CHAS - Contractor Health and Safety assessment scheme
The CHAS scheme assesses companies to ensure that they meet health and safety
compliance standards. Many organizations including councils, NHS trusts and housing associations require CHAS
accreditation before allowing contractors to work at their properties.
The CHAS scheme assesses various aspects of health and safety including the health and safety
policy statement, the contractors health and safety organisation and that overall health and safety arrangements
are to acceptable standards.
MSL Property Care Services has achieved CHAS accreditated contractor
status demonstrating sound health & safety management and documentation covering the CHAS assessed areas:
- General Health and Safety Policy
- Organisation for Training
- Consultation
- Accident Reporting
- Risk Assessments
- Manual Handling
- Workplace Safety and Welfare
- Asbestos Management
- First Aid
- Hazardous Substances
- COSHH assessments
- Electrical Safety
- Machinery, Equipment and Plane maintenance
- Fire and Emergency
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Further Information
Official CHAS website (opens in a new window)
Download MSL's CHAS Certificate (requires Adobe Reader)