CSCS Card Expiry Rules (2026): What Employers Must Track
A practical checklist for avoiding lapse risk and inspection pain around CSCS expiry tracking.
CSCS expiry risk is operational, not admin-only. Missed cards quickly become blocked-site access, project delays, and contractor friction.
Track card type, holder, and expiry date centrally. Avoid fragmented spreadsheets across supervisors.
Set staged reminders (90, 60, 30, 7 days) and assign owners for each renewal action.
Maintain an audit-ready status trail so you can evidence active management during inspections.
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