The Complys Blog
Practical guides and compliance checklists for every UK trade — scaffolding, electrical, roofing, rail, healthcare and more.
Guides
What is a RAMS document and do you need one?
A plain-English guide to Risk Assessments and Method Statements — what they are, when you need them, and how to write one quickly.
How to get CHAS or SMAS accreditation: a guide for small contractors
What CHAS and SMAS require, why applications fail, and how to make sure your business is ready before you apply.
Compliance checklists by trade
Find the checklist for your trade or company type.
Scaffolding compliance checklist: what contractors want to see
Everything a principal contractor will check before letting a scaffolding company on site — NASC, CISRS cards, RAMS and more.
Electrical contractor compliance checklist
The documents, certifications and insurance every electrical contractor needs to work commercially in the UK.
Roofing contractor compliance checklist
What roofing contractors need to have in place before working on commercial and domestic projects in the UK.
Groundworks and civil engineering compliance checklist
Compliance requirements for groundworks, civils and earthworks contractors working on UK construction projects.
Plumbing and heating contractor compliance checklist
Gas Safe, CIPHE, insurance, RAMS and everything else a plumbing and heating contractor needs to be compliant.
General construction contractor compliance checklist
A complete compliance checklist for general builders and construction contractors working in the UK.
Plant and equipment hire compliance checklist
LOLER, PUWER, inspection records and everything a plant and equipment hire company needs to stay compliant.
Healthcare and facilities management compliance checklist
DBS checks, mandatory training, contractor compliance and everything healthcare and FM businesses need in place.
Property manager compliance checklist
Gas safety, EICR, EPC, fire risk and every certificate a property manager needs to track across their portfolio.
Rail and specialist contractor compliance checklist
Sentinel cards, PTS, COSS and everything rail contractors need to be compliant and on the Network Rail approved list.
Principal contractor compliance checklist
Everything a principal contractor needs to manage on their own compliance and across their subcontractor supply chain.
Sole trader compliance checklist for UK tradespeople
What sole traders in the UK need to have in place to work commercially — insurance, RAMS, accreditation and worker documents.
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