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CSRCard shouldbe a flexible friend CPD AND THE GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CLIENTS GROUP SUPPORT NEW APPROACH TO INSPECTION...

D ue to the ongoing COVID-19 those responsible for checking to be flexible if a CSR card has only recently expired. This approach, which will be kept under regular review, is supported by both the Construction Procurement Delivery and the Government Construction Clients Group. It should be noted, however, that this flexibility does NOT extend to those individuals who have previously held a CSR card in the past, or have yet to complete training. pandemic, the Construction Skills Register is asking employers and The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in the closing of Pearson-VUE centres for the CITBGB Health, Safety and Environment

Test. This is outside of anyone’s control, but will impact the renewal of Construction Skills Register Plant and Supervisor cards. Unfortunately, CSR will not renew these cards

to complete a full course. This extension may be increased. CSR training providers are not currently operating, although they are exploring alternative options and will issue a

without confirmation that the operative has passed the relevant touch screen test. Again, we are asking employers and those inspecting checking CSR cards to exercise a degree of flexibility. The grace period available for the renewal of cards will be extended by three months, so candidates can undertake a refresher course or technical test instead of having

further statement on the CEF website. The business continuity plan is operational to ensure cards can still be processed and queries answered. Construction Skills Register T: +44 (0)28 9087 7150 E: csr@cefni.co.uk www.cefni.co.uk/schemes/construction- skills-register

THE CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS FEDERATION’S NEW SAFE-T-CERT APPROACH HELPS TO ENSURE BUSINESS CONTINUITY...

Keeping a safe distance

I n response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Safe-T-Cert, CEF’s health and safety management system, made the decision in mid-March to temporarily move to remote auditing.

the Government and Public Health Agency around social distancing and working from home where possible. It also guarantees a level of business continuity whilst taking into account the health and safety of Safe-T-Cert staff, auditors and the companies being audited. If a company is due to be audited, their appointed auditor will be in contact in

to work with the auditor and provide the information required. Safe-T-Cert Manager, Jonathan Caughey commented: “We have been really pleased with the response to remote auditing. In the main, companies have embraced this new way of working and continue to benefit from Safe-T-Cert certification during these challenging times. The Safe-T-Cert business continuity plan is operational and the team remain available to answer any questions companies may have. The situation is being constantly monitored and remote auditing will remain in place until it is safe to return to face to face audits.” Safe-T-Cert T: +44 (0)28 9087 7154 E: stc@cefni.co.uk

This approach, taken in conjunction with Construction Procurement Delivery (CPD) and Government Construction Clients, ensures Safe-T-Cert certification will remain accepted for tendering purposes throughout these exceptional circumstances. This course of action takes into consideration advice from

Jonathan Caughey, Manager of the CEF Safe- T-Cert Health and Safety Scheme.

the usual way to confirm the date and outline the revised process. A variety of different methods will then be employed for certification, with the emphasis on flexibility to assist companies of all sizes

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