Welcome to the September edition of ask Seguro Please find below the five questions we thought were worth sharing from this months queries that have come into our office here at Seguro. Should i apply for CHAS or Safe Contractor? Which accreditation is very much a business decision
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CHAS and Constructionline Enquiries Over the last few months we have had a large influx of clients that have been asked for an SSIP accreditation as well as Constructionline. There are a number of ways you can achieve this: Constructionline You can start your Constructionline Application as normal but
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As of 2nd October 2019 CHAS have increased their assessment fees for all levels. Please find below the new fees for new applications as well as renewals: Pricing Basic CHAS + VAT Premium + VAT Premium Plus +VAT Sole Trader/Owner Operator (1 Employee) £223 £311 £355 2-4
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What are Toolbox Talks? Toolbox Talks are a good way for employers and supervisors to ensure employees are all given key information and business processes in the simple structure. They are quick 15 minute sessions which can ensure your employees are up to date with important information
Read more →The Common Assessment Standard has been introduced to reduce even further the need to complete numerous Pre-Qualification questionnaires. The CAS is an approved standard recognised by any member of Build UK. During October the new questions relating to the Common Assessment Standard will be available for completion
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What is a Risk Assessment & Method Statement? A Risk Assessment & Method Statement is used to describe in a logical sequence exactly how work is to be carried out using safe practices and without risks to health. It should include all the risks previously identified in the risk
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Construction Site Safety Documents Setting up a construction site and making sure that you have all the necessary documentation and details can be a laborious and time consuming task. Specialising in Construction and having experience on site we have been providing information to our clients for a
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What are Toolbox talks and why do I have to do them? The definition of a Toolbox Talk – An informal meeting that focuses on Health & Safety topics related to a specific job that is on site, such as workplace hazards and safe work practices. These meetings are normally
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5 Top tips for working at height Working in the construction industry can make it difficult to avoid working at heights on a daily basis. Although it may not be possible to avoid the risk you can ensure that you manage it by being aware of how
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Health & Safety when you have 5 employees or more As soon as you have 5 employees or more you have a legal requirement to ensure you have full Health & Safety in place. Your obligations are outlined in the Safety at Work Regulations 1974. How this changes from
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