The term "health and safety executive" may be used interchangeably with several synonyms depending on the context and location. Some of the synonyms that can be used include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). Domestically within the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the principal governing body responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees and the public, and it operates as the equivalent of OSHA in the United States. Additionally, other international organizations may be used as synonyms depending on the industry such as the International Labour Organization (ILO).