Contractor approval schemes| Article Index |
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| Contractor approvals |
| What is CHAS Registration? |
| What Does CHAS Assess? |
| What Are The Benefits Of Belonging To CHAS? |
| How Do I Become CHAS Registered? |
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What Does CHAS Assess?
The CHAS assessment does not assess health and safety competence for specific types of work but concentrates on fundamental health and safety management and compliance issues as they apply to the work you undertake. The table below shows the main areas that will be assessed as part of your CHAS application, though in all cases documented evidence and examples have to be provided with your completed CHAS Application Form include:
- Health & Safety Arrangements
- Safety Policy Statement
- Work Equipment Procedures
- Health & Safety Training
- Employee Consultation Arrangements
- First Aid Provision
- Fire Emergency Procedures & Fire Risk Assessments
- Display Screen Equipment Assessments
- Manual Handling Assessments
- Electrical Safety & PAT Testing
- Risk Assessments & COSHH Assessments
- Asbestos Awareness Training & Management
- Health Surveillance Arrangements
- Accident Reporting Procedures
- Work Equipment Inspections & Maintenance
- Personal Protective Equipment PPE
- Access to Competent H&S & Construction Advice
- Contractor Management & Competence Assessment
- Workplace Safety Inspections
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Monitoring Audit & Review Procedures
Full details of the CHAS assessment standards can found on the following web page: www.chas.gov.uk/chas/Downloads/AssessmentStandards.doc
