Preparing for a HSE interview requires a strong understanding of commonly used HSE abbreviations, because most interviewers test your basic safety knowledge through these short forms. Whether you are applying as a Safety Officer, Fire Watcher, HSE Supervisor, or working in the Oil & Gas industry, knowing these abbreviations is essential for passing interviews and performing effectively on site.
In this article, you will find the complete A – Z list of 650+ HSE Abbreviations, all explained in a clear and simple format. This guide covers PTW, Fire Safety, Rigging, Industrial Hygiene, Confined Space, Emergency Response, and other important safety categories. By learning these abbreviations, you will boost your interview confidence and improve your understanding of daily safety operations. This is the most updated and comprehensive abbreviation list, perfect for students, freshers, and experienced safety professionals.
Table of Contents
All HSE Abbreviations
📌 HSE Core Terms
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
1
HSE
Health, Safety & Environment
2
EHS
Environment, Health & Safety
3
OHS
Occupational Health & Safety
4
OHSMS
Occupational Health & Safety Management System
5
SMS
Safety Management System
6
HIRA
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
7
JSA
Job Safety Analysis
8
JHA
Job Hazard Analysis
9
ERP
Emergency Response Plan
10
ERT
Emergency Response Team
11
EAP
Emergency Action Plan
12
HAZID
Hazard Identification
13
HAZOP
Hazard & Operability Study
14
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
15
LOTO
Lockout Tagout
16
PTW
Permit to Work
17
NPTW
Non-Permit to Work
18
RCA
Root Cause Analysis
19
BBS
Behavior Based Safety
20
TBT
Tool Box Talk
📌 Work Permit System (PTW)
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
21
CP
Cold Permit
22
HP
Hot Permit
23
EP
Entry Permit
24
CSE
Confined Space Entry
25
WAH
Working at Height Permit
26
GP
General Permit
27
GPST
Gas Testing Safe To Work
28
AGT
Authorized Gas Tester
29
PRV
Pressure Relief Valve
30
RA
Risk Assessment
31
TRA
Task Risk Assessment
32
CSA
Confined Space Assessment
33
SWP
Safe Work Procedure
34
PTWCS
Permit to Work Control System
35
IVB
Isolation & Verification Before Work
36
EIC
Electrical Isolation Certificate
37
MOC
Management of Change
38
SOR
Site Observation Report
39
NCR
Non-Compliance Report
40
CAR
Corrective Action Report
📌 Fire Safety & Hot Work
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
41
FW
Fire Watcher
42
FE
Fire Extinguisher
43
FACP
Fire Alarm Control Panel
44
FDAS
Fire Detection & Alarm System
45
FH
Fire Hose
46
FHR
Fire Hose Reel
47
FSI
Fire Safety Inspector
48
PASS
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
49
LFL
Lower Flammable Limit
50
UFL
Upper Flammable Limit
51
LEL
Lower Explosive Limit
52
UEL
Upper Explosive Limit
53
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
54
BA
Breathing Apparatus
55
ESD
Emergency Shutdown
56
CO₂
Carbon Dioxide
57
ABC
Dry Chemical Powder Type
58
DCP
Dry Chemical Powder
59
NOVEC
Clean Agent Fire Gas
60
FSS
Fire Suppression System
📌 Gas Testing / Confined Space
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
61
O₂
Oxygen
62
O₂%
Oxygen Percentage
63
TOX
Toxic Gas
64
VOC
Volatile Organic Compounds
65
H₂S
Hydrogen Sulfide
66
SO₂
Sulfur Dioxide
67
CO
Carbon Monoxide
68
EX
Explosion Percentage
69
IDLH
Immediately Dangerous to Life & Health
70
CS
Confined Space
71
CSE
Confined Space Entry
72
CSM
Confined Space Monitor
73
MWB
Man Way Board
74
BA Man
Breathing Apparatus Standby Man
75
RAs
Rescue Arrangements
76
STEL
Short-Term Exposure Limit
77
TWA
Time Weighted Average
78
PEL
Permissible Exposure Limit
79
TLV
Threshold Limit Value
80
REL
Recommended Exposure Limit
📌 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
81
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
82
FF
Face Shield
83
FRC
Fire Resistant Clothing
84
SCBA
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
85
APR
Air Purifying Respirator
86
FR
Flame Resistant
87
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
88
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
89
IS
Industrial Safety Standards
90
PPEM
PPE Matrix
91
RPE
Respiratory Protective Equipment
92
SPC
Safety Protective Clothing
93
HVV
High Visibility Vest
94
FRV
Flame Resistant Vest
95
SRL
Self Retracting Lifeline
96
FP
Fall Protection
97
PFAS
Personal Fall Arrest System
98
DBI
Double Body Harness
99
SBH
Safety Body Harness
100
LNYL
Lanyard
📌 Tools & Equipment
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
101
GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
102
ELCB
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
103
RCD
Residual Current Device
104
SMAW
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
105
GTAW
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
106
GMAW
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
107
FCAW
Flux Cored Arc Welding
108
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute
109
SWL
Safe Working Load
110
WLL
Working Load Limit
111
MEWP
Mobile Elevated Work Platform
112
SC
Scaffolding
113
POD
Permit Operating Deck
114
RDS
Rigid Deck Scaffolding
115
CBD
Controlled Bolting Device
116
VHF
Very High Frequency
117
UHF
Ultra High Frequency
118
PPE Kit
Safety Kit
119
HLP
Hand Lift Pump
120
CBL
Cable Line
📌 Fire Systems & Emergency Equipment
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
121
FACP
Fire Alarm Control Panel
122
FA
Fire Alarm
123
FDAS
Fire Detection & Alarm System
124
FDS
Fire Detection System
125
FM200
Fire Suppression Clean Agent
126
NOVEC1230
Fire Suppression Clean Agent
127
DCP
Dry Chemical Powder
128
CO₂ Sys
Carbon Dioxide Flooding System
129
FHC
Fire Hose Cabinet
130
FHR
Fire Hose Reel
131
FH
Fire Hydrant
132
SPR
Sprinkler System
133
VESDA
Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus
134
Fire Pump
Fire Water Pump System
135
Jockey Pump
Pressure Maintenance Pump
136
DPV
Deluge Protection Valve
137
FSS
Fire Suppression System
138
ESD
Emergency Shutdown System
139
ESDV
Emergency Shutdown Valve
140
FDS
Fire Detection Sensor
📌 Safety Documentation & Audit Systems
Sr#
Abbreviation
Full Form
141
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
142
WI
Work Instruction
143
SJP
Safe Job Procedure
144
SMP
Safety Management Plan
145
SMPD
Safety Management & Performance Document
146
KPI
Key Performance Indicator
147
KSA
Knowledge, Skills & Ability
148
NCR
Non-Conformance Report
149
CAR
Corrective Action Request
150
PAR
Preventive Action Request
151
SAR
Safety Audit Report
152
DAR
Daily Activity Report
153
MOR
Monthly Observation Report
154
SOR
Safety Observation Report
155
SOT
Safety Observation Tour
156
PSSR
Pre-Startup Safety Review
157
PSM
Process Safety Management
158
SWMS
Safe Work Method Statement
159
LMS
Learning Management System
160
BERA
Baseline Environmental Risk Assessment
📌 Oil & Gas (Saudi Aramco / Sabic/ Process Industries)