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What is a CHAS accreditation?
A CHAS accreditation is one of the most widely recognised assessments in the UK.
It provides independent verification that your business has effective health and safety management systems in place.
What does CHAS mean?
CHAS = Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme
Why is CHAS important?
If you are a sub-contractor, many main contractors, local authorities, and housing contractors now require CHAS certification before approving a supplier.
How can we help?
We can complete the application, gather all required documents and answers to questions, and compile all necessary evidence, allowing you to focus on your job. We are efficient, economical and have a 100% success rate. Quote Request.
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How to Get CHAS Accreditation: Complete Guide (2026)
What is CHAS?
CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) is a UK accreditation that proves your business meets recognised health and safety standards. It is widely used in construction, facilities management, and public-sector procurement.
CHAS accreditation helps you:
Win more tenders
Demonstrate compliance with health and safety law
Reduce contractor onboarding checks
Build credibility with clients
Align with CDM 2015 competency requirements
Quick Answer: How to Get CHAS Accreditation
To get CHAS, you must:
Choose your CHAS level (CHAS Basic, CHAS Advanced, or CHAS Elite).
Register your business on the CHAS portal.
Upload evidence of your health and safety management systems.
Provide policies, training records, insurance, RAMS, and competence documentation.
Wait for CHAS assessors to review your application.
Respond to any improvement requests.
Receive your certificate and listing once approved.
How can we help?
We can complete the application, gather all required documents and answers to questions, and compile all necessary evidence, allowing you to focus on your job. We are efficient, economical and have a 100% success rate. Quote Request.
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Health and safety in construction
In the fast-paced world of construction, safety is of paramount importance. From home extensions to infrastructure projects that shape our country, the welfare of workers and the public is our first consideration.
When it comes to creating a culture of safety, construction companies must have robust processes and systems in place.
Health and safety legislation
Common hazards in the construction industry
Implementing health and safety on construction sites
Safety planning and risk assessment in construction projects
Personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction
Training and education for construction safety
Construction site inspections and audits
Creating a culture of safety on construction sites
Site Manager Compliance Kit
SSIP Accreditation
HSG150 health and safety in construction
Health and safety legislation
Health and safety legislation in the workplace is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974This legislation sets out the duties of employers, employees, and others.
Responsibilities of employers
Assess risks: Identify risks to employees, customers, and others
Create a policy: Have a written health and safety policy if they employ five or more people
Provide training: Ensure staff are adequately trained
Provide welfare: Ensure adequate welfare provisions are available
Provide information: Ensure employees have access to relevant information, instruction, and supervision
Consult employees: Consult employees about risks and preventive measures
Responsibilities of employees
Have a duty of care to themselves and others
Other construction-related health and safety legislation
The construction industry is fraught with hazards that can lead to serious accidents if not properly managed.
There were 51 fatal injuries to workers in 2023/24
47,000 workers sustained non-fatal injuries at work averaged over the three years 2021/22-2023/24
One of the most prevalent risks is falls, which can occur from heights such as scaffolding, ladders, or roofs.
Another common hazard is the risk of being struck by objects. This can happen when tools or materials are improperly secured or when heavy machinery is involved.
Construction site workers are often close to moving equipment, and the potential for accidents increases.
Exposure to hazardous substances, such asasbestos and silica dust, poses a significant risk.
Implementing health and safety on construction sites
Implementing health and safety processes and systems on construction sites is essential. Many clients now insist that contractors hold a minimum health and safety standard. SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) implemented the standard. SSIP is an umbrella organisation formed in 2009 to reduce the duplication of health and safety assessments. CHASand PQSare suppliers of the standard.
Below is a health and safety checklist for a typical site construction setup
Safety planning and risk assessment in construction projects
Planning work operations is a key factor in keeping people safe on-site. The process is to develop a method statement of how the work will be executed and then develop a risk assessment. The risk assessment analyses the risks and looks at ways to mitigate them. The project planner may adjust the method statements if the risk assessment finds that the risk is too high.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defence to keep people safe. PPE can include the following:
Hard hat
His visibility vests and trousers
Ear protection
Eye protection
Lung protection
Hand protection
Skin protection
Foot protection
The site manager must ensure that their workers are provided with the necessary equipment and trained on how to use it effectively. A PPE register is vital to control who had what and when.
Site training
Training and education are fundamental for a safe construction site. On-site training includes:
On-site e-learning to train site workers saves time and cost.
A training register is vital to control who had what and when.
Construction site inspections and audits
Regular inspections and audits of construction sites are critical for ensuring ongoing health and safety compliance.
Inspections help identify potential hazards that may have arisen since the last inspection and ensure that safety measures are effectively implemented.
Inspections can be conducted by internal safety officers or external auditors, providing an objective perspective on the effectiveness of the site’s safety practices.
Creating a culture of safety on construction sites
Creating a safety culture begins with a commitment from leadership to prioritise health and safety measures at all levels of the organisation.
By communicating that health and safety are priorities in the company culture, workers will feel empowered to work safely and promote safety with their workmates.
Site Manager Compliance Kit
Overview
The Site Manager Compliance Kit is an essential tool for every contractor. The Compliance Kit contains all of the information and documentation needed to comply with the requirements of today’s Safety Regulations.
Includes
Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan (CDM 2015), which can be easily amended and edited for specific projects
70 Toolbox Talk Documents
65 Completed Risk Assessments
41 COSHH Assessments
Site inspection Check Sheets – Scaffold, Dumper, Excavator etc
Permits to Work – Confined Space, Excavation, Hot Work, Asbestos, etc
HSG150 Health and Safety in Construction explains the essential tasks for achieving healthy and safe construction sites.
It helps the reader to identify hazards and control risks and explains how to plan, organise, control, monitor and review health and safety throughout the life of a project.
It is aimed at everybody involved in construction work, including clients, designers, contractors and individual workers. Clients, designers and others who specify construction work may also find the book useful.
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Save up to £500 with your SSIP assessment renewal.
Don’t miss the deadline for your SSIP assessment renewal. Ensure your business stays compliant.
The problem
CHAS and other SSIP providers raise their assessment fees annually, increasing costs. An American corporation owns CHAS, and their fees have been raised yearly. They are now very high compared to other SSIP accreditation suppliers.
We have a solution
There are over thirty SSIP accreditation suppliers who all do the same thing, to the same standard. The standard is controlled by SSIP, which was created to develop a fair playing field and reduce costs.
CHAS is the most popular and well-known; however, the suppliers below are also prominent and are much more economical than CHAS.
Our preferred SSIP assessment renewal supplier is PQS; they have the lowest fees and are great to deal with. They have a good customer service team and have created easy-to-use systems to complete the accreditation documentation.
All assessments are completed using the SSIP Core Criteria as the threshold standard and cover the following:
Health & Safety policy
Competent Advice
Training arrangements
Monitoring, audit and review
Workforce involvement
Accident reporting and enforcement action
Subcontracting/consulting
Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
Cooperations with others
Welfare provision
Hazard elimination
The assessment completed will be proportionate and relevant to the type of work you undertake and the size of your business, noting the size of your business will include any labour staff working for you.
About PQS accreditation
The PQS is an accreditation supplier and SSIP member. PQS charge a much lower fee than CHAS, saving you up to £500 depending on your type of accreditation.
There is no difference between CHAS and PQS; they are SSIP members and work according to the same rules and guidance.
If you are worried that your customers are asking for CHAS, it’s OK, as SSIP allow you to obtain a CHAS certificate even when PQS has accredited you through their deem to satisfy process.
If your SSIP accreditation is coming up for renewal, contact us, and we can advise you on the best solution for your business and budget.
Complete the form below, and we will contact you and provide you with some support.
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Do I need to be a CHAS accredited contractor?
If you are self-employed or a small contractor do you need to be a CHAS accredited contractor. You may be asked to get CHAS or other SSIP certificate. Let us explain the situation to you.
Domestic Market
If you work in the domestic market and want to sail close to the wind, the answer is no, as homeowners will not insist that you work safely.
However, you have a duty of care for yourself and others under UK health and safety legislation. Even working in the domestic market, you will be in trouble if you have a terrible accident or cause harm to others.
Construction Market
The answer is yes if you work in the construction market or want to work there. You will need to have a recognised standard of health and safety.
Main contractors and clients such as local authorities insist that everyone who works for them has a standard of health and safety. They insist as it is part of their health and safety systems.
The most well-known standard is CHAS, but there are other providers of the same standard under the SSIP umbrella. SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is a organisation that manages accreditation suppliers, to ensure they work to the same standards.
The size of your business matters
If you are self-employed or a small contractor with less than 5 employees, you need CHAS or similar, SSIP but you will not be required to employ a competent person safety advisor.
You must employ a competent person safety advisor if you employ 5 or more people, including sub-contractors or other self-employed people. The easiest way to do this is to use a remote competent person safety advisor. We offer this service.
What is CHAS
The Core Criteria and the threshold standard of CHAS and all the other SSIP accreditations is as follows:
Health & safety policy
Competent Advice
Training arrangements
Monitoring, audit and review
Workforce involvement
Accident reporting and enforcement action
Subcontracting/consulting
Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
Cooperations with others
Welfare provision
Hazard elimination
Learn more about CHAS
We have a series of articles where you can learn more about CHAS. The list of articles is below:
We are here to support you through the process; we can prepare all the documents, complete the registration forms, and simplify the process. CHAS is expensive, but other providers are very economical. The best thing to do is chat with us and learn more; we can tell you about the costs and the time frame. Our number is 0800 031 5404, or you can complete the form below.
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CHAS assessment criteria
The CHAS assessment criteria are the same as those of all SSIP suppliers. SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is an umbrella organisation formed in 2009 to reduce the duplication of health and safety assessments.
The CHAS assessment standards and requirements are listed below.
Policy
Arrangements
Occupational Health
Behavioural Management
Enforcement Actions
Accident Reporting and Investigation
Fleet Operations / Management Scheme
Competent Advice – Corporate and Construction
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Training and Information
Individual Qualifications and Experience
Monitoring, Audit and Review
Risk Assessment Leading to a Safe System of Work
Workforce Involvement
Co-operation and Co-ordination
Welfare Provision
Subcontractors and Sub-consultants
Contractor
Principal Contractor
Designer
Below is a flavour of the detail required for the first five parts of the CHAS application.
Policy
The Health and Safety Policy should be:
In the correct company name (As listed on the CHAS 2013 Ltd application)
Dated within the last 12 months
Approved by the appropriate company director / responsible person
Lists the persons with health and safety responsibilities and sets out the responsibilities of H&S management throughout the organisation.
We can make the process of the CHAS application easy for you by doing it for you.
Arrangements
The arrangements section of the Health and Safety policy should include but not limited to the following:
Accident reporting, including RIDDOR, first aid and work-related ill health
Training
Information, instruction & supervision
Communication
Risk assessment
Monitoring
Emergency procedures
Asbestos
COVID -19
Occupational Health
The policy or arrangements should include the following:
• Measures to raise awareness of these issues such as posters and toolbox talks
• How the workforce can access help and support if suffering from these issues Health & Safety Assessment Guidance v1.0 (website) 05/07/2023 Uncontrolled document when printed Page 2 of 13 Classification: PUBLIC • How the workforce is trained to handle these issues such as access to accredited mental health first aid training.
Behavioural Management
The supporting evidence must confirm that there are documented arrangements in place for a behavioural management or behavioural safety programme.
Enforcement Actions
Details of any enforcement notices (Prohibition, Improvement or Crown) or prosecutions served on your company in the last five years by the HSE or Local Authorityand the remedial actions taken to prevent a reoccurrence. A prosecution or notice will not debar the business from registration but a failure to declare one could – please note that CHAS will check the HSE public register of convictions.
Accident Reporting and Investigation
Supporting Information:
• Documented arrangements for the recording, reporting, and reporting of accidents (Including RIDDOR reportable accidents).
Records of all RIDDOR-reportable and other incidents for at least the last three years, including remedial actions to prevent a reoccurrence.
Records of any other accidents within the last three years, including the remedial actions to prevent a reoccurrence. The accident statistics for the last three years incorporating the following categories: Health & Safety Assessment Guidance v1.0 (website) 05/07/2023 Uncontrolled document when printed Page 3 of 13 Classification: PUBLIC
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CHAS Support
A CHAS application can be daunting if you are not a health and safety advisor or have had no formal training in health and safety such as NEBOSH or similar.
What Is CHAS?
CHAS stands for (the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) and is underneath the umbrella of SSIP.
The CHAS assessment criteria are the same as those of all SSIP suppliers. SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is an umbrella organisation formed in 2009 to reduce the duplication of health and safety assessments.
Many companies and government bodies require an SSIP accreditation before they allow you to tender.
The CHAS assessment standards and requirements are listed below.
Policy
Arrangements
Occupational Health
Behavioural Management
Enforcement Actions
Accident Reporting and Investigation
Fleet Operations / Management Scheme
Competent Advice – Corporate and Construction
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Training and Information
Individual Qualifications and Experience
Monitoring, Audit and Review
Risk Assessment Leading to a Safe System of Work
Workforce Involvement
Co-operation and Co-ordination
Welfare Provision
Subcontractors and Sub-consultants
Contractor
Principal Contractor
Designer
Our CHAS application process
Step 1. Register for an account with CHAS and choose the membership level you require.
Step 2. Purchase the associated Support Package via our website or by calling us.
Step 3. We will contact you to request specific documentation. The information we require varies depending on the type of CHAS application selected.
Step 4. We review your documents and implement anything missing, then upload all evidence to your CHAS portal and submit for assessment.
Step 5. You will receive your CHAS-compliant certificate and enjoy all the benefits of demonstrating compliance.
WHY select Seguro to support you with your CHAS application
We have over 20 years of industry experience and complete over 500 applications yearly.
As part of our hassle-free and in-depth service, we’ll complete the CHAS registration form on your behalf and prepare supporting documents as and when necessary.
CHAS registration requires you to have a recognised health and safety management standard and covers compliance issues regarding your field of work.
Once we have received the information we require from you, we aim to have your CHAS application submitted for assessment within five business days, although this is often even sooner.
Our fees are the most cost-effective available. We will do the work while you get on with your job, saving you time and money.
We will assign you a dedicated health and safety professional offering CHAS support throughout the process. We can implement policies, arrangements and procedures, assist with assessments like RAMS and provide training to your workforce. When we have completed the application, you will have everything you need to pass the CHAS accreditation.
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Learn more about CHAS
We have a series of articles where you can learn more about CHAS. The list of articles is below:
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Why use Seguro for your CHAS Accreditation?
We supply bespoke documentation to help complete the sections needed for CHAS as well as a dedicated consultant for you to contact at any time through the process.
We help you to submit all the documentation on the CHAS online portal providing you with a step by step guide for your involvement.
We have over 25 years’ experience in the industry and successfully complete over 900 applications every year. Our job is to make your life easier letting you focus on your business.
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CHAS Training Guidance
You will be required to prove that your personnel have been trained and you have the correct training and procedures to show they are performing their jobs responsibly with Health & Safety.
The training requirements often differ depending on which sector you are in and the business size. CHAS has identified some set minimum criteria, and it is a good place to start for all companies.
To comply with the standard, you may be required to train your personnel in the following courses if you have not already done so.
CHAS will accept any training qualification provided it meets the content requirements and an organisation of suitable expertise has independently approved it.
Such organisations include:
Relevant Trade Associations, e.g. BESA, ECA
Safety organisations, e.g. RoSPA, IOSH, IIRSM
Government agencies, e.g. CITB
Regulated training authorities, e.g. City & Guilds
Seguro health and safety training
We offer a vast amount of health and safety elearning courses at a fraction of the cost you’d expect; this health and safety e-learning has the bonus of a minimal loss of productivity because it’s efficient and flexible.
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CHAS Renewal & CHAS Login: Complete Guide for UK Contractors
If you’re a contractor or construction business using CHAS for your SSIP accreditation, you’ll need to keep your certification renewed every year. Many businesses lose work because their CHAS accreditation expires—usually because the renewal process isn’t started early enough or login issues delay the submission.
This guide covers exactly how to:
Let Seguro complete the CHAS renewal for you. For a very small fee we can take the pain away.
Log into the CHAS portal
Start your CHAS renewal application
Upload required evidence
Avoid common renewal failures
Stay compliant and win more work
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There is a quick way to renew your CHAS. We renew over 1,000 CHAS applications per year. We can do it for you. CALL 0800 031 5404 during office hours or complete the form on the link below:
You have to renew your CHAS accreditation every year.
The CHAS accreditation process reviews your company’s ability to perform your activities complying with Health & Safety every year.
Documentation is provided on recent jobs and processes you are working on at the time of application. As these could change within 12 months, CHAS has a process where each application is seen as new and lasts for 12 months.
CHAS assesses your Health & Safety, which is done remotely; you get access to an online portal once you have paid. Once everything is uploaded to the portal, you can submit it for approval.
The CHAS assessor will take up to 10 working days to reply to your submitted documentation with their findings.
Renewal costs
CHAS offers three membership packages with different levels of accreditation:
CHAS Standard
The entry-level package includes a health and safety assessment and SSIP accreditation. CHAS membership fees
CHAS Advanced
The mid-range package includes all the Standard package benefits, plus helps you achieve SSIP and PAS 91 accreditation. CHAS membership fees
CHAS Elite
The highest level of accreditation includes all the benefits of the other packages, plus access to the Common Assessment Standard. CHAS membership fees
How to renew your CHAS accreditation
To renew your CHAS membership, you can:
Let Seguro do it for you or:
Log in to your MyCHAS portal
Review your current health and safety practices
Click Renew
Complete the renewal application
Pay the renewal fee
Submit your renewal application
Await the assessment results
Update your company records
If you can’t log in
Common issues:
Wrong email linked to your CHAS account
Password expired
Account locked due to inactivity
Renewal overdue
Fixes:
Use “Forgot Password”
Check the original registration email
Contact CHAS support if your account is blocked
CHAS Renewal: What It Means
CHAS accreditation lasts for 12 months, after which you must renew to remain certified and visible to buyers.
A CHAS renewal involves:
Updating your insurance documents
Refreshing RAMS, policies, and training records
Uploading evidence of compliance
Completing the online assessment questionnaire
Meeting any new CHAS requirements for that year
When to Start Your CHAS Renewal
CHAS recommends starting 6–8 weeks before your expiry date.
Why early renewal is essential:
Insurance documents may need updating
Training records may be outdated
Missing documentation causes delays
You risk losing tenders if your certificate lapses
Documents You Need for CHAS Renewal
Most contractors will need:
Mandatory
Employers’ Liability Certificate
Public Liability Certificate
Health & Safety Policy
Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)
Training certificates (CSCS, CITB, Asbestos Awareness, etc.)
Depending on your work
PUWER / LOLER evidence
COSHH assessments
SSOW (Safe Systems of Work)
Subcontractor approval process
First aid training
If anything expired since your last CHAS assessment, you must replace it before renewal.
Common CHAS Renewal Mistakes
Most renewals fail because of:
❌ Outdated insurance ❌ Missing RAMS ❌ No training evidence ❌ No subcontractor vetting system ❌ Outdated policies ❌ Not addressing changes in legislation
Fix these early, and your renewal will be smooth.
How to Make CHAS Renewal Easy
Many contractors outsource CHAS renewals because the documentation can be time-consuming. A consultant can help with:
Completing the online assessment
Uploading compliant evidence
Creating missing documents
Fixing non-conformities
Managing the entire renewal on your behalf
If you struggle with CHAS, outsourcing saves time and prevents failed submissions.
Why CHAS Renewal Matters
Renewing CHAS accreditation helps you:
Stay compliant with UK health & safety law
Win more tenders
Stay active on buyer platforms
Build trust with clients
Demonstrate competence and professionalism
If your CHAS expires, many contractors will no longer be eligible to work on certain sites.
Need Help With CHAS Renewal?
If you want fast, stress-free CHAS renewal assistance, I can generate:
✔️ CHAS-ready RAMS ✔️ Updated safety policies ✔️ Subcontractor procedures ✔️ Compliance documents ✔️ Renewal checklists
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