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5th February, 2019 - News
In December 2018, we opened up the member survey to find out what you think about HASpod. The results are in and we are really grateful for the feedback, ratings and reviews received from our members. Here's what you said, and our plan of action moving forward.
Read Post10th August, 2018 - News
We have been busy adding more method statement templates to our library over the past couple of weeks and are pleased to announce we have hit a new milestone... 100! You can use the free blank method statement template to start, or you can find one ready to use for your task or activity.
Read Post29th June, 2018 - Paperwork
Getting CHAS accreditation is a priority for many construction companies, as it shows that your business is committed to health and safety best practice. But how do you go about getting CHAS? These 5 key steps will be needed to prepare your business for gaining CHAS accreditation.
Read Post23rd February, 2018 - News
We have added CDM support packs for all duty holders to HASpod. The CDM packs include annual support for Clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, Designers and Contractors - with guides, documents, training and tools for the latest CDM Regulations.
Read Post31st January, 2018 - News
HASpod has been re-built to provide a major upgrade, improved membership, plus more services and choice than ever before.
Read Post1st June, 2017 - CDM
Do you know your duties under CDM? You soon will when you download our free guidance pdfs. Since nearly everyone has duties under CDM, we have created 6 FREE downloadable PDF factsheets, covering guidance for CDM duty holders. Get up to speed on your CDM duties.
Read Post27th March, 2017 - News
We are pleased to introduce our new Talks Plan membership for simple online health and safety talk management. Health and safety talks are a great way of creating a positive health and safety culture, complying with the law, and keeping your workforce safe.
Read Post6th January, 2017 - CDM
Does CDM 2015 apply to residential projects? This is a common question under CDM, and the short answer is - Yes. If you are a principal contractor, contractor, designer or principal designer, CDM 2015 applies in full to residential projects. Find out more about CDM 2015 and residential projects.
Read Post24th November, 2016 - CDM
CDM 2015 created the role of principal designer, and under the regulations, this duty holder is responsible for managing health and safety during the pre-construction phase. What information should a principal designer provide to comply with the regulations?
Read Post25th May, 2016 - CDM
The CDM coordinator role ended in 2015, so what exactly happened to the CDM coordinator? The introduction of the CDM coordinator role was made under the CDM 2007 regulations, however, the introduction of the CDM 2015 regulations saw the removal of the CDM coordinator role. Why?
Read Post6th May, 2016 - CDM
Here's a summary of 10 differences between CDM 2015 and the previous CDM 2007 regulations. CDM 2015 have been in force for some time now, and apply to all construction projects in Great Britain and CDM 2015 has a number of differences with the 2007 version of the regulations.
Read Post21st April, 2016 - Paperwork
CHAS registration can be a difficult process, but with the help of our new free CHAS application guidance, you can succeed! Gaining CHAS registration can be daunting if you have never been through the process before, find out about our CHAS guide, and how to get access to it in this blog post.
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