Are Electrical Contractors DBS Checked?

The CRB and the ISA have merged to become the DBS so CRB checks are now DBS checks.

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) so CRB checks are now called DBS checks.

Working in schools and FE colleges, there should be arrangements in place with contractors to make sure that any of the contractor’s staff working regularly in the premises with the opportunity for contact with children, ;the contractor has obtained a barred list check and an enhanced criminal records check.

For contractor’s staff who do not work regularly at a school but may have contact with children, it is up to head teachers and principals to use their professional judgment to decide whether to request a criminal records check and how to supervise these workers.

At Intersafe all of our Engineers are DBS checked so that you have peace of mind. Intersafe Director, Adrian Pendle said “In our 20 years at Intersafe we have worked with many schools, colleges and universities and all of our engineers are DBS checked. We understand the bespoke needs of schools and offer a professional service to meet those needs.”

Intersafe deliver tailored solutions and are specialists in PAT Testing, Periodic Inspection and Testing ;and Thermal Imaging. Contact Steph by calling 02380 610101 or email stephanie@intersafe.co.uk to book an appointment.