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PAK Safety Solutions

Mnemonics - Memory Aids

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What are Mnemonics?
Mnemonics are memory aids. They usually are a simple phrase or series of letters that makes
it easier to remember certain things.
The key to mnemonics is to build a strong association between the mnemonic and for what
they stand. Mnemonics take a little bit of practice, but become easier the more you use them.
When candidates prepare to undertake examinations the use of mnemonics can be a useful
skill to master, this skill is quite useful in the field of health and safety examinations where
candidates do tend to have a lot that they have to remember.
The mnemonics that follow cover a number, but not all of the key areas of NEBOSH
International General Certificate study, and they are no substitute to actually first reading
through and understanding the study material.

MNEMONICS
Causes of Accidents

CENTIPEDE
Contact,
Entanglement,
Nips
Traps,
Impact
Projections,
Ejections,
Discharge &
Environmental.
Causes of Accidents

NECTRE
Noise & Vibration,
Electricity,
Chemical,
Temperature,
Radiation,
Explosion.

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MNEMONICS
Elements of HSG65

POPIMAR
Policy
Organising
Planning & Implementing
Measuring Performance
Audit
Reviewing Performance
Elements of OHSAS 18001
PPICCMC
Policy
Planning And Implementation
Checking And Corrective Action
Management Review
Continual Improvement
External influences on H&S

SLITS
Stakeholders
Legislation
Insurance Companies
Trade Unions
Society
Guards

FIATT
Fixed,
Interlock,
Automatic,
Trip,
Two Handed

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MNEMONICS
Hi erarchy of Control

PIGSRISE (reverse)
Eliminate,
Substitute,
Isolate,
Reduce,
Safe Systems Of Work,
Good Housekeeping,
IITS
PPE
Hi erarchy of Control

ERIC PD
Eliminate
Replace / Reduce
Isolate
Control
PPE
Discipline
Injuries to Pedestri ans

CASE
Collisions
Airborne
Slips, Trips, Falls
Environment
Job Safety Analysis

SREDIM
Select
Record
Examine
Develop
Install
Maintain

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MNEMONICS
Load Ri sk Assessment

HI BUG
Heaviness
Intrinsic Danger
Bulk
Unstable
Grip
Man Handli ng

TILE
Task
Individual
Load
Environment - Or Lite
Management of HSW

POCMAR
Planning
Organisation,
Control,
Monitoring And
Review
Management Systems

POPIMAR
Policy,
Organisation,
Planning,
Implementation,
Monitor,
Audit,
Review

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MNEMONICS
Mechani cal Hazards

FISHDECCS
Friction,
Impact,
Shearing,
High Pressure Injection,
Drawing In,
Entanglement,
Cutting,
Crushing,
Stabbing
Non Mechanical Hazards

NEVER FIBS
Noise,
Electrical,
Vibration,
Ergonomics,
Radiation,
Fire And Explosion,
'I'(High) Temperature And Low,
Biological, Substances
PUWER

Work MUSIC
Work Equipment
Maintenance
Use
Suitability
Information, Instruction And Training
Conformity With Eu Requirements

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MNEMONICS
Reasons to review Safety Policy

PEARRLS
Premises, Change
Enforcements Notices
Arrangements, Change
Regular Reviews
Risk Assessments
Legislation, Change
Structure (Personnel), Change
Safety Culture Indicators

CIA CAT
Compliance
Indicators (Reactive Or Proactive)
Accidents
Complaints, Staff
Absenteeism
Turnover, Staff
Used for the Risk Assessment
process

DIPER
Define What's Being Assessed
Identify Hazards
People Affected
Evaluate Risks
Review & Monitor