Guide to CHAS / Safe Contractor

CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) / Safe Contractor.

CHAS and Safe Contractor is a pre-qualification scheme that allows local authorities and other organisations to determine that you have the minimum standard required under the Scheme.

What are the benefits of belonging to CHAS and Safe Contractor?

CHAS and Safe Contractor are a highly recognised standard that will save you time with pre-qualifications for other organisations. Below are just some of the reasons why being CHAS and Safe Contractor registered could help your business.

• Compliance – CHAS and Safe Contractor shows you are compliant with health and safety laws.
   
• More opportunities – More organisations will work with you.
   
• Commercial benefits – CHAS and Safe Contractor opens the door for bigger and better contracts.
   
• Time and resources – CHAS and Safe Contractor will help improve your business' productivity.
   
• Health & Safety Standards – Improve company health & safety practice.
   
• Communication – A standardised process helps improve communication.

The process of assessing a company's health and safety competence can sometimes be a lengthy and time consuming process. Suppliers can sometimes meet one buyer’s Health and Safety standards but not another.

Becoming CHAS and Safe Contractor registered reduces complications as it is a recognised standard and organisations looking for a contractor they know will meet their expectations.

SSIP / CHAS – Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme / Safe Contractor

• Do you need to make a CHAS and Safe Contractor application to get a tender list?
   
• Do you need help with your CHAS and Safe Contractor application and CHAS and Safe Contractor registration?
   
• Are you unsure about how to gain CHAS and Safe Contractor accreditation, CHAS and Safe Contractor Compliance / become CHAS registered?
   
• Are you worried about the high failure rates for those making CHAS and Safe Contractor applications?
   
• Are you unsure if you have the necessary documentation required by CHAS and Safe Contractor for assessment?
   
• Do you want to tender for contracts with a main contractor / your local council who require you to be CHAS and Safe Contractor compliant / CHAS and Safe Contractor accredited?
   
• Have you already failed your CHAS and Safe Contractor assessment?
   
• Are you confused by the difference between CHAS registration, CHAS and Safe Contractor compliance and CHAS and Safe Contractor accreditation?
   
• Do you want professional assistance with your CHAS application?

If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, then call Green Light Health & Safety Consultancy. We offer a complete CHAS and Safe Contractor assessment and CHAS and Safe Contractor application service for Companies and Organisations looking to register with CHAS or submit a CHAS application with a view to becoming CHAS and Safe Contractor compliant / CHAS and Safe Contractor accredited.

Remote Service

For companies not in the local area, Green Light Health & Safety Consultancy are able to offer a remote service whereby we will work remotely with you to ensure you are fully prepared and have everything you need to register with CHAS. Working remotely will reduce costs.