Unlock access to more than 2,500 CHAS clients by becoming a CHAS accredited contractor. All CHAS membership packages help you demonstrate health and safety compliance and keep up with ever-changing risk management requirements.
Become A CHAS Accredited Contractor
Pre-Qualify for Projects with Big Brands across the UK with CHAS
Choose From 3 CHAS Accreditation Packages
Our entry-level membership option, CHAS Standard, includes a health and safety assessment and SSIP accreditation. As a co-founder of the SSIP scheme, CHAS offers the convenience of helping you join other SSIP scheme members through your CHAS accreditation.
CHAS Advanced, helps you achieve SSIP and PAS 91 accreditation. Complete a single prequalification questionnaire (PQQ) system with CHAS to demonstrate compliance and improve your visibility with CHAS clients looking for suitably-compliant contractors.
CHAS Elite members get access to our most comprehensive set of risk assessments. Through the Common Assessment Standard, our accreditation services will help your business demonstrate compliance in 13 areas of risk management through a single assessment body.
Are You A Contractor Looking To Grow Your Business?
Join tens of thousands of other contractors who have secured new work and won new clients with CHAS accreditation. As a CHAS member, you’ll find yourself on the fast track to unparalleled access to big-ticket and high-value client contracts.
CHAS membership gets you noticed and showcases your quality. Build your reputation and your networks and demonstrate your proficient working standards while accessing exclusive CHAS membership benefits.
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Join over 32,500 companies benefitting from our award-winning risk management solutions.
CHAS accreditation costs scale according to the size of your organisation and your needs. Choose the membership option that’s right for you.
Use the slider to indicate how many employees you have and compare prices across our three membership packages, Standard, Elite and Advanced.
All membership packages include benefits such as access to our jobs board, free resources and exclusive discounts to support your business growth.
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*PPN 03/24 states that after 27th June 2024, public sector should require contractors to meet the Common Assessment Standard (e.g. CHAS Elite)
All membership packages include access to our jobs board and exclusive membership benefits, including discounts on vehicle rentals, fuel, tools and equipment, and expert over-the-phone legal and HR advice.
The Importance of The Common Assessment Standard
Contractors looking to win work or keep existing contracts in the public sector should now have Common Assessment Standard (CHAS Elite) accreditation.
New Procurement Policy Note (PPN 03/24)
Contracting authorities in the public sector should now assess their supply chains using the Common Assessment Standard (CHAS Elite), following the release of PPN 03/24 which updates the existing statutory guidance.
Veriforce CHAS members wishing to work for public sector bodies or bid for new public sector contracts should hold Common Assessment Standard accreditation, which is achieved by completing the CHAS Elite assessment, to save time and money.
Public sector contracting authorities must implement the changes in PPN 03/23 by the end of June 2024.
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Multiple Assessment Options Are Available
Full Desktop Assessment: Complete the assessment by answering a digital questionnaire and providing documents about your risk management policies.
On-Site Audit: A CHAS advisor will conduct an on-site visit alongside a review of your risk management policies. (Can be done on-site or remotely).
SSIP Deem To Satisfy Application: The Deem to Satisfy option is open to contractors with accreditation from an SSIP-recognised body.
Nationally Recognised Compliance
As one of the co-founders of SSIP, the Common Assessment Standard and the core criteria of the Approved Code of Practice, which supports CDM 2015, CHAS is one of the most widely recognised accreditation schemes in the UK.
CHAS membership is nationally recognised, which saves you time and money as it reduces the likelihood of duplicate applications.
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Over 2,500
Clients
CHAS is the UK’s leading contractor accreditation scheme, used by over 2,500 clients to source reputable and trustworthy contracts with businesses just like yours.
Once you’ve demonstrated compliance, your business profile will automatically be listed in the CHAS Client Portal, which will be visible to all our clients. Clients will be able to see your level of accreditation, and you’ll pre-qualify for suitable projects.
Exclusive CHAS Membership Benefits
CHAS members get exclusive access to various benefits, including Business Shield support, free insurance quotes, legal advice, fuel savings, discounted CHAS RAMS (risk assessment and method statement templates) and e-learning training modules.
More Than A Contractor Health And Safety Scheme
All packages help you demonstrate your compliance across key risk management areas. Your business will also be automatically added to our database, which is used by more than 2,500 CHAS clients. CHAS membership comes with a range of exclusive membership benefits, including exclusive discounts, access to hundreds of free resources and training to help grow your business and save you money.
Demonstrate Compliance With CDM 2015
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 means that construction companies have a legal responsibility to manage risks appropriately. CHAS Standard meets SSIP standards, meaning it’s recognised across the construction industry.
Save Time And Avoid PQQ Duplication
Save time and money by reducing duplication of pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs). CHAS Advanced includes a PAS 91 standardised pre-qualification questionnaire widely recognised in the construction industry.
The Common Assessment Standard Is Backed By Build UK And CECA
CHAS Elite membership enables you to meet SSIP, PAS 91 and the Common Assessment Standards. HS2, Balfour Beatty, Bouygues UK, Costain and Derwent London have all said the Common Assessment Standard is their preferred prequalification scheme.
Qualify For More Work Opportunities Through Contractor Compliance
Improve your organisation’s visibility and gain pre-approval with our network of 2,500 CHAS clients across the UK. Get access to high-value contracts from CHAS clients. HS2, Balfour Beatty, Bouygues UK, Costain and Derwent London all say that the Common Assessment Standard is their preferred pre-qualification scheme.
Achieve Contractor Compliance As A CHAS Member
CHAS helps contractors find work and grow. We’re dedicated to our members’ success, actively supporting your progress and development, connecting you with brands that empower your business and setting you up with resources and training that put you ahead of your competition.
Comply with client working-relationship requirements, gain essential training and make considerable operational savings with CHAS. We’ve won Feefo awards for our customer services four years running, so you can be sure your application will be smooth and streamlined.
Your Support Package
If you require a fast-tracked application in as little as 2 working days or want additional support and guidance, CHAS Assist is the perfect option for you.
Upon purchasing CHAS Assist, you will receive a dedicated Health & Safety expert to support and guide your through the health and safety assessment process. Your assigned expert will be in contact over the phone within one working day to arrange a suitable time for assistance to be provided. If you are not available, they will leave a message and follow up with an email containing their contact details.
Your assigned expert can aid you with additional modules in the format of high-value templates, documents and advice which can be provided over the phone and/or email. Your initial assessment will be completed within two working days after submission.
CHAS Members Get Instant Access To Exclusive Benefits
Members get 24/7 access to a Health & Safety and Environmental helpline, plus they can download over 100 templates, step-by-step guides, model policies and step-by-step guides.
Keep yourself and your entire workforce compliant and trained for less, saving up to 80% off on eLearning courses with Human Focus.
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My CHAS – Your portal to all things CHAS
My CHAS is our dedicated portal for contractors, designed to help you manage your account and view your compliance status in real-time. Use My CHAS to renew and upgrade your membership, access your exclusive member benefits and raise your risk management standards. These are just some of the actions you can take through the My CHAS Portal:
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