We help you manage your compliance and risk as well as raising and improving standards across your supply chain. We help you to save money both in terms of cost and time. In essence, we complete the initial health and safety application process for you.
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What are the benefits of being a CHAS client?
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Who can become a CHAS client?
The scheme is open and FREE to the public and private sectors. CHAS membership extends to health trusts, councils, emergency services, the voluntary sector, housing associations, government departments and private companies who have a supply chain.
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Is CHAS just for the construction industry?
No. The database stores information on a wide range of contractors and consultants (suppliers). It addresses all categories of work from asbestos removal to window cleaning and from catering to residential care. We currently have 124 work categories to select from in the database.
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How do I apply to become a CHAS client?
If you currently manage subcontractors then you could potentially gain access to the FREE CHAS client portal. If you are interested in access to the client portal please send an email to admin@chas.co.uk
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Login issues/forgotten login id?
Please check your emails, any correspondence regarding your application will have your login id listed. If you still cannot find it, please send us an email at admin@chas.co.uk to request your login id again.
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What support will I receive as a client?
CHAS will offer a dedicated account manager who will be available to help resolve issues or queries you may have.
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How much does it cost to be a CHAS client?
There is no charge for being a CHAS Client.
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Does a CHAS assessment determine the competence of a contractor?
Yes but only to the first stage described in PAS91. A compliant contractor has demonstrated they have adequate compliance with current legislation and sound management of health and safety. Health & safety legislation requires the client to undertake a second stage (job or project specific) assessment. CHAS cannot do this for you.
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As a CHAS client must I do Health and Safety assessments?
No.
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Can second stage assessment findings be displayed in CHAS?
Yes but only in the form of a 'comment' or 'private comment'. A supplier who has been listed as compliant on the database, has achieved the required threshold standard. As the standards for a second stage are not clearly defined, someone using the information will be unaware of what has been checked, and there can be no guarantee of consistency.
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Can CHAS be used in the short-listing process for term contracts?
Yes it can but you should remember that your selection process must be fair, clear and auditable when drawing up the short-list. All contractors must be treated in the same way. Your application used in the process would need to reflect CHAS standards, and also build on them to elicit information relating to the second stage.If a contractor is currently assessed as CHAS (stage 1) compliant, you need only assess the second stage competence element.