What is CHAS and why do you need it?

In short, CHAS is a health and safety accreditation scheme that used throughout the construction industry. It tends to act as a “pre-qualification” during a tender process.

If you’re going to tender some clients will require you have a CHAS accreditation already in place. So, ensuring your ahead of the competition is necessary in this case. It’s particularly important for projects involving the public sector and schools.

  • How many CHAS levels are there?

    There’s three different CHAS accreditation levels to select from.

    These include:

    • CHAS Standard (Health & Safety Only)
    • CHAS Advanced (PAS 91)
    • CHAS Elite (Common Assessment Standard)
  • How simple is it to get a CHAS accreditation?

    The process of achieving your CHAs accreditation takes the form of a review of your current health and safety systems. This entails you uploading sufficient evidence through your policies and documents. Once you’ve demonstrated your compliance and meet the required standard, you’ll officially be CHAS accredited.

  • When do you need a CHAS accreditation?

    Although CHAS isn’t legally required if you wish to work within the construction sector it is preferred by clients who may be considering working with you.

  • What does CHAS stand for?

    CHAS stands for Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme

Get flexible, straightforward CHAS support

Our expert guidance is charged at £120 per hour. No packages, no fluff.

Receive the help and guidance you need to get CHAS accredited. For ultimate flexibility, our service is billed in 15-minute increments to keep you in control.

Need extra documents or policies creating? We’re happy to agree these separately on a per-document or hourly basis, the power is in your hands.

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How do we support your CHAS application?

Our experts at AW Safety make sure the process is smooth and stress-free. We’ll assist you from start to finish to provide practical guidance to ensure your application stays on track and meets SSIP standards.

Please note: The registered company remains responsible for all non-H&S sections, the final submission, and supplying any evidence we don’t hold (e.g. training matrices, plant check forms, service reports). Timely provision of information is required to meet deadlines.

We’ll review your existing policies, risk assessments, and other documents and procedures for compliance and completeness.

We’ll tell you exactly what supporting evidence and supporting information is required for your SSIP application portal.

We’ll help you upload and format your SSIP documentation as required, to ensure it’s submitted correctly.

We’ll highlight if any new or additional policies are required & agree next steps, either for an agreed hourly rate or per-document fee.

Support Schemes at AW Safety

We provide support for all major SSIP schemes and will provide you with tailored guidance to the specific accreditation you wish to apply for.

CHAS Accreditation

CHAS Accreditation

The UK’s leading SSIP scheme, recognised by thousands of clients across construction and service industries.

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SMAS Accreditation

SMAS Accreditation

SMAS Worksafe is a leading SSIP accreditation, trusted by trades and subcontractors to demonstrate health and safety competence.

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Once For All (formerly Acclaim)

Once For All (formerly Acclaim)

Once For All (formerly Acclaim) independently assesses your health and safety systems to prove compliance and build client confidence.

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Constructionline Accreditation

Constructionline Accreditation

UK-wide prequalification platform connecting verified suppliers with buyers, simplifying compliance and helping contractors win work.

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SafeContractor Accreditation

SafeContractor Accreditation

A trusted SSIP accreditation, recognised for its thorough contractor vetting and commitment to strong Health and safety management.

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