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Applying for CHAS and Constructionline
If you looking to apply for both CHAS and Constructionline there is a process to follow to make the application a little less daunting:
CHAS
CHAS is an assessment of your Health & Safety documentation, this is assessed remotely through an online portal. This accreditation is also part of the SSIP umbrella group so you are able to use this if you are asked for any otheraccreditation that falls under the group should you need too.
Constructionline
Constructionline is an online assessment of your Business this includes finance, quality, equal opportunities and Health & Safety. You can use your CHAS certificate to satisfy the documentation needed for the Health & Safety Section of Constructionline.
In order to get both accreditations it is recommended that you get your CHAS first and then Constructionline. Both need to have the assessment fee paid upfront and then you are able to access your application to see the documentation needed to complete. If you feel you need some help to get everything needed please get in touch.
Who are Seguro and why do we get confused with CHAS and Constructionline?
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Amanda Lambert
Published on
19 July 2023
CHAS
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Who is Seguro and why do we get confused with CHAS and Constructionline?
We get a number of calls on a daily basis from companies who are looking to speak to CHAS or Constructionline direct. We are a third party consultant that helps with CHAS and Constructionline applications. Our service is to assist companies that may not have the paperwork in place to show their competency with regards to Health & Safety.
Our web listings highlight our service as well as how we can assist you with your application.
Looking for products and services on the internet can be a minefield the best thing to do is to make sure you know who you want to contact and read the information before you click through and contact a company direct:
Always read the link before you click on it.
Check the url in the link to make sure it is the one you expect to contact.
When you click and land on a web page make sure it is the company you are looking for, you will always see a logo and contact details.
If your not sure phone the number instead of sending all your contact details to a company that might not be the one you want.
If you are looking to contact CHAS direct their number is 0208 545 3838 and Constructionline is 0844 892 0313
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CHAS deem to satisfy process
The CHAS Deem to Satisfy process (DtS) scheme allows contractors to apply for CHAS Standard membership without undergoing another health and safety assessment.
All member schemes listed on the SSIP forum adhere to the SSIP Core Criteria, backed by the Health and Safety Executive.
By mutually recognising each other’s schemes, suppliers benefit from only needing to complete one assessment, while buyers enjoy more efficient procurement processes. This approach reduces costs and has saved over £68 million since 2016.
Eligibility
Contractors must have already met the requirements of an assessment through another SSIP member scheme.
Benefits
Contractors can save time and resources by avoiding a full assessment. They can also avoid paying full price for multiple accreditations.
Process
Contractors can:
Check if they have a qualification that CHAS recognises by contacting CHAS or using the e-form.
Submit their assessment, which will be reviewed within 10 working days.
Respond to any requests for additional information within the 2-week deadline.
CHAS deem to satisfy registered members
Two-Way Deem to Satisfy between SSIP Registered Members.
Approval with a Registered Member can only be used to Deem to Satisfy with another Registered Member; it cannot be used to gain a Deem to Satisfy with a Certification Body Member.
Below is the list of registered members you can use for deem to satisfy:
3Core2 Certification Limited Trading As SafeArb SafeArb
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Having trouble with your RE-CHAS?
Each application for CHAS is treated as a new application, this is so that your paperwork can be assessed on a yearly basis to ensure that you comply with the latest Health & Safety Legislation. We often get calls from companies saying that the paperwork they have submitted last year has not been accepted this time around.
If you submit documentation that CHAS do not think is up to the standard they need to pass, they will provide you with a list of actions. This will be sent out to you by your appointed CHAS assessor.
The documentation will go into detail to let you know what you need to provide as additional information, there are a number of actions you can then choose:
Compile the documentation yourself
Purchase the documents needed and complete it independently
Contact a Competent Health & Safety Consultant who can provide you with the information needed as well as advice
We can do your CHAS with you starting at £300 + vat for less than 5 employees.
Having trouble with your RE-CHAS? support
As a Health and Safety Consultant we are happy to look at your documentation and bespoke the responses based on your business please get in touchif you would like our help on 0800 031 5404.
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CHAS or Constructionline how do you decide?
We often get asked which one is best CHAS or Constructionline?
Both are part of the SSIP group which means there are a lot more to choose from these just seem to be the two most popular. Recently there has been a new one added called PQS and if price is a factor this one may be work looking at as they offer the cheapest assessment fee on the market.
CHAS is a remote assessment of your Health & Safety Practices within your business, CHAS assess your competence for carrying out the work you detail you perform. CHAS are looking to make sure everything is in place and your company has the correct level of training and competence within your business.
If you have more than 5 employees CHAS will also be looking to make sure you have all your legal responsibilities covered within your Health & Safety policy and you have the correct level of safety advice available to you.
Constructionline is a remote assessment of your company and will be looking for you to provide information about your company, directors, finances and areas of operation. As well as your Health & safety, equal opportunities and environmental management.
Constructionline is an online portal where you are able to update your information and save progress over a period of time to enable to you get the documentation needed together. You can then submit your information and feedback will be provided.
It might be worth looking into the other SSIP accreditations to see if they are the best fit your company, every business is different and if your clients don’t have a preference find the best one for you.
The different between a small and a large CHAS application
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Amanda Lambert
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18 October 2022
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The different between a small and a large CHAS application
Understand the difference between a small and a large CHAS application and the impact of employee numbers on requirements. We often get companies asking us what is the difference between having 4 employees or 5 when applying for CHAS. CHAS define an employee as someone who you pay through your PAYE system, there are different assessment fees due depending on the number of employees you declare.
In particular to CHAS there is an increased number of documents you need to provide as well as evidence of your safety arrangements including Health & Safety policy.
Once you have 5 employees or more you have legal requirements under the Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1974, you need to have formal arrangements in place for competent Safety advice as well as a full Heath & Safety Management system.
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If you are not sure which bracket you fall under, or if you have enough documentation to satisfy the assessment get in touch and we will be able to provide you with advice.
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What documents are needed for CHAS?
Find out what documents are needed for CHAS? CHAS is an assessment of your Health & Safety documentation, so you will need to provide evidence that this is carried out correctly. Depending on the size of your business depends on the information you need to provide. The details below are for 5 employees or less you will need more for 5+ employees.
Examples of documentation needed will include:
Toolbox Talks attendance sheets
COSHH assessments
Risk Assessment and Method Statement for job specifics
Sub contractor induction documentation
Agreements to show evidence of your safety advisor.
COVID 19 procedures and processes
Evidence of training requirement for your industry this can include:
CSCS cards
Manual Handling
Working at heights
Asbestos awareness
Abrasive Wheel Training
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:
Find out what documents are needed for CHAS arrangements.
• 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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SSIP Accreditation and CHAS
Have you recently been asked for an SSIP accreditation?
SSIP Accreditation and CHAS – SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is an umbrella group which sits above a number of accreditations you can get which assess your companies Health & Safety. There are a number of assessments you can go for and we have highlighted the most popular ones below:
The majority of our clients go for CHASaccreditation as this seems to be the popular one within the industry. CHAS have recently gone online with their submissions so customers can upload their documentation and then pay for the assessments once they are ready to submit.
This makes it easier for customers to see progress and communicate with their assessor.
If you are looking to get CHAS accreditation but are having trouble with the necessary documentation we can help with the preparation of these, we also provide a safety advisor service for companies with less than 5 employees so we can stay with you and help to implement the new documentation.
Impartial advise
Feel free to call us 0800 031 5404, and we can advise you on the best selection for your needs. We have completed thousands of applications and understand the market inside out. We don’t mind which company you select; the assessment process is the same, thanks to SSIP.
Who is Seguro
Seguro Health and Safety Management employs qualified health and safety consultants who complete the application to obtain accreditation from all the assessment companies. Seguro removes the pain of completing all the documentation and ensuring you comply. Feel free to contact us.
Learn more about CHAS
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Acclaim Accreditation
What is a Acclaim Accreditation
Acclaim was created in 2012 and is a member of SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement)
SSIP is an umbrella organisation formed in 2009 to reduce the duplication of health and safety assessments.
Acclaim is the accreditation arm of Constructionline. When you join Constructionline, you will be directed to Acclaim to complete the Health and safety accreditation process to obtain the SSIP certificate.
Do I have to apply for an Acclaim at the same time as I do for a construction line?
Yes. Acclaim has been included within all paid Constructionline memberships and is no longer offered as a standalone product.
ConstructionlineBronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum memberships include Acclaim but also offer a ‘Deem to Satisfy’ certificate for those who hold a valid SSIP with an alternative provider.
What will an Acclaim accreditation cover?
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
How much does an assessment cost?
Fees charged by our members vary and take into account other membership fees. It is essential to recognise that all assessments are equal and all are carried out against the same standard.
If you are not sure feel free to call us for support.
How long will it take to get a certificate?
This varies from scheme to scheme and is dependent on you providing everything needed for the assessment. Typically, schemes will try to complete their initial assessment within ten working days.
Who is Seguro and how can you help me?
Seguro is a health and safety company that specialises in SSIP accreditation. We completed over 500 applications per year. Our success rate is 100%.
We are here to support you through the acclaim accreditation 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 request a quote.
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Looking for CHAS renewal forms?
CHAS adopt the same system for their renewals as they do for new registrations, all registrations are now online and you can register on CHAS website. When you go to the website you will be given the following options at the top of the right hand side of the screen:
Renew
Apply
Login
If you click on renew you will be taken to a log in screen where you are required to add email address and password. There is a forgot password option if you have forgotten the details you used last year. If you don’t have the same email address you will need to call CHAS on 0208 545 3838 and they will help you.
Once you have logged in, you will be able to complete your CHAS renewal application online and once complete you can submit for assessment.
STOP THINK
There is a quick way to get your CHAS renewed. We renew over 1,000 CHAS application per year, we can do it for you CALL 0800 031 5404 during office hours or complete the form on this link telling us you are looking for a CHAS renewal.
CHAS 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
Learn more about CHAS
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