What is CHAS?
Being able to demonstrate your health and safety competence can be a lengthy and time consuming process. The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) was established to try and simplify the process for businesses to demonstrate they meet a recognise standard.
More than 400 public and private sector buyer organisations, such as councils, housing associations, NHS trusts, including a growing number of large private companies who employ sub-contractors insist on CHAS status.
What does your business need to obtain CHAS accreditation?
CHAS requires your business to submit the following evidence:
- Health and safety policy statement;
- Organisation for managing health and safety;
- Specific health and safety arrangements you have which meets a required standard acceptable to buyers and others.
How can we help you?
We are able to help you achieve CHAS status. We will:
- Review or write your health and safety policy;
- Review or prepare key health and safety policies and procedures;
(Including risk assessment, fire safety, accident reporting, electrical safety, DSE assessment);
- Assist with the preparation of the CHAS application and prepare a detailed cover letter;
- Provide clear, simple guidance on developing and submitting your full application;
- Develop a training matrix template for you to complete.
- Acting as your competent health and safety professional;
- Undertaking a site audit and prepare a health and safety action plan;
- Source health screening providers;
- Deliver various training courses to improve the competence of your employees.
Contact us for more information.
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