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Should international employees hold a card featuring the CSCS logo?
There will be occasions where international visitors are required on site to oversee works and it
may not be practical for them to hold a card featuring the CSCS logo. This will have been pre-
agreed by the Principal Contractor and site management should refer to the risk assessment
developed for this situation. International operatives who attend UK sites regularly and hold
international qualifications can apply to UK ENIC to check whether the qualification maps to a
UK equivalent. If the qualification maps, the operative will be able to apply for a CSCS card by
following the process on the CSCS website.
What is the process for reporting a fraudulent card?

If a card fails to pass the checks and is suspected to be fraudulent, then a Smart Site will not
allow the cardholder to access the site and you should follow the steps below:
1. Retain the card if possible
2. Make photocopies or take photos of the front and back of the card
3. Record the cardholder’s name and address
4.Ask the cardholder where the card was obtained from
5. Select ‘Report suspected fraudulent card’ on the CSCS Smart Check App
6. Select the relevant scheme and attach images of both the front and the back of the card
7. Fill out the required information and submit the form.
Card schemes displaying the CSCS logo take the issue of fraudulently obtained cards extremely
seriously. Fraudulently obtained cards enable unqualified workers to gain access to construction
sites where they may be a risk to themselves and others working alongside them.
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