For contractors
How do I apply?
You can apply online right now. This link will take you to a step-by-step guide to becoming a CHAS Member.
Is CHAS only for the construction industry?
No. There are different applications based on different industries. We have a vast selection of work categories, so you’re able to provide evidence of compliance based on the type of work your company conducts. You can find more information on the different industries here.
What’s the difference between membership and assessment?
Membership is an annual subscription giving you access to membership benefits for a yearly fee. CHAS compliance is evidenced by the certificate you receive once you’ve successfully met the requirements of the assessment standard. Think of it as membership expiry is your annual payment date, and compliance expiry is your annual assessment renewal. You can see more about the different assessment and membership packages we offer here.
How are employees defined?
The number of employees is the total number of direct employees, PAYE, permanent, temporary, part-time, and labour only subcontractors. According to UK law, a labour-only subcontractor is considered an employee. This does not include bona-fide subcontractors who are regarded as companies in their own right, as they work with their own tools and have their own insurance etc.
https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/employee
What is Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) and how does it work?
SSIP is an umbrella organisation where all scheme members assess health and safety to a recognised standard endorsed by the HSE. For more information, please visit SSIP directly. If you’ve met the requirements of an existing SSIP assessment, please see our Deemed to Satisfy application process.
How do I renew my CHAS Membership?
Please either log into your MyCHAS Portal and make the payment online, or contact our Renewals Team on 0345 521 9222.
How long does a CHAS assessment take?
Once you’ve completed and submitted your assessment, it will be assigned to one of our assessors and reviewed within a maximum of 10 working days. We also offer a Fast Track service, which takes the review period down to a maximum of 2 working days. If further information is required, a 2-week deadline date will be issued and all responses will need to be submitted by this date. If you feel you cannot meet this deadline, please contact the Membership Team on 0345 521 9111.
If I fail to resubmit my assessment, what can I do?
If your application has been closed for less than 14 days, we’ll be able to reopen it for a fee. Unfortunately, this can only be offered once. Any further failures will require a new application.
How do I contact my CHAS assessor?
If you need to respond to a request for additional information, you can do so by leaving comments in the text box below the assessor’s request in your MyCHAS Portal. Alternatively, you can contact the Membership Team on 0345 521 9111 and request the email address of your assessor for more direct communication.
