How AWA Tree Consultants’ ISO 9001 and CHAS Accreditations Ensure Quality and Safety for Your Tree Projects

At AWA Tree Consultants, we are proud to have achieved both ISO 9001 and CHAS (SSIP) accreditations. These certifications are more than just badges—they represent our commitment to delivering the highest quality services while ensuring the health and safety of our clients, employees, and the communities we serve. But what exactly are these accreditations, and how do they make a difference for you, our clients?

What is ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management systems (QMS). For a company like AWA Tree Consultants, this means we have a well-structured system in place to ensure that the services we deliver are consistent, reliable, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each project.

But how does ISO 9001 benefit you in relation to trees and planning?

Ensuring Quality in Tree Planning and Development

Tree surveys and planning applications are critical stages in development projects. AWA’s ISO 9001 accreditation guarantees that we approach each project with a defined process, ensuring the accuracy of tree surveys, impact assessments, and mitigation plans.

Precision and compliance: Our structured quality management system ensures that our tree surveys, root protection plans, and arboricultural impact assessments meet the latest industry standards and planning regulations. This reduces delays in planning applications and ensures smooth communication with local authorities.

Client-centred service: With ISO 9001, we prioritize client feedback and continuously improve our processes. This allows us to offer solutions that align with your specific needs, whether you’re a property developer seeking planning permission or a landowner needing long-term tree management plans.

What is CHAS (SSIP)?

CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) is a leading health and safety accreditation in the UK and is part of the government-backed SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) initiative. Achieving CHAS accreditation demonstrates that AWA Tree Consultants meet the highest standards for managing health and safety risks on-site.

This is particularly important when considering trees and risk management.

Minimising Risk in Tree Management

Tree work often involves high-risk activities, while pruning and removal is the work of tree surgeons, our tree inspections and surveys have their own associated risks. At AWA Tree Consultants, the safety of our team, the public and our clients is a top priority, and CHAS accreditation highlights our ability to manage these risks effectively. Here’s how CHAS helps:

Health and safety assurance: Whether we’re inspecting mature trees near buildings, public spaces, or roads, we have rigorous health and safety procedures in place. You can trust that all tree survey work is carried out safely, protecting people, property, and the environment.

Peace of mind for clients: For clients such as local authorities, landowners, and developers, knowing that AWA is CHAS accredited provides security. It means our risk assessments, method statements, and safety protocols meet stringent legal and safety requirements, reducing liability on your part.

How These Accreditations Benefit Our Clients

Both ISO 9001 and CHAS accreditations give you, our client, confidence in the services we deliver. Here’s how they directly benefit your projects:

Regulatory Compliance: With ISO 9001, we ensure that all our tree surveys and reports meet local planning regulations, reducing the risk of delays or rejections during planning applications. CHAS accreditation ensures we meet health and safety laws, which is crucial for managing tree survey work on your land.

Risk Reduction: Our CHAS accreditation assures that our health and safety practices mitigate the associated risk of survey work effectively. Whether it’s routine inspections, schools or highways or emergency tree survey work, we handle everything with safety as the priority.

Consistent Quality and Efficiency: With ISO 9001, you’re guaranteed a service that is consistent and efficient. Our processes are designed to minimise errors and improve communication at every stage of your project. This means fewer headaches and faster resolutions.

Client-Centred Solutions: Both accreditations reinforce our commitment to client satisfaction. We listen to your needs and continuously seek to improve our services. Whether it’s helping you navigate tree preservation orders (TPOs) or offering ongoing tree risk assessments, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Conclusion: Your Trusted Partner in Tree Consultancy

At AWA Tree Consultants, our ISO 9001 and CHAS (SSIP) accreditations are more than just symbols—they are a promise of quality and safety. From helping you meet planning requirements with precise tree surveys to managing the risks associated with tree surveys, maintenance and associated works, our certifications ensure that you receive the best possible service, every time.

If you’re looking for a reliable partner to support your tree management needs—whether for planning, development, or risk assessment—AWA Tree Consultants has the expertise and the accreditations to give you complete peace of mind.