Abbreviations And Definitions Flashcards
(11 cards)
DEHP
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Queensland government agency responsible for environmental regulations, which may restrict material storage or construction activities to protect natural resources
EOQ
Economic Order Quantity
A Formula used to determine the optimal order size for materials, minimising the total cost of ordering and holding inventory
Q* = SQRT(2SD/H)
ITP
Inspection and Test Plan
A document outlining procedures to ensure construction work complies with design specifications and statutory requirements, used in quality control
JSEA
Job Safety and Environment Analysis
A process to identify task-specific hazards, assess risks, and document controls to ensure worker safety and environmental protection
MUTCD
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Queensland’s guideline (Part 3) for traffic management plans, critical for material delivery and site access in construction projects
NCR
Non-Conformance Report
A document recording deviations from specified requirements in construction processes, used to track and address quality or safety issues
OHS
Occupational Health and Safety
The predecessor term for WHS, referring to workplace safety practices, harmonised nationally under the WHS Act 2011
PCBU
Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking
An individual or entity (e.g. contractor, company) responsible for ensuring WHS compliance under the WHS Act 2011
QSE
Quality, Safety, and Environment
A framework integrating quality control, workplace safety, and environmental management in construction projects, often part of management plans
SWMS
Safe Work Method Statement
A document detailing how high-risk construction tasks will be performed safely, required from subcontractors before work begins
WHS
Work Health and Safety
A legislative framework (WHS Act 2011 in Queensland) to ensure the health and safety of workers and the public during construction activities
