[pt]

Hi all,

A large property management company that i have contracts with have asked all contractors to be assesed by CHAS if they wish to hold / tender for future contract. Has anyone come across this company and what did the assessment consist of.

Thanks Paul.

[aztec]

never heard of it , is it certified health and safety or something mate

[Helen]

just search chas and it goes straight to it contractors health and safety scheme.

[aztec]

thanks helen was wondering what that stood for, not a bad guess though!

[Pippin]

Aztec

I used to be involved with this when working for a building company and haven't been involved for a couple of years and used to consist of the following:-

You have to complete a questionnaire and return with all your health & safety stuff. i f you have less than 5 employees you shouldn't have to provide much info but they will probably want risk assessments, method statements, details of any safety courses or qualifications that you hold and insurance details.  If you employ more than 5 people you will have to send copies of your H&S policy etc etc

Once you are acredited your details are available for anyone whose looking for a 'safe' contractor to contact you.

Hope this helps

Pippin

[aztec]

thanks pippin most helpful, i employ 4 window cleaners and myself so i guess that they will be more stringent on what they ask for but it will be another string to the bow!