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CHAS teams up with SafetyCulture to help members improve risk performance

CHAS, the trusted expert in supply chain compliance, has teamed up with SafetyCulture, the global technology company, to provide CHAS contractors with discounted access to SafetyCulture’s digital operations management platform.

SafetyCulture’s platform empowers businesses to harness the power of observation to identify and reduce risk and save money while driving continuous improvement in safety and quality management.  

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Access 360 sets its sights on the future with new UK headquarters

0n6783Access 360, one of the UK’s leading access solutions manufacturers, will open a new headquarters in autumn in the West Midlands to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities, facilitate greater bespoke engineering opportunities and reduce lead times.

Part of Tyman UK & Ireland, a division of Tyman Group, Access 360 provides construction professionals throughout the UK and Europe with roof, ceiling, wall and floor access products through its market-leading brands Bilco UK, Profab Access and Howe Green.

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ASFP launches new websites to improve global access to PFP support

0n6787The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched several new websites to reach out to fire safety professionals across the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, signposting them to ASFP resources and information, including membership, training and technical guidance.

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New research strengthens case against cutting corners on EV charging safety

New research on behalf of the Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has confirmed that projected demand for electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) can be readily accommodated by the UK’s workforce of fully qualified electricians. These findings further strengthen the case against use of non-qualified and under-qualified personnel to undertake this safety-critical work.

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CHAS Common Assessment Standard becomes commonplace

IanMCHAS Managing Director Ian McKinnon outlines how adoption of the Common Assessment Standard has gathered pace since its rollout began in 2019 with multiple major contractors now specifying the scheme and explains why now is the time for contractors who haven't yet taken the assessment to embrace the scheme.

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