construction health & safety group

What construction health & safety group does

Construction Health and Safety Group (CHSG) is a UK-registered charity (Charity No. 283249, Company No. 01573103) founded in 1952, delivering accredited health, safety, fire safety, scaffolding, temporary works, environmental and mental health training to the UK construction industry. The organisation operates a single physical training venue — the John Ryder Training Centre in Chertsey, Surrey — equipped with an external scaffold for practical inspection training, and runs a parallel online catalogue delivered via Zoom. Its product surface spans CHSG-branded classroom courses, CITB-accredited programmes (SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA, SEATS, DRHS, TWCTC, TWSTC), CISRS scaffolding courses, IPAF, LIEBHERR lifting operations, Mental Health First Aid, and a specialist Fire Safety Academy sub-brand offering fire risk assessment, fire door inspection, hot works permits and a diploma in construction fire safety.

The underlying technology is a conventional training delivery stack: WooCommerce for course e-commerce, HubSpot for CRM, Stripe for payments, Google Analytics for web analytics, Vimeo for video content, Castos for podcasts, SiteGround for hosting, and ReCAPTCHA for form security. There is no proprietary platform, no mobile app, and no AI or ML capabilities disclosed. Content is delivered through in-person instruction at the Chertsey centre, online via Zoom, and bespoke in-company programmes at client sites.

CHSG generates revenue through four streams: course fees (per-delegate pricing typically £150–£630), annual membership subscriptions providing discounted course access and member-only resources, digital resources such as BS 5975 PDF summaries, and Fire Safety Academy merchandise. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the website, supplemented by email newsletters, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), podcasts, webinars, and industry body referrals. CITB short course grant eligibility reduces net cost for employer buyers, broadening reach into grant-funded SME and enterprise training budgets. The organisation holds no disclosed funding, has no parent company, and operates without venture or private equity capital.

Name

construction health & safety group

Legal name

Construction Health and Safety Group

Website

https://chsg.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CHSG is a UK registered charity, founded in 1952, that delivers CITB-accredited, IFSM-recognised and Build UK-endorsed health, safety, fire, scaffolding and mental health training to the construction industry from its Chertsey training centre and via online Zoom courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Training Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Fire & Life Safety Inspections (Fire Code, Alarms, Sprinklers, Egress) (EDAEAKAE), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Construction safety training
• Health and safety courses
• CITB accredited courses
• Fire safety training
• Scaffolding inspection training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chertsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course fees: CHSG generates primary revenue through fees charged for classroom and online training courses across health and safety, fire safety, scaffolding, and CITB-accredited programmes. Prices vary by course and membership status, with members receiving discounted rates.
2. Membership subscriptions: CHSG offers a membership programme providing access to exclusive resources, discounted training courses, and member-only benefits. Revenue is generated through annual or recurring membership fees.
3. Digital products and resources: CHSG sells digital resources including PDF guides such as the Summary of BS 5975-1:2024 and BS 5975-2:2024 for £12 per download.
4. Merchandise: The Fire Safety Academy section of CHSG sells merchandise through its platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Construction Health & Safety Group (CHSG) is a registered charity that has delivered health, safety, and fire safety training to the UK construction industry since 1952. It offers classroom-based courses at its John Ryder Training Centre in Chertsey, online courses via Zoom, and bespoke company training programmes. Courses cover construction health and safety, fire safety (Fire Safety Academy), scaffolding (CISRS), temporary works (CITB-accredited), mental health first aid (MHFA), and digital resources such as BS 5975 guidance summaries.

Product overview

Construction Health & Safety Group (CHSG) is a training organization delivering classroom and online health and safety courses to the construction industry since 1952. The company offers its own CHSG-branded classroom courses (Asbestos Awareness, COSHH, Scaffold Awareness, Working at Height), an accredited Fire Safety Academy with specialized fire courses (Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Door Inspection, Fire Warden), CITB-accredited programs (SMSTS, SSSTS, SEATS, DRHS, Temporary Works), CISRS scaffolding qualifications, and Mental Health First Aid training. Courses are available in-person at their John Ryder Training Centre in Chertsey, online via Zoom, or as bespoke company training. The organization also provides digital resources including BS 5975 summaries. Membership offers discounted access to all training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHSG Fire Safety Academy: A specialized academy set up to meet demands for Fire Safety Training within the construction industry, offering a variety of courses and information.

Products and services

• CHSG Classroom Courses Classroom-based health and safety training courses covering Asbestos Awareness, COSHH Awareness, Formwork and Falsework Appreciation, Scaffold Awareness, Scaffolding TG20 and Beyond, and Working at Height, delivered at the John Ryder Training Centre in Chertsey.
• Fire Safety Academy Specialised fire safety training division offering Construction Fire Risk Assessment, Diploma in Construction Fire Safety & Fire Risk Management, Fire Door Inspection and Maintenance, Fire Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden/Fire Marshal, Hot Works Permit, and Responsible Person courses, with 5-year certifications and IFSM recognition.
• CITB Courses CITB-accredited courses including Directors Role for Health and Safety (DRHS), Health and Safety Awareness (HSA), Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS), Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), and Temporary Works training (TWCTC, TWSTC, TWGA), with Build UK endorsement and CITB short course grant eligibility.
• CISRS Scaffold Courses CISRS-accredited scaffolding courses including Basic Scaffold Inspection and Scaffolding Awareness Training for scaffold inspection competency on construction sites.
• Mental Health First Aid Courses Mental Health First Aid England-approved courses including Mental Health Aware (Half Day), Mental Health First Aid Refresher, and Mental Health First Aid Two Day courses, available in classroom and online formats.
• Online Training Courses Remote/online versions of CHSG, CITB, and Mental Health First Aid courses delivered via Zoom, providing accessibility for remote learners across the UK with the same curriculum as classroom courses.
• Bespoke Company Training Tailored training programmes customised to specific organisational needs, allowing construction companies and contractors to adapt fire and safety courses to their requirements, delivered in-company.
• Temporary Works Courses Courses covering temporary works including CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC), Temporary Works Supervisor (TWSTC), Temporary Works General Awareness, and related formwork training aligned with BS 5975 standards, supported by the Temporary Works Forum, CECA, Build UK, HSE and FMB.
• BS 5975 Digital Resources Digital PDF summary of BS 5975-1:2024 and BS 5975-2:2024 providing guidance on temporary works procedures and falsework design, available for £12 per download with free access for CHSG members.
• CHSG Membership Programme Annual/recurring membership programme providing discounted access to courses, free access to select digital resources, member-only benefits, and exclusive resources via the members area and members news.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year CHSG Fire Safety Academy certification awarded upon successful completion of fire safety courses.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHSG is an approved CITB training provider delivering accredited courses including SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA, SEATS, DRHS, TWCTC, TWSTC and TWGA. Many CITB courses are eligible for CITB short course grants, reducing the net cost for employers. CITB provides the certification upon course completion, typically valid for 5 years.
• IFSM (Institution of Fire Safety Managers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHSG's Hot Works Permit in Construction course is IFSM-recognised, giving the course professional credibility and industry recognition within the fire safety management community.
• Temporary Works ForummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Temporary Works Coordinator Training Course (TWCTC) is supported by the Temporary Works Forum, which represents the temporary works sector and helps set industry standards.
• CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCECA supports the TWCTC course, lending industry credibility and helping ensure the training meets civil engineering sector needs.
• Build UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild UK endorses both the SSSTS and SMSTS courses delivered by CHSG as the standard training for supervisors and managers on Build UK sites. Build UK also supports the TWCTC course.
• HSE (Health and Safety Executive)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Health and Safety Executive supports the TWCTC course and is the UK regulatory body for occupational health and safety, lending regulatory authority to the training programme.
• FMB (Federation of Master Builders)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federation of Master Builders supports the TWCTC course, representing the interests of small and medium-sized building companies.
• CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHSG delivers CISRS-accredited scaffolding courses including Basic Scaffold Inspection and Scaffolding Awareness Training, using the CISRS brand and certification framework.
• IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHSG offers MEWPs for Managers courses in partnership with IPAF, delivering powered access training under the international federation's standards.
• LIEBHERRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHSG delivers CPCS Appointed Person Training Course for Lifting Operations in partnership with LIEBHERR, covering specific lifting equipment training.
• MHFA (Mental Health First Aid England)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHSG is an approved provider of Mental Health First Aid courses, delivering Mental Health Aware (half-day), Mental Health First Aid (two-day), and refresher courses under the MHFA England framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: UK-established health, safety and environmental training and membership body offering accredited qualifications, audits and training across multiple industries including construction; comparable to CHSG as a long-standing training organisation serving workplace safety compliance.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): UK chartered body for safety professionals that accredits and delivers courses such as IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Directing Safely; comparable to CHSG as a provider of accredited occupational H&S training taken by managers and supervisors in construction.

Direct peers

• Astutis: UK-based accredited health, safety and environmental training provider delivering NEBOSH, IOSH and bespoke corporate courses with both classroom and online formats; directly comparable to CHSG in EHS training delivery model, accreditation set and customer base.
• Develop Training: UK training provider specialising in construction, utilities and safety courses including SMSTS, SSSTS, NPORS and bespoke corporate programmes; a direct competitor to CHSG in CITB-accredited construction site safety training.
• Green Cross Training: UK construction-focused safety training company delivering CITB SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA and SEATS courses plus bespoke on-site training; competes head-to-head with CHSG in the same CITB-accredited curriculum for UK construction clients.
• Safety Pass Alliance (SPA): UK-wide safety passport scheme primarily serving construction and engineering contractors with core H&S training courses; comparable to CHSG's CITB-based construction H&S training portfolio and customer base.
• CCNSG (Client Contractor National Safety Group): Industry-sponsored safety passport scheme delivering National Safety Group courses to engineering and construction contractors, closely overlapping CHSG's supervisor/manager training offerings in scope and audience.

Others

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): UK statutory training body that sets standards, accredits providers and administers grants for construction training including SMSTS, SSSTS and HSA; a key partner of CHSG that shapes the competitive landscape for CITB-accredited courses.
• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health): UK awarding body for vocational H&S qualifications (e.g., National General Certificate) widely taken in construction; an adjacent ecosystem participant whose qualifications complement or substitute for CHSG's CITB-accredited curriculum.

Emerging players

• Skills Training Centre: UK provider of CITB SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid and construction safety courses with classroom and online options; an emerging competitor to CHSG in the same accredited curriculum and SME/contractor customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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