contractors Association
- NICEIC: National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
- DB: Distribution Board
- BS: British Standards
- IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission
- ITEE: Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
- EET: Electrical Equipment Testing
- EICR: Electrical Installation Condition Report
- PAT: Portable Appliance Testing
- RCD: Residual Current Device
- MCB: Miniature Circuit Breaker
- MCCB: Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
- RCBO: Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent
- LED: Light Emitting Diode
- HV: High Voltage
- LV: Low Voltage
- EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility
- IP: Ingress Protection
- PV: Photovoltaic (solar panels)
- EV: Electric Vehicle
- W: Watt – unit of power
- V: Volt
- Z: Impedance (electrical)
- Ze: Earth Loop Impedance External to Installation
- Zs: Earth Fault Loop Impedance
- SSO: Single Socket Outlet
Gas Industry Acronyms
- GSR: Gas Safe Register
- CO: Carbon Monoxide
- LPG: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
- NG: Natural Gas
- PUWER: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- CP42: Commercial Kitchen Gas Safety Certificate
Catering Industry Acronyms
- HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
- COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- FSA: Food Standards Agency
- FIFO: First In, First Out (inventory management)
- UV: Ultraviolet
- FTQ: First Time Quality
- OCM Parts: Original Component Manufacturer parts
- OEM Parts: Original Equipment Manufacturer parts
- TMV: Thermostatic mixing valve; mixes hot and cold water supplies for example for dishwashers
- CTU: Calcium Treatment Unit (water filter)
- PCB: Printed Circuit Board (control unit)
- BL: Blacklight, sometimes found in insect killers
- TR19: a set of industry standards created by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to guide the safe and effective cleaning of kitchen ventilation systems
Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Acronyms
- GHG: Greenhouse Gas
- CO2e: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
- CDP: Carbon Disclosure Project
- CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management Standard
- LED: Light Emitting Diode (energy-efficient lighting)
- EV: Electric Vehicle
- REGO: Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin
Technology and IT Acronyms
- IoT: Internet of Things
- AI: Artificial Intelligence
- IT: Information Technology
- CCTV: Closed-Circuit Television
- UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
This list can serve as a handy reference for Saunders solution’s team, clients, and partners. It helps standardize communication and ensures clarity across operations and documentation.