Accreditations Explained

BSI EN ISO 9001: 2000
Internationally recognised quality management standard.

CHAS – Contractors Health & Safety Scheme
Demonstrates compliance and management of health & safety legislation.

Safe Contractor
A scheme for contractors that ensures appropriate health & safety policies and procedures are in place.

Constructionline
An independent vetting service for the construction industry, backed by the government, provides approval for companies wishing to work in the public sector.

FCA – Fencing Contractors Association
The trade association for the fencing industry

CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme
Established to improve quality and reduce accidents in the construction industry. CSCS accreditation is seen as evidence of operational competence and will be mandatory for all construction workers by 2010.

Link Up
Qualification for suppliers to the UK rail-industry; part of the Achilles group.

European Perimeter Protection Association
EPPA is a voluntary trade organisation set up to establish quality standards across the market.

CITB – Site Management Safety Training Scheme
SMSTS courses cover all aspects of Health & Safety including CDM 2007 Regulations and the achievement of this qualification demonstrates a high-level of commitment and competence.

CITB – Construction Skills
This UK training organisation for the construction industry is part of the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and demonstrates that operative are quailed to operate plant safely.

Lantra
The skills council for the fencing industry, Lantra works to improve productivity and performance in the workforce.