Get your health and safety construction phase plan right first time – every time
A construction phase plan is a health and safety plan specifically created for construction. It’s a tailored plan for a construction project or work environment which ensures that key health and safety legislation is abided to and understood. This protects your business and your work force to minimise the risk of accidents and injury.
Construction comes with specific health and safety regulations due to the unique nature of the working environment and activities. With heavy loads, debris, construction tools and risks of falling, there are a number of issues which need to be assessed and addressed to keep everyone safe.
Formulating a construction phase plan is a legal requirement under the CDM Regulations 2007 a very worthwhile investment, and it’s even better value when construction phase plan templates are available from Veritas Consulting for only £60. This template allows you to analyse points which fully comply with CDM 2007 health and safety regulations. It’s a professionally created document which can guide you on exactly what to look at and how to formulate a credible and watertight construction phase plan.
Whichever form of construction phase plan assistance you choose, it’s a highly worthwhile investment, as it not only provides safety for the workforce, but also provides welcome piece of mind that all health and safety aspects have been properly addressed.
Click here to learn more and see samples of the £60 construction phase plan template from Veritas Consulting.
CSCS Cards are going “Smart”
Why? CSCS SmartCards are much harder to forge than plain printed CSCS cards
Beware fake CSCS cards can easily be detected using an inexpensive card reader
Smartcards not only provide much quicker access to CSCS data, they may be used for other applications too
Your qualifications on CSCS cards can potentially be updated electronically without having to apply for a replacement card.
Benefits of using SmartCards
CSCS Smartcards will save Time and Money
You can check whether a workers CSCS Card is valid by simply ringing the CSCS helpline or use a database such as Phoenix, details can be checked much faster saving you time and costs.
Personal information can held on the smartcard, ie your training achievements or qualifications gained the cards haves the potential to be updated electronically without having to apply for and spend extra money for a replacement card.
Smartcards will help combat fraud
Fake or forged CSCS cards have become more prevalent and fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated means to produce counterfeit cards. This can result in unqualified and even illegal workers gaining access to construction sites putting safety and reputations on the line. SmartCards are much harder to forge than plain printed cards and fake cards can easily be detected when checked using an inexpensive card reader.
Multiple Applications
Information can be stored electronically in the card chip so that CSCS SmartCards have the potential to be used for a host of new applications. Tracking tool box talks and site inductions; recording continuing professional development; controlling access to building sites through turnstiles; monitoring time and attendance;cashless vending;verifying occupational health restrictions and much more. This means that
CSCS SmartCards could be all that is needed to gain access to construction sites.
How do CSCS SmartCards work?
In terms of applying for CSCS cards, the types of cards available and the criteria applicants must meet, the Scheme has not changed and information about the holder is still printed on the cards. The difference is that a copy of the same data is also stored in the chip on the card (in a similar way to information stored in the chip on a credit card).
The CSCS SmartCard is a high capacity card that can be used for a multitude of purposes beyond just storing CSCS data. Each additional use of the card will be managed by installing a simple computer program called an Applet on the card. This potentially allows contractors and clients to access relevant data such as training records, time and attendance reports, occupational health reviews and other information electronically. Subject to certain conditions, any organisation will be able to purchase the right to put an Applet of its own design on to CSCS SmartCards.
CSCS smartCard Readers
There are two kinds of reader that can be used to access information on CSCS SmartCards. A simple handheld device costing from £113.99+VAT, or the solution that CSCS recommends, a PC or laptop connected reader available for as little as £16.95+VAT.
PC or Laptop Connected Readers
Reading a CSCS SmartCard using a PC or laptop connected reader, displays the cardholder’s details and photograph on the computer screen. As with the handheld reader, this will demonstrate that the card is genuine and will verify the information printed on the card.
The CSCS SmartCard is a dual interface card, which means it can be read using a contact reader (one where the card is inserted into a slot in the reader), or a contactless reader (one where the card is simply placed on the outside surface of the reader). Contactless readers cost slightly more but read cards more quickly.
Only PC/SC accordant SmartCard readers conforming to protocol T=0 (contact interface) or T=CL (contactless interface) will be suitable for reading the CSCS SmartCard.
Before any PC or laptop connected reader can be used, it will be necessary to install special CSCS software onto your PC or laptop and you may also need to load a driver that comes with the reader. The CSCS software is downloadable free of charge. Alternatively, you will be able to purchase it on a CD-ROM as part of a package with a reader from.
Once the software is running, all that will remain is to plug the reader into a PC or laptop and insert the card.
In the absence of an electronic card reader the card can continue to be used exactly like a traditional printed card.
CSCS Smartcard Handheld Readers
The handheld reader is a self-contained, battery powered device that can fit into a pocket. When a genuine CSCS SmartCard is inserted into the card slot at the top of the unit, the cardholder’s name, CSCS registration number, qualifications and the card expiry date may be viewed on the display. This will demonstrate that it is a genuine CSCS card and will confirm the cardholder’s details. All that remains is to check the Cardholder’s face matches the photo on the card. Only one type of specially configured handheld reader is suitable for use with CSCS SmartCards and is available from a CSCS preferred supplier.
Original source: Construction Skills Certification Scheme.
CHAS Application. Registration forms done for you.
CHAS Application – Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme.
Contractors, Designers, get your company CHAS Registered if you want to win more business.
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Veritas Consulting have a proven track record helping many companies with their CHAS application.
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5) Help your organisation become CHAS compliant quickly.
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How to apply for a CSCS Card Health & Safety CSCS Test
The fastest way to book a CSCS Health and Safety Test & get your CSCS card today?
The fastest CSCS Card Test booking system available anywhere is here CSCS Card Test . We have access to over 350 test centres nationwide and on average book over 50 CSCS Tests daily. This very easy to use CSCS Card Test booking system is used by some of the finest companies in the UK and abroad, and host of Directors, Managers, Supervisors and site Workers wanting a fast track route to their CSCS Card Health and Safety Test. > Click here to book your CSCS Card Test ow >
How long do I have to wait get my CSCS Health and Safety Test?
You can simply be in front of a test screen within 3 days from making your booking and payment for your CSCS Card Test.
Where can I take the Health and Safety Test?
You can take the CSCS Card Health and Safety Test anywhere you like! There are over 300 CSCS Card test centre’s in the UK, so you are able to book your health and safety test where close to where you live or even near to where you work, it’s totally up to you.
How do I prepare to take the CSCS Card Test?
So that you pass first time we can provide you with a CSCS card health and safety training just call FREE 0800 1488 677or visit our website and send an email CSCS Card Training and we will make sure this happens so you don’t waste your money on re-tests over and over again.
How do I take the CSCS Card Test?
The CSCS card test lasts for 45 minutes. But you can finish the test once you have answered all the questions. 45 multiple choice questions will appear on a computer screen and you just touch the answer you feel is the correct one. No computer skills are needed.
How difficult is the Health and Safety Test?
The health and safety test will cover questions related to your day-to-day job on a construction site. However, you will be expected to have knowledge on construction health and safety procedures.
How do I prepare for the CSCS card test?
Probably the best way to prepare for the CSCS Test is by purchasing a Construction Skills Health and Safety test training book or CDM Rom.This is an excellent source of information to help you get through the test. Or you can attend one of Veritas Consulting Healthy and Safety Test training days which will prepare you for the test.
What if I do not pass the CSCS test?
Don’t worry – you can take the test again and again. In case you fail consider obtaining the Construction Skills Health and Safety test training book and put in some time and effort revising prior to re-sitting your CSCS card test if you did not do so before.
How do I apply for my CSCS Card?
Pass the Construction Skills Health and Safety Test first, once you have done so, you will want to get your CSCS Card as soon as possible to do this you can contact the Construction Skills who will explain how you can get the correct card for your occupation.
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CHAS Registration Assessment – A Simple Guide
The CHAS Registration Assessment Scheme has been around for many years and sets the industry standard in terms of managing Health and Safety there are various categories available for CHAS accreditation namely for; Contractor, Principal Contractor, Designers and CDM Coordinators.
CHAS is abbreviated for The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. The Scheme is a run by the Government administered by the London Borough of Merton so therefore, not profit orientated, as some might think.
With the support of the Health and Safety Executive local Government Health and Safety and professionals, the CHAS Registration Scheme has been developed and refined.
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Construction Design and Management Regulations Presentation
What are Clients duties under CDM Regulations
On all non domestic construction projects, the Client is required to:-
• Check competence and resources of all appointees
• Ensure there are suitable management arrangements for the project including welfare facilities
• Allow sufficient time and resources for all stages
• Provide pre-construction information to designers and contractors
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