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#1 Posted : 22 June 2009 11:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By maxmillan maddy
Hi Guys

I want to find out what CHAS Accreditation is all about? How do you help a medium sized business to achieve its CHAS Accreditation Successfully.

Cheers
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#2 Posted : 22 June 2009 11:32:00(UTC)
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Posted By Swis
Maxmillam,

If you need to know about CHAS accreditationthen the best bet would be to contact CHAS.

swis
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#3 Posted : 22 June 2009 12:32:00(UTC)
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Posted By Anthony Edwards
Maxmillian,

I have dealt with helping companies achieve CHAS status when working as a consultant. I suggest you download an application form from their website and see what criteria you have to meet by trying to complete their form.

Regards

Tony
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#4 Posted : 22 June 2009 16:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter Zunda
Here's a link to the relevant page to download the standards;

http://www.chas.gov.uk/Downloads.aspx
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#5 Posted : 30 June 2009 08:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson
Even in the credit crunch bad times, there is work out there for completion of this type of company assessment, not just from helping the firm complete paperwork , but also helping with training needs to bring them up to the required standard to pass the assessment.
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#6 Posted : 30 June 2009 09:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Clare Gabriel
Dont do it...!!! No on a serious note it is one of the hardest things we have ever done. Made ISO14001 audits a walk in the park!!! And there is not even any face to face contact!!!

It is a HUGELY pedantic system - I challenge anyone to apply and get their paperwork through first time (sort of wish I hadn't said that now as will get loads saying they have!!!) My own personal opinion is that it is a bit of a job creation scheme because even when you have it - it does not appear in any way to ease the path to site.

Do look at the website and if you have hours and hours to dedicate to gathering evidence then go for it - otherwise think long and hard as there is an annual renewal audit and that is even worse!!!
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#7 Posted : 30 June 2009 15:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By Rob Luddington
If your thinking about CHAS accreditation you may want to consider SAFE Contractor too. I've achieved accreditation for both in the past and they've proved very worthwhile.

I'm currently assisting a company in Surrey who are going for both CHAS and Safe Contractor simultaneously. If you'd like more detail as to whats involved do let me know.

Rob
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#8 Posted : 30 June 2009 16:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter Zunda
I got us through first time! wish I knew how though as there's no feedback or review ...
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#9 Posted : 30 June 2009 16:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By al wood
have donne this many times for several companies and the process is not too difficult and you should be able to do this 1st time every time as a safety professional with construction experience.

achilles building confidence (as requested by Bovis and Shepherds to name but a few) now thats much more in depth but again its still possible to achieve 1st time around.
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