Health and safety assessments will become mandatory from February 2003 for ECS card holders.
All new cards issued will carry the ECS Assessed logo plus the CSCS Affiliated logo.

After February, cards will only be issued to those who can show basic health and safety knowledge by passing the ECS health and safety assessment, achieving NVQ Level 3 within five years of applying for the card, or completing a JIB-approved health and safety course.

Members holding a current ECS card are not required to replace it until the expiry date. However, if you meet the required standards and want a new style card they are available from the JIB.