BBC Newsnight recently identified CSCS cards were fraudulently obtained via cheating at
an accredited test centre. The undercover investigation identified a member of staff helping candidates complete their CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test (HS&E Test).
The CSCS cards are issued based on applicants having the necessary qualifications for the job they carry out and passing the appropriate CITB HS&E Test.
Since the BBC report CITB have carried out their own investigations and have decided to recall 6,000 HS&E tests. The CITB HS&E test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness and is mandatory in order to obtain a CSCS card.
In order for the CSCS card to remain valid the identified cardholders must register to retake the CITB HS&E Test within one month and complete the test within three months. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in the immediate and permanent cancellation of the CSCS card.
CSCS and the CITB accept many of the 6,000 cardholders will not have taken part in fraudulent activity, however to retain the support and confidence of industry and avoid any doubt all the card holders contacted by CITB will be required to retake the test (free of charge).
The CITB have established a dedicated helpline on 0344 994 4053 for those that may have been affected by this.
