CHAS Accreditation

CHAS Accreditation New process and pricing via Association

Recent changes to the CHAS assessment process, in line with the SSIP (Safety Schemes In Partnership) requirement for providing more extensive evidence of compliance, have resulted in the development of a new submission process.

The Association worked closely with CHAS to facilitate an online submission process through an ARCA and ATaC CHAS portal, to allow ARCA licensed asbestos removal members and ATaC members, to achieve or renew a CHAS (H&S) accreditation.

This new application process was implemented from 1st July 2020, along with a new pricing structure for Association members.

Members can complete the online application process, which includes a declaration, and upload documentation as evidence to support the application, through

the new portal. Following this, an ARCA/ATaC assessor will be able to access and audit the documentation, prior to CHAS confirming accreditation.

When applying for CHAS (H&S), organisations need to confirm total number of employees, as the cost of accreditation is banded. For example, companies with 16 - 30 employees (office and site staff) would pay £465 if applying directly to CHAS. However, ARCA/ATaC members can obtain a 25%

discount (available across all bandings) when applying via the Association.

Further information is available in the support sections at www.arca.org.uk and www.atac.org.uk

Also, the Association has produced a Member User Guide, which provides a step by step guide through the application process and guidance on supporting evidence. This user guide is available in the ARCA/ATaC Members’ Portal.