Tricel Water: Proudly CHAS-Accredited for Exceptional Health & Safety Standards
At Tricel Water, we’re committed to excellence in health, safety, and risk management. As part of this commitment, we are proud to hold CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) accreditation, a trusted mark of quality across the UK.
What Is CHAS Accreditation?
CHAS stands for Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme, the UK’s leading contractor health and safety accreditation system. One of the founding members of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), CHAS helps organisations demonstrate consistent, high standards in health and safety. iHascoCHAS
Why CHAS Accreditation Matters
- Demonstrates Legal Compliance and Risk Management
CHAS assesses your health and safety management systems—including policies, training, risk-assessments, and incident records—carried out by NEBOSH-qualified assessors. This ensures full alignment with both UK HSE requirements and SSIP standards. CHASiHasco
- Streamlines Tendering and Prequalification
Once certified, Tricel Water is listed in the CHAS database and can bypass repetitive PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaires), which saves time and effort when bidding for contracts—particularly with public-sector clients. THS Websitehaspod.com
- Unlocks New Business Opportunities
CHAS accreditation grants access to over 2,500 clients via the VeriforceONE Client Portal, allowing potential clients to see our verified compliance and inviting new work opportunities. CHAS+2CHAS+2
- Enhances Trust and Reputation
Displaying the CHAS logo communicates professionalism, reliability, and robust health and safety standards—an essential boost for client confidence. iSafeTHS Website
- Improves Safety, Lowers Risks, and Cuts Costs
Prioritising health and safety leads to fewer workplace incidents, mitigating legal risks and reducing downtime and compensation costs.
The CHAS Membership Experience
CHAS Standard Membership includes:
A comprehensive Health & Safety Assessment
Self-certified insurance module
Automatic SSIP compliance
Access to the VeriforceONE portal, with instant visibility to buyers CHAS
Assessment Methods:
Full Desktop Assessment: Submit documents online for remote evaluation.
On-site Audit (CHAS Assured): Optionally, schedules live audits for confirmation of embedded health and safety practices.
Deemed to Satisfy: If accredited under other SSIP schemes, this route avoids redundant assessments. CHAS
Why This Accreditation Matters for You
Peace of Mind: Work with a partner who always maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, and full regulatory compliance every time.
Reliability and Efficiency: Our CHAS accreditation ensures processes are streamlined, delays are reduced, and compliance is clearly demonstrated from the very beginning.
Trusted Partner: CHAS accreditation proves that safety is not just a requirement but a fundamental part of how we operate every day.
About CHAS: Facts That Matter
Founded: 1997, one of the earliest and most respected SSIP-accredited bodies. THS Websitebeaconrisk.co.uk
Recognised: Widely accepted across sectors beyond construction, including infrastructure, environmental services, and utilities.
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