Complimentary Safety Advisor Service

Here at Seguro we pride ourselves on adding value to our services. When we help our clients to achieve an accreditation we also provide them with a Safety Advisory service.

This is where we remain as their contact throughout the year of their accreditation to help them to:

• Implement the new documentation into their business
• Provide support ongoing should they need it.
• Provide off the shelf risk assessments and method statements should they be needed (bespoke ones are chargeable)
• Enable our clients to name us should they need to on PQQ documentation

The following accreditations are eligible (less than 5 employees)

• CHAS
• Safe Contractor
• Constructionline
• Exor
• Altius
• Avetta
• Builders Profile

If you are looking for any help in acquiring an accreditation and would like to take advantage of our complimentary service please get in touch on 0800 031 5404 or contact us

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Remote Competent Safety Advisor Vs Onsite Visiting

We often get asked the question about our Competent Safety Advisor Service to see what the benefits are compared to having someone employed onsite. The obvious one is cost, it is much more cost effective to have a remote competent person as a service, a service like ours starts from £50 per month compared to a full time salary.

Why use an outsourced service?

• We supply a comprehensive Health and Safety Management System
• We develop a bespoke company Health and Safety Policy for your business
• We work with you to develop a company employee handbook
• We develop an Environmental Policy specific to you
• We provide assistance in Accident Reporting to Enforcing Authorities/Accident Investigation
• We will liaison with Enforcing Authorities on your behalf

Ongoing support

• Access to telephone advice on an unlimited number of occasions
• Updates on any changes in Health and Safety legislation
• Access to over 80 risk assessments and various supporting documentation held on our website
• Yearly review of all documentation and revised documents issued
• Monthly newsletters giving you latest Health & Safety News as well as legislation updates.

With over 200 clients we provide a comprehensive service that is affordable and reliable so SME’s can have peace of mind that they are compliant with their legal obligations.

There are no hidden fees and we pride ourselves with having an 95% retention record year on year. You can see testimonials on our website or on Trust pilot which is an independent review platform.

If you would like to speak to us or get more information please get in touch.

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Manual Handling E-learning

In certain industries and workplaces employers have the legal obligation to ensure that their employees have access to knowledge and training for correct manual handling techniques. This is to ensure that employees are protected from the risk of injury through manual handling tasks in the workplace.

Why should i train my staff?

Not knowing the correct techniques and carrying out manual handling incorrectly is one of the most common causes of injury at work. It causes work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which are responsible for over a third of all workplace injuries.  Manual handling can be for any load such as a person or an animal, or a box or a ladder.

Workplace analysis

Manual Handling is not just about putting your employees on a course there also needs to be considerations made within the workplace:

• Does the lifting have to take place
• Could the lifting be carried out by machinery instead of a person
• Can the item be delivered direct to where it is needed
• Can the item be pushed rather than pulled?

These are all things that can be looked at a risk assessment should take place to ensure you have thought about how you can help within your working environment.
Manual Handling E-learning is the easy way to give your staff access to training without having to send them on a course which may disrupt the working day. If you are looking for Manual Handling E-learning we can help.

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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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CHAS Deem to satisfy process

There is an increased number of clients looking to see if they can Deem to Satisfy for CHAS. This process is where you already have a qualification that CHAS recognises and will accept instead of carrying out their own assessment.

If you think that you have one that will be eligible you can either contact CHAS on 0208 545 3838 or you can use the e-form provided below:

• Deem to Satisfy

If after checking the list you are unsure or don’t think you will be able to get CHAS this way and will need to complete the full application please get in touch.

We can help you to get your documentation in place within 10 working days to submit for assessment.

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Having trouble with your RE-CHAS?

Each application for CHAS is treated as a new application, this is so that your paperwork can be assessed on a yearly basis to ensure that you comply with the latest Health & Safety Legislation. We often get calls from companies saying that the paperwork they have submitted last year has not been accepted this time around.

If you submit documentation that CHAS do not think is up to the standard they need to pass, they will provide you with a list of actions. This will be sent out to you by your appointed CHAS assessor.

The documentation will go into detail to let you know what you need to provide as additional information, there are a number of actions you can then choose:

• Compile the documentation yourself
• Purchase the documents needed and complete it independently
• Contact a Competent Health & Safety Consultant who can provide you with the information needed as well as advice

We can do your CHAS with you starting at £300 + vat for less than 5 employees.

As a Health and Safety Consultant we are happy to look at your documentation and bespoke the responses based on your business please get in touch if you would like our help on 0800 031 5404.

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The difference between Safety Advisor and Competent Person

Ensuring you have the right level of support and advice for your Health & Safety is abit of a mine field and can be defined simply by the number of employees you have.

Less than 5 employees = Safety Advisor

This service is where you are offered support and advice when needed, this tends to be a one of payment where you will be given a service agreement, certificate and a CV to show the qualifications of the person who is providing you with the advice. Paperwork such as off the shelf risk assessments and risk assessments and Method statements would be provided on an as and when basis should you need them.

More than 5 employees = Competent Person

This service is where you pay a monthly retainer fee for continued support and advice should you need it. This service is where your consultant becomes part of your business and should be informed of anything that changes within the organisation. In this service you will be provided with a full Safety Management System including full Health & Safety Policy, Equal opportunities policy and Staff handbook. Your consultant will be on hand to be the link between you and the HSE should this ever be necessary.

Whilst not every company is black and white like this the rule of thumb tends to be the details above. You may be asked by a client to prove you have a dedicated support for Health & Safety resource as well as a policy with less than 5 employees if that is the case you would need fall outside of the rule.

If you are not sure about your personal circumstances please get in touch we are happy to go through everything with you.

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CHAS or Constructionline how do you decide?

In terms of Health & Safety accreditation these seem to be the most popular ones we are finding people enquire about. They are different accreditions and can both be useful for your business.

CHAS

CHAS is a remote assessment of your Health & Safety Practices within your business, CHAS assess your competence for carrying out the work you detail you perform. CHAS are looking to make sure everything is in place and your company has the correct level of training and competence within your business. If you have more than 5 employees CHAS will also be looking to make sure you have all your legal responsibilities covered within your Health & Safety policy and you have the correct level of safety advice available to you.

Constructionline

Constructionline is a remote assessment of your company and will be looking for you to provide information about your company, directors, finances and areas of operation. As well as your Health & safety, equal opportunities and environmental management. Constructionline is an online portal where you are able to update your information and save progress over a period of time to enable to you get the documentation needed together. You can then submit your information and feedback will be provided.

If your still unsure which accreditation would be right for you,  get in touch with us and we can talk through the options available to you 0800 031 5404.

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Risk Assessments & Method Statements

Here at Seguro we know that Risk Assessments & Method Statements can seem a daunting task when you have to start them from scratch. We have developed a library of RAMS that can be used within your business on a day to day basis.

We constantly update our RAMS with the latest activity based ones we have created. Our RAMS can be purchased individually or in a pack depending on what you need. If you are unsure if we have the RAMS you need please visit our SHOP and see what you can find. There are some examples listed below:

Risk Assessment & Method Statement For Screeding
Plumbing Works Risk Assessment & Method Statement
External Painting Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Risk assessment & method statement for commercial electrical installation

We also offer a Health & Safety Risk Assessments Pack which contains 65 templates covering a range of subjects.

If you cant find what your looking for please get in touch and we can see if we can help.

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Pre Qualification Questionnaire Guide (PQQ)

Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, also commonly know as a ‘PQQ’, is a questionnaire that companies (suppliers ) have to fill in when looking to tender for schemes they want to work on. PQQ are used when applying for an approved supplier list or when applying for most accreditation schemes. They are pro-dominantly used in the public sector, but can be used for private sector tenders too.

Filling out a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for the public sector, is an important process as they are used as a way to standardise all suppliers and the information needed to make a decisions when appointing new contracts. As all information is standard the PQQ can help to make a short list easier as companies are able to look at information in the same format and detail.

PQQs are scored according to the answers that you give so you need to ensure they are well thought out and give the best impression you can give of your company and its capabilities.

What is asked in a PQQ?

Every PQQ you fill in is effectively your companies marketing tool, filling out the PQQ to the best of your ability will allow you to show that your company is the best choice.

In general, a PQQ will need information about your:

• Status
• Finances
• Quality Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Health and Safety Policy

We provide help if needed to complete any PQQ you may have been given as well as advice in ensuring that you have all the information you may need for further Pre Qualification Questionnaires you get.

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