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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How can i check if someone is SSIP registered? We get a number of calls a day asking questions with regards to SSIP registration. In terms of being able to check if someone has a valid SSIP certificate you can check on the SSIP website. In order to
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SSIP stands for Safety Schemes In Procurement SSIP was set up to act as an umbrella organisation whos main aim is to facilitate recognition between health and safety pre-qualification schemes so that companies can avoid duplication. The aims of SSIP To facilitate, promote and encourage recognition amongst
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CHAS Deem to satisfy process There is an increased number of clients looking to see if they can Deem to Satisfy for CHAS. This process is where you already have a qualification that CHAS recognises and will accept instead of carrying out their own assessment. If you think
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What is SMAS? SMAS is part of the SSIP accreditation scheme known as ‘Safety Schemes In Procurement’ (SSIP). When you begin working for clients they may ask you to become a member of SSIP. This is so they can be assured that your H&S practices are up
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Owner / Operator Business does SSIP affect me? Over the last few months we have been contacted by an increased number of companies where only the owner is an employee. They have been working with clients for a number of years and have now been asked to
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The assessment for CHAS needs to be paid direct to them for an assessor to look through the paperwork you have submitted. On an annual basis these fees increase, a new client fee of approx £50 + vat will also be charged. Please see the new fees
Read more →SSIP Membership Did you know that there are some Health & Safety qualifications you can get as part of the SSIP membership scheme as long as you hold a scheme membership certificate for one of the full Schemes. In laymen terms this means for example if you
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CHAS have recently renamed their current levels. The new levels fall under the criteria below: CHAS Standard (formally CHAS H&S) CHAS premium has been removed as a level all together) CHAS Advanced (formally CHAS premium Plus) CHAS Elite (formally CHAS premier) Your existing qualification will just be renamed in
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Constructionline and Acclaim Acclaim is the constructionline version of a Health & Safety Assessment. Gaining your Acclaim Accreditation would enable you to become a member of ‘Safety Schemes In Procurement’ (SSIP), which is an umbrella organisation for health and safety assessment schemes. Unsure how this works please click
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