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Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
17 December 2024
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We wanted to give you plenty of notice to our operating hours over the Christmas period:
Close – 23rd December 12pm
Open – 3rd January 9am
All services are still available via the website, including risk assessments and making enquiries. All E-learning purchased will run as normal as the system is automated.
We will be monitoring emails on an adhoc basis so send any enquiries to: info@seguro-safety.co.uk
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
10 December 2024
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Please find below the five questions we thought were worth sharing from this months queries that have come into our office here at Seguro.
We provide a service to help companies prepare their documentation to demonstrate their ability for carrying out their works safety. Many companies have the skills but not the paperwork, we work with those companies providing a safety advisor service for the duration of their CHAS to ensure they implement the documents produced. (companies less than 5)
This means that a company has had their Health & Safety assessed by an SSIP umbrella body.
You can approach one of the many companies found on ssip or you can enquire with us how we can help you gain accreditation.
No all assessments are carried out on the documentation you provide with your application.
Constructionline can take up to two weeks to assess the documentation that you submit.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
5 September 2024
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Please find below the five questions we thought were worth sharing from this months queries that have come into our office here at Seguro.
Which accreditation is very much a business decision and tends to be dictated by the client you are working for. They are both part of the SSIP umbrella group so you can deem to satisfy for the other one should you need it.
CHAS is an assessment of your companies Health & Safety so the number of employees is not applicable, even as a sole trader you still need to be able to demonstrate that you know how to carry out your work activities safely.
We offer a free Toolbox talk pack which you can download by clicking here, as long as you follow the instructions you will be sent an email with the link to download.
CHAS can take up to two weeks to assess the documentation that you submit. You will receive all communication through the new portal.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
30 August 2024
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Your client should let you know which one their require, if not we would suggest going for Silver as you can always upgrade to Gold if needed.
CHAS is processed online, there is an option to use last years application. There will be new legislation as well as dated documents that need amending so please don’t just press submit.
This service is needed if you have more than 5 employees as you have to ensure you have professional advice.
Ensure that the company you are looking to work with has a history of being in the industry or you will have to go through the same process next year when renewal is due. We have been trading for over 20 years and more than happy to work with you as your partner.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
10 July 2024
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At Seguro we regularly get asked questions that we can relate to other people and what they may be thinking, so we have decided to share some of them on a monthly basis.
If you have a question you would like answering please get in touch.
As part of the process for applying for accreditation you are supplying the assessor with information relating to your company, as a third party we cannot approach them on your behalf.
When applying for your CHAS application if you require your certificate to say you are a principle contractor you will need to fill in the appendix 2 form. This is classed as the large application and is normally only applicable to people with 5 employees or more. You will also require a competent person resource which gives you Health & Safety advice on a monthly basis.
These vary for each course and are as follows:
Our Health & Safety presentations are designed for you to be able to use for a number of people in an assessment environment, the presentation is in power point so can be printed out for note taking and also has an assessment sheet at the end for you to assess the participants.
CHAS will provide you with a Username and Password for your application, this is the only detail you will need when trying to access your account with CHAS.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
17 May 2024
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Please find below the five questions we thought were worth sharing from this months queries that have come into our office here at Seguro.
CHAS is applicable to all companies and has the same set up process in place, you can find out how to apply by clicking here.
CHAS is part of the SSIP group so you can find out if a company is SSIP registered by logging here.
There are different fees depending on your size and the activity your company carries out. Please see the price chart here.
There are various consultants that can help you in the perpetration of your documentation, this is also a service we offer more information can be found here.
Each company will need various training depending on their activity there are three courses that tend to cover all the requirements and these can be carried out via E-learning. Learn more about e-learning.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
8 May 2024
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Here at Seguro we have looked into how we can reward our customers who give us their repeat business. We ensure we provide the best service we can every year but sometimes a Thank You goes a long way.
We wanted the rewards to be something that would actually benefit each and every business.
So during 2024 the following will be available :
If you would like further information on our loyalty scheme please get in touch
Contact Amanda
amanda@seguro-safety.co.uk
0151 350 3743
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
No spam. Just the latest market insights by Seguro in your inbox each week.
At Seguro we often get asked questions that we think other people may be thinking about so we have decided to share some of them on a monthly basis.
If you have a question you would like answering please get in touch.
Sitting an E-Learning course that has been verified by CPD is just as good as being taught in a classroom. The benefits of e-learning is that you do not loose your staff for the whole day they can sit the course at a time and place that suits them and you.
We are all experts within our own particular industry and trying to know everything your company needs can be a daunting task. If you decide to employ a consultant you can allow them to get on with the Health & Safety part of your business while you get on with running it. You should ensure your consultant has the appropriate qualifications before you agree to anything.
If you already have a Health & Safety accreditation you may be SSIP accredited, we have more information available on SSIP and deeming to satisfy.
To become CHAS registered you need to submit documentation regarding your companies activities and Health & Safety, these are all reviewed remotely. The only “test” you may need to sit is an e-learning course if it is applicable to your work.
Each year you application is considered as a new application by CHAS and all documentation reviewed and submitted in exactly the same way, so takes the same amount of time.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
5 April 2024
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CHAS assessment fees are increased on a yearly basis, for latest fees visit the CHAS website
SSIP is an umbrella group of accreditations and CHAS is a member. To find out more information please refer to out blog.
CHAS can fast track your assessment for an additional fee, for more information visit their website
Safety Schemes in Procurement
The safe contractor fee for assessment of your documentation changes on a annual basis, visit their website for current fees.
Insight by
Amanda Lambert
Published on
23 March 2024
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We have been asked a number of questions this month with relation to the changes in Constructionline and the need for keeping your paperwork up to date.
The new Level 3 requires you to complete the following additional questions including policies and supporting information:
The new level 3 has been released and is being implemented by a number of large construction companies. So if you want to be on their subcontractor list you need to have the extra level in place.
All Health & Safety Accreditations are renewed on a yearly basis, this is to make sure you are up to date and consistently monitoring and amending you Health & Safety documentation.
We have written a number of blogs on this in the past, please have a read through them to get a better understanding SSIP
