December 11, 2023 CHAS Offers New Service Focused on Vehicle Compliance

The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme specifically targets the holistic safety and standardization of commercial vehicles.

In a world increasingly conscious of the importance of health and safety in the workplace, commercial vehicle owners often grapple with the complexities of adhering to stringent regulatory standards. Recognising this challenge, CHAS has worked with National Highways and Driving for Better Business to develop the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme — a holistic solution geared towards ensuring commercial vehicle and fleet compliance.

What Is the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme?

Navigating the realm of vehicle compliance can be daunting, especially given that the average penalty for every non-compliance offence is a staggering £972. To counteract these challenges, the Vehicle Compliance Scheme specifically targets the holistic safety and standardisation of commercial vehicles. This groundbreaking initiative promises to mitigate the stress associated with vehicle compliance, elevating the safety metrics of individual vehicles and entire fleets.

By simplifying and streamlining the compliance process, CHAS not only ensures regulatory adherence but also fosters a culture of enhanced best practices. This means businesses can now prioritise safety and compliance without the associated headaches.

What Does the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme Cover?

The CHAS Vehicle Assessment Scheme evaluates five essential areas to assess compliance with critical vehicle and driver safety standards.

1. Vehicle Maintenance and Record-keeping: This aspect involves reviewing risk assessments, taxation records, insurance certificates, and MOT documentation for vehicles to ensure they are properly maintained and legally compliant.
2. Driver Certification and Training Records: This includes checking records for driving license validations, employee training, and a driver register that lists assigned vehicles and keyholders, ensuring drivers are qualified and adequately trained.
3. Driver Health and Wellbeing: This focuses on assessing protocols for driver fitness, policies for safe working practices, and records related to working hours, eyesight tests, and drug and alcohol testing, aiming to ensure driver health and safety.
4. Safety Inspection and Defect Management: This involves assessing fleet management and maintenance responsibility, regular vehicle inspections, and the presence of vehicle safety features like sensors, dash cams, and speed limiters to manage vehicle safety and maintenance.
5. Collision, Penalty, and Incident Management: This area looks at procedures for recording and preventing road traffic collisions, incidents, and near-misses, aiming to enhance overall road safety and reduce accidents.

Why Opt for the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme?

• Comprehensive Assessment: Gauge the compliance of your vehicle across 14 pivotal areas encompassing the driver, the vehicle operations, record-keeping, and safe working protocols.
• Collaborative Endeavor: Developed with National Highways and Driving for Better Business, the Vehicle Compliance Scheme is driven by real-world insights and compliance challenges.
• Risk Mitigation: Actively reduce work-related road hazards, shielding your employees, business reputation, and bottom line.
• Legal and Financial Security: Escalate compliance, access discounted insurance rates, and reduce the risk of fines and penalties for operating non-compliant vehicles.
• Business Ethos: Exhibit a commitment to responsible business practices, further safeguarding your brand and reputation.
• Economic Viability: Affordable rates starting at £89 annually with attractive discounts for bulk vehicle registrations.
• Operational Efficiency: Align with vehicle specifications, minimise vehicle breakdowns, curtail downtime, and enhance overall vehicular performance.
• Competitive Edge: Distinguish yourself in the market and augment your visibility amongst a clientele network of over 2,500.

At its core, the CHAS Vehicle Compliance Scheme fundamentally helps you to effectively manage work-related road risks. This leads to a reduction in road and driver incidents, resulting in fewer employee injuries and less need for vehicle repairs.

About the Author:
Alex Minett is the Head of Global New Markets at CHAS, the UK’s leading health and safety assessment scheme and provider of risk mitigation, compliance, and supply chain management services. With a working history in the audit and management consulting industry, Alex is experienced in implementing visions and strategies. Skilled in negotiation, management and business development, he is passionate about driving CHAS in its mission to safeguard organisations from risk in the UK.

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