CHAS Accreditation
In today’s competitive marketplace, demonstrating a commitment to health and safety compliance is an essential factor in building trust and winning contracts. This is why securing CHAS accreditation is certainly an advantage.
At Risk Fluent, we specialise in helping businesses like yours achieve CHAS health and safety accreditation, an essential credential for securing government contracts and working with leading contractors. Our expert guidance ensures your business meets every requirement while saving you time and effort.
Whether you’re new to the process or looking to renew your accreditation, our team is here to help you unlock new opportunities and streamline compliance.
What is CHAS Accreditation?
A CHAS accreditation is essential for businesses operating in construction, manufacturing, facilities management, and related industries. Many clients, including government organisations and major contractors, require this accreditation as part of their procurement process. By obtaining this certification, you can establish your credibility and simplify future compliance checks.
What is SSIP?
CHAS accreditation is a proud member of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), an umbrella organisation that sets the standard for health and safety prequalification across the UK. SSIP was created to reduce the burden of repetitive assessments for businesses. By achieving a CHAS certification, you automatically satisfy the SSIP core criteria, which are recognised by many other accreditation bodies, such as SafeContractor and Constructionline.
This dual benefit ensures that a CHAS accreditation isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a gateway to broader compliance recognition across the industry.
With SSIP, businesses gain:
- Simplified compliance – a single accreditation like CHAS satisfies multiple procurement requirements.
- Cross-acceptance – recognition by other SSIP member schemes.
- Cost and time savings – fewer redundant assessments mean more focus on growing your business.
What Do the CHAS Assess?
CHAS assesses your business’s compliance with health and safety standards across several key areas. The goal is to ensure that your policies, procedures, and records meet the necessary legal and operational standards for safe working environments.
Here’s what CHAS typically looks at during a health and safety assessment:
1. Health and safety policy
Your policy must outline how your business manages health and safety, detailing responsibilities, reporting lines, and procedures.
5. Subcontractor management
If you use subcontractors, CHAS will assess how you vet and monitor their health and safety practices.
2. Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
CHAS reviews your RAMS to ensure they are comprehensive, relevant, and site-specific. This demonstrates your ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
6. Incident reporting and investigations
Demonstrating clear procedures for reporting accidents and investigating root causes is essential.
3. Training and competency records
Businesses must provide evidence of ongoing training for employees, including certifications for health and safety awareness, first aid, and equipment usage.
7. Continuous monitoring and improvement
CHAS expects businesses to regularly review and improve their health and safety processes, ensuring they remain up-to-date and effective.
4. Insurance documentation
CHAS requires proof of adequate public liability and employer’s liability insurance.
By thoroughly reviewing these areas, CHAS can help you build a safer workplace, reduce risks, and meet legal obligations with confidence.
What Are the Benefits of a CHAS Accreditation?
Successfully meeting CHAS accreditation requirements comes with numerous advantages, making it a worthwhile endeavour for businesses looking to grow, streamline operations, and enhance their reputation.
1. Improved credibility and trust
Securing a CHAS accreditation demonstrates to clients, suppliers, and stakeholders that your business adheres to strict health and safety standards. This helps build trust and positions your business as a reliable and responsible partner.
5. Enhanced operational efficiency
Preparing for accreditation encourages you to refine your processes, resulting in a safer and more efficient workplace. Improved health and safety procedures also reduce the risk of accidents and downtime.
2. Increased business opportunities
Many large organisations, local authorities, and contractors require a CHAS accreditation as a minimum standard for tendering. By becoming accredited, you unlock access to a broader range of projects and clients.
6. Legal compliance and risk reduction
Achieving CHAS Accreditation ensures that your business meets all relevant UK health and safety legislation, reducing the likelihood of fines or legal complications.
3. Streamlined prequalification
Being accredited with CHAS, you no longer need to undergo repetitive prequalification checks for each project. The SSIP recognition ensures that your compliance is accepted across multiple procurement platforms.
7. Long-term cost savings
Accidents, fines, and reputational damage can be costly. Securing a CHAS certification helps mitigate these risks, potentially saving you significant amounts over time.
4. Competitive advantage
In a crowded market, CHAS accreditation sets your business apart. It shows prospective clients that you’re committed to compliance, professionalism, and safety—qualities that can tip the scales in your favour.
8. Better staff morale and retention
When your staff feels safe and valued, they’re more likely to stay loyal to your business. A strong health and safety culture contributes to better employee morale and productivity.
How Do I Apply for CHAS Accreditation?
Applying for certification involves several steps, but with Risk Fluent’s CHAS accreditation assistance, you’ll breeze through the process:
1. Choose your accreditation level
Decide whether CHAS Standard, CHAS Advanced, or CHAS Elite is the best fit for your business.
4. Respond to feedback
CHAS assessors may request additional details or corrections following your health and safety assessment. We’ll work with you to address these promptly.
2. Prepare your documentation
Compile all required documentation, including policies, RAMS, training records, and insurance details.
5. Receive Your accreditation
Once approved, you’ll receive your CHAS certificate, showcasing your compliance and readiness to take on new projects.
3. Submit your application
Register on the CHAS portal and upload your documents. Risk Fluent can oversee this step to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Why Choose Risk Fluent?
At Risk Fluent, our mission is clear: to make the working world a better place by Rebranding Safety, one interaction at a time. We don’t believe in ‘health and safety gone mad’ or endless box-ticking exercises. Instead, we focus on practical, people-centred solutions that make a real difference in how businesses manage risk.
Our approach
Risk Fluent offers a unique blend of technical and transformational partnerships, perfect for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack a full-time safety professional but are committed to protecting their people. Whether you need a hands-on consultant or expert guidance to navigate the complexities of health and safety, we’re here to help.
Our approach is collaborative, aiming to work alongside businesses that understand looking after people isn’t just compliance—it’s an investment. We help you learn from challenges, embracing the concept of ‘failing safely’ so your business grows stronger, safer, and more resilient.
Our expertise
With extensive experience in health, safety, and fire safety across various industries and risk levels (low, medium, and high), Risk Fluent is equipped to support your business and help you achieve CHAS accreditation regardless of your operational needs.
We bring a practical, honest, and approachable perspective to health and safety. In fact, our principles guide everything we do:
- We vocalise problems – open communication leads to better solutions.
- We consider context – safety must fit the realities of your business.
- We are practical – compliance is important, but so is real-world application.We are honest – transparency builds trust and ensures lasting results.
- Let’s have a laugh whilst we do it – safety doesn’t have to be dull. It should be engaging and collaborative.
Risk Assessor Pro: award-winning innovation
As part of our mission to Rebrand Safety, we’ve developed Risk Assessor Pro, our award-winning app that helps businesses digitalise and streamline their risk management processes. Risk Assessor Pro reflects our philosophy that safety should work with companies, not against them. The app simplifies risk assessAwards and recognitionment processes, making them collaborative, accessible, and easy to implement at all levels within your organisation.
Awards and recognition
Our work has earned industry-wide recognition for innovation and leadership in health and safety, including the Product Innovation Award and the SHP Most Influential 2021/2022.
Transformational partnerships
When you work with Risk Fluent, you gain more than a consultant. You gain a reliable partner committed to transforming your approach to health and safety. Whether you’re tackling CHAS Accreditation or improving your overall safety culture, we’ll support you with expertise, tools, and a focus on real impact.
How We Can Help
- Collating and assessing documentation – we’ll gather and review all necessary paperwork, ensuring it meets CHAS’s standards and reducing the risk of rejections.
- Creating documents and templates – if you’re missing key documents, we’ll draft or provide templates tailored to your business needs.
- Guiding evidence collection – not sure what evidence you need? We’ll advise you step by step, so your submission is complete.
- Submitting and managing responses – we’ll handle the entire submission process and liaise with CHAS auditors, addressing any feedback or requests for additional information.
While you’ll pay both CHAS and Risk Fluent for our services, our expertise saves you time, effort, and costly delays—ensuring your accreditation journey is efficient and successful.
FAQs
How much does CHAS Accreditation cost?
The cost varies depending on your business size and chosen accreditation level. Typical fees start at around £250. Please note that accreditation fees and the cost of seeking our expert services are paid separately. Contact us at Risk Fluent for a personalised cost estimate.
How long does it take to get CHAS accreditation?
With Risk Fluent’s assistance, most businesses complete the process within 4–6 weeks.
Would CHAS accept an iHasco Training Certificate?
Yes, CHAS recognises iHasco certificates, provided the training meets their standards.
Prepare for Your CHAS Accreditation Today
Don’t let the complexities of securing a CHAS certification hold you back. With Risk Fluent’s expertise, the process becomes simple and stress-free. Get in touch with our team today to schedule a consultation.
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Get in touch with us at Risk Fluent today to discuss your health and safety needs. Our health and safety specialists are here to provide customised solutions that protect your workers, minimise risks, and ensure compliance with UK wind energy industry regulations.
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James MacPherson
Managing Director
12 years’ experience in safety and fire in various industries including healthcare, housing, renewable energy, manufacturing and events. Host of podcast and YouTube channel “Rebranding Safety”.
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On our mission towards Rebranding Safety, we’re also proud to able to offer our award-winning app, Risk Assessor Pro, helping businesses to digitalise their Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Incident Reports, Audits and Checks.
It goes hand in hand with the philosophy at Risk Fluent in that ‘safety’ should work with businesses, not against them, and the app helps to streamline Risk Assessment processes making them collaborative and accessible at all levels in the business.