Health & Safety questions in January

Welcome to the January edition on ask Seguro?

Please find below the five questions we thought were worth sharing from this months queries.

1. Can i change my name with CHAS?

You can change your name by phoning CHAS on 0208 545 3838

2. Why do i get emails from Constructionline about updating information?

Unlike CHAS you will receive emails from Constructionline as and when the documents run out you have uploaded. These will all have various dates so you will get a reminder email for each section as it becomes due.

3. Do i have to have a risk assessment for COVID19

Any of our clients who are looking for assistance please get in touch.

4. Do i need site visits from my competent safety advisor?

No you can have a competent Safety advisor that looks after your business remotely, if needed they will be available to visit site and help with all HSE issues and requirements.

5. I paid for my CHAS last year but never submitted it – do i have to pay again?

You will need to pay again as your assessment fee will have expired

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We wanted to give you plenty of notice to our operating hours over the Christmas period:

Close – 22nd December 12pm

Open – 4th 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

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Health & Safety Questions for September

Please see below the questions we would like to share from September, if you have any questions you would like us to answer please let us know.

Contact number for CHAS, Constructionline and Safe Contractor:

CHAS – 0345 521 9111

Safe Contractor – 02920 856 840

Constructionline – 0333 300 3066

Why do i need to do Silver and Gold for Constructionline?

The two levels on Constructionline are to further assess your company in all aspects of business. Some clients require these levels to be completed in order to be on their supplier list.

Why do i have to pay more for the additional Constructionline levels?

The levels are chargeable as they have to be verified this means an assessor has to spend the time to go through your documents.

Why cant i be my own competent person?

In order to be deemed as competent in Health & Safety you need to be trained to NEBOSH or above, if you have this you can represent yourself.

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Welcome to our Health & Safety Questions for August

I need to be SSIP accredited?

There are a number of schemes that cover SSIP please see our blog on which one would be best for you.

What does Deem to satisfy mean?

This is when you can use a certificate you already have in place to gain another one, please read our blog for more information.

How much does it cost to get Safe Contractor?

The fees for Safe Contractor is based on number of employees, you can get more information by visiting their website.

Is CHAS worth the money?

CHAS is normally an accreditation that a company gets because they have been asked for it by it client. The value of this can vary per company and is ultimately a business decision.

How do i get on Constructionline?

You can register on constructionline by visiting their site. You will need to pay your joining fee and then you get access to the online portal, you will then be able to see the information that is needed to complete the application. If you are unsure about the paperwork needed please get in touch.

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Health & Safety Questions for May

Please see below the questions we would like to share from May, if you have any questions you would like us to answer please let us know.

Can I report someone who is CHAS registered for shoddy work?

CHAS is a Health & Safety Qualification so they would not be able to help in this circumstance. You would need to approach trading standards.

What do I need to apply for 5 or more employees?

The best way to see what paperwork is necessary if you know you defiantly want to apply for CHAS is to register and see what is needed in your online portal.

Contact number for CHAS, Constructionline and Safe Contractor.

CHAS – 0345 521 9111

Safe Contractor – 02920 266 242

Constructionline – 0844 892 0313

Is Constructionline SSIP?

The Health & Safety Section in Constructionline needs to be applied for separately, this is called Acclaim and this qualification is SSIP registered. Constructionline on its own is not part of SSIP.

Why do i need to do an E-Learning Course?

Further training is needed to show your CHAS assessor that you have up to date training in your field.

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Welcome to the September edition of ask Seguro

Please find below the five questions we thought were worth sharing from this months queries.

Is it worth having CHAS?

This is a question that only you can answer, it needs to be worth it to your business. CHAS is often needed if you want to work with bigger clients such as councils and large construction companies, and many companies put the cost of getting CHAS into the job it is needed for.

How hard is CHAS to fill out yourself?

There is alot of paperwork and evidence needed to support your application, if you already have all of this in place you will be able to complete the application without any assistance. If not there are companies like ourselves that can assist.

Do you have to pay for CHAS?

There are a number of fees depending on the number of employees you have please see the prices here.

How can people find me on Constructionline?

They would need to be a buyer within Constructionline and then they are able to see you.

Is Safe Contractor worth it?

Safe Contractor is often needed when you want to work with larger companies so the best way to assess if it is worth it is to look at it within your business and future work you could get by being accredited.

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Health & Safety questions for August

At Seguro we get asked questions on a daily basis and thought it would be good to share them with you. You never know we might be answering a question you had yourselves.

1. I want more work will CHAS get me that?

When being asked to work for Larger clients, public sector bodies or even tendering they may require you to have CHAS. The reason why companies ask for this is they know you are carrying out your work to a set standard. So CHAS may help you to win more work than you would without it.

2. I’ve tendering for a job and been asked for Constructionline why do i need this?

When tendering for work companies need to be able to have a benchmark for assessing the submissions that they receive. Constructionline is a good way of doing that as all the information is in the same format in the same place and shows that you met a certain set of criteria.

3. I don’t have a health & Safety policy why do i need one?

If you employ five or more people you must, by law (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 section 2(3), have a written health and safety policy. Your health and safety policy statement sets out how you manage health and safety in your organisation.

4. Is my CSCS card enough for me to get CHAS?

A CSCS card provides proof that the individual has the necessary skills in order to carry out the job defined on the card e.g Electrician. CHAS need some additional information to see that your staff have been given the knowledge to carry out their tasks safety which is why manual handling and working at heights courses can be sat via e-learning.

5. Do i need a CSCS Card?

In order to gain accreditation for CHAS a CSCS card is not required.

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Covering your Heath & Safety needs for 2022

Here at Seguro we can be a one stop shop for your safety needs. We can help you with one off client requests or by being your competent person providing you with our full Safety package the choice is yours.

Competent Person

We provide a full Health & Safety Management System including a policy, employee handbook and an environmental policy. Expert advice is available for you 24/7.

Accreditation

We can help you to provide the paperwork needed to enable you to show you are capable of working safely. These vary depending on what accreditation you are looking to complete. We stay with you until the accreditation is achieved.

• CHAS
• Safe Contractor
• Constructionline

Risk Assessments & Method Statements

We have a full library of RAMS available for you to purchase from as little as £10. All of our documents are available in word format for you to be able to amend and use as you need in your business.

Safety Advisor

This is a support service for less than 5 employees, this comes with expert advice as well as access to our online documents and Risk assessments. This can be purchased separately or comes free with accreditation applications for less than 5 employees.

We offer many more services including PQQ preparation, Construction Phase Plan preparation. Why not visit our website and see if we can help you with any issues you have now and throughout 2022.

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Welcome to our Health & Safety Questions for February

How Hard is to get CHAS?

CHAS is an assessment of your Health & Safety you have in place for your business, you may need some help to get everything in the right format they are looking for but the process should be achievable.

What happens if i fail my CHAS application?

You will be given the reasons from your assessor that you did not gain accreditation at the first attempt, you can try to rectify the issues on your own or gain advice from a third party consultant.

What can i Display if i am Constructionline accredited?

You are able to display the decals and display kit that are provided by Constructionline.

I need an SSIP certificate?

SSIP is an umbrella group of accreditations, for more information see here.

I want someone to do everything for me to get my CHAS?

As a third party consultant we can help you to prepare the documentation and provide support, the application is based on your business so you will need to have input and responsibility.

If you need some support get in touch.

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Welcome to our Health & Safety Questions for January

Please find below the questions we wanted to share with you this month:

What does CHAS stand for?

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme

How to become CHAS accredited?

Full details on how to apply for CHAS can be found on the CHAS website. We are a 3rd party consultant who can help you to ensure you have the correct documentation to submit and use within your business.

How much does CHAS cost?

There are a number of costs depending on the number of employees you have, please see CHAS website for more details.

How long does it take to get CHAS accreditation?

CHAS take 5 – 10 working days to complete the assessment of documentation that you submit. Preparing the documentation can depend on a number of factors.

Mandatory requirements for CHAS more than 5 employees?

If you have more than 5 employees as well as the other documentation you will need to have a Health & Safety policy as well as competent safety advice on a monthly basis.

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