Which Accreditation is best for my business?
The question which accreditation is best for my business is asked on a daily basis, as a consultant that is not a question we can answer for your business. There are a number of factors you should take into account when you are making the decision:
- Have you been asked by a client to have a particular one?
- Are you looking to get on a certain clients supplier list – they may have a preference?
- What is the purpose of the accreditation?
- Do you have a budget in mind?
- Do you have all the necessary paperwork?
If you have an answer to any of the above then that accreditation is the best one for your business as there is already the promise of a return on your investment.
Our advice where a client has no preference and there is a possibility that they will need both in the future is to follow this process:
Which assessment company do you select?
CHAS
PQS
Construction line
Safe Contractor
SMAS
CQMA
Builders profile
Avetta
The most expensive is CHAS, and the least costly is PQS. Due to the Deem to Satisfy system by SSIP, a PQS accreditation is equivalent to a CHAS accreditation, and for a small fee, you can obtain certificates for both.
The driver for selection usually is your customer; if they insist on CHAS, you can get accredited with PQS and request a certificate for CHAS within the process.
Impartial advise
Feel free to call us, and we can advise you on the best selection for your needs. We have completed thousands of applications and understand the market inside out. We don’t mind which company you select; the assessment process is the same, thanks to SSIP.
Who is Seguro
Seguro Health and Safety Management employs qualified health and safety consultants who complete the application to obtain accreditation from all the assessment companies. Seguro removes the pain of completing all the documentation and ensuring you comply.
Stage one: Apply for your PQS accreditation as this can be used for the Health & Safety Section of CHAS or Constructionline as well as being able to be used for many deem to satisfy schemes under the SSIP umbrella scheme.
Stage Two: Once you have your certificate for PQS apply for your CHAS and Constructionline status.
Each business is individual so if you want to get bespoke advice, please give us a ring on 0800 031 5404
