CHAS. SAFE Contractor Application Assistance
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme, or CHAS, is one of the most widely recognised SSIP schemes which allows businesses to demonstrate their compliance with risk management and safety standards within the construction sector.
The accreditation scheme of the CHAS aims at being a prequalification certification, which will facilitate the tender or qualification process that you may be dealing with when tendering for work. More on CHAS at: www.chas.co.uk
Noise / Vibration / Environmental Assessments
In order to ensure that you comply with the environment requirements laid down by local authorities, a noise and vibration test shall be carried out in accordance with the most recent regulations.
Although the expected standards may differ, BS4142 and bs7445 are usually used in order to carry out noise surveys. More on Noise / Vibration / Environmental Assessments at: www.gov.uk
Fire, COSHH & Manual Handling Risk Assessments
Fire Risk Assessments An organised examination of what might happen to humans from a fire on your job or in the workplace. Identify causes of a fires occurring and risks facing workers.
COSHH Risk Assessments covers risk to your workplace of hazardous substances and the risks they pose are addressed in a COSHH assessment.
Manual Handling Risk Assessments Assess the risks of injury from each dangerous manual handling operation that cannot be avoided.
Portable Appliance Testing
Portable Appliance Testing or PAT Testing is the process of checking electrical appliances for safety through a series of visual inspections and electronic tests.
Class 1 equipment (general IT equipment) should be tested every 4 years. Portable equipment such as extension leads should be tested every 2 years. Handheld and more frequently used and transported equipment should be tested every 12 months due to the increased risk of damage.
Further reading on portable appliance testing, please refer to the Health and Safety Executive at: www.hse.gov.uk
Asbestos Survey’s & Reports
A risk assessment of the condition of any asbestos containing materials found, as well as their capacity for releasing fibres out of the air in cases where they are exposed to contamination, will be part of a management survey.
This will give a good starting point for the management of asbestos containing materials as you can identify which material is more likely to release fibres into the atmosphere in case they are damaged.
Full information and resources on Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Management reports can be sourced on the Health and Safety Executive website at: www.hse.gov.uk
Certified Training
Certificated training covering: NEBOSH, IOSH Directing / Managing / Supervising / Working Safely as well as First Aid Training. For specific details on IOSH and NEBOSH, please refer to: IOSH Directing Safely Course / IOSH Managing Safely Course / NEBOSH Construction Certificate Course and NEBOSH General Certificate Course
First Aid Training could very well be the most significant course of your life. You will gain knowledge and skills to deliver potentially life saving assistance during an emergency. Invaluable in everyday situations, and even more so for those who undertake training as part of their job requirements.
For more information or enquiries regarding any of our additional health and safety / business protection services listed above, please contact i-Safe business protection services in Sheffield.