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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM

Part 1

Hereby apply to be elected members of the Water Jetting Association (hereafter referred to as the WJA) in accordance with conditions set out in the WJA Constitution and Byelaws currently in force. These will be observed by us. We also agree to be bound by the constitution and bylaws as amended at any future time. We have read the constitution and byelaws provided with this application. We also agree that the WJA may keep our details in an electronic form and may use them in connection with its business. If we are accepted as members of the WJA, we agree to adopt and abide by the WJA Charter of Professional Conduct incorporating the following principles:

  • 1. Legality & Fairness

    Members will ensure that they conduct themselves and their business in a legal, lawful and socially responsible manner and that they uphold principles of fairness and equal opportunity and business practices which are free from any form of unlawful discrimination whether on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability or otherwise.

  • 2. Competence & Professional Standards

    Members will guarantee that all business affairs are administered in a thoroughly competent andprofessional manner.

  • 3. Honesty & Integrity

    Members will adopt an attitude in all business relationships which is totally honest, diligent and faithful as regards not only all contracts or agreements into which you enter freely but also any other business arrangements and obligations.

  • 4. No Prejudicial Action

    Members will refrain from any conduct or action that is prejudicial or detrimental to the interests of the WJA and will not act in any manner which is likely to bring their selves, their profession or the WJA into disrepute.

  • 5. Active Participation

    Members will undertake to become active participants within the WJA, accepting all the rules and promoting them within their organisation, and agreeing to support all common objectives.

  • 6. Compliance

    a) Members undertake that any work which they perform will be carried out according to the requirements of the relevant Code of Practice published by the WJA and will endeavour to promote WJA standards and training within their organisations.
    b) Members will sign a declaration at each annual membership renewal date confirming that they are fully insured and covered for all activities of their business.
    c) Members will confirm acceptance of this declaration annually as part of the online membership renewal process.

  • 7. Accidents, Incidents & Near Misses

    All accidents, incidents and near misses relating to water jetting activities must be reported to the WJA (this can be done anonymously) for inclusion on the incident section of the WJA website.

  • 8. Expulsion for Breach

    Any breach of this charter by members will be dealt with in accordance with the constitution and bylaws and may lead to expulsion from the WJA.

Membership category

Part 1

  • We have read the membership criteria checklist provided with this form and we confirm that we have met the criteria for membership category (select a category from C1 to C6)

  • 1. We enclose the non-refundable administration fee of

    £ + VAT

    Note: for renewals - no administration fee is required.

  • 2. We also enclose payment for our current year’s subscription of

    £ + VAT

    for full membership in the selected category.

  • We undertake to pay the subscription and such levies or other payments as shall be determined, when necessary, by the WJA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and in the manner and at such times laid down in the byelaws. We undertake to give any further particulars, in addition to those requested in Part 2 of this form, in connection with this application and hereafter as and when required by the WJA. We also agree to permit authorised officers of the WJA to inspect our operations for the purpose of assessing our suitability for membership and, subsequently, to ascertain whether standards are being maintained in accordance with the WJA’s constitution and byelaws. We also undertake to notify the WJA in writing of any changes to our organisation relevant to membership of the association.

  • Signature:
  • Date:
    2024-04-18
  • Print name:

  • For, and on behalf of, the company named in the first paragraph of this form.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 2

Please note: this section includes information required for the WJA’s application audit process

1. ORGANISATION DETAILS
  • Full name of organisation applying for membership
  • Legal status (for example, sole trader, limited company PLC)
  • Company registration number
  • Certificate of Incorporation(you can optionally upload the certification file)
  • 2. VAT NUMBER (please provide a copy of your VAT certificate)
  • 3. REGISTERED ADDRESS OR ADDRESS OF HEAD OFFICE
  • Company contact for correspondence
  • Email address of company contact
  • Telephone number
  • Mobile phone number
  • Address of works depot or workshops
  • Telephone number of works depot

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 2

Please note: this section includes information required for the WJA’s application audit process

  • 4. NAMES AND JOB TITLES OF ALL PARTNERS & DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE COMPANY SECRETARY
  • 5. AREAS OF BUSINESS: for example, hydrodemolition, surface preparation, drain and sewer cleaning, manufacturer, equipment supply, equipment sales and hire, training.
  • 6. WATER JETTING EQUIPMENT: please list the type, horsepower and maximum working pressure of all equipment owned, along with the number of each type.
  • Please list, as above, the actual or typical types of water jetting equipment operated by the company under lease or rental agreements.
  • Please provide evidence of your company’s plant and machinery maintenance and testing procedures in compliance with PUWER.
  • Does your company follow guidance on safe use and maintenance of jetting hoses?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
    Does your company carry out regular jetting hose inspections?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
    Does your company maintain a jetting hose register?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 2

Please note: this section includes information required for the WJA’s application audit process

  • Does your company monitor noise and vibration in the workplace?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
    Does your company carry out work tasks following safe systems of work that involve providing risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) documentation?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
    Does your company carry out occupational health surveillance of your employees?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
  • 6. PERSONNEL EMPLOYED
    Please state the average number of personnel EMPLOYED in your company over the last 3 years, ENGAGED in WATER JETTING ACTIVITIES.
    a) PAYE full time staff
  • 8. TRAINING

    Please note: all water jetting training must be carried out to WJA approved standard or proof of intention to meet these standards must be provided.

  • Do your water jetting operators receive WJA Safety Awareness training
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
    Do your water jetting operators receive WJA practical module training?
    If yes, please provide documentary evidence. This is now a requirement for all operational staff.
  • Do you maintain a training matrix for your water jetting operatives?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
    Do you operate a competency monitoring scheme for your water jetting operatives?
    If yes, please provide documentary examples.
  • Please describe how your operatives are trained to carry out water jetting.
  • Please name and list the courses related to water jetting attended.
  • Do your operators, supervisors, or managers hold other safety qualifications?
    For example: IOSH, NEBOSH, SSSTS, and SMSTS. If yes, please list, giving details of which type of employee holds each qualification.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 2

Please note: this section includes information required for the WJA’s application audit process

  • 9. POLICIES

    Do you have published policies that comply with current legislation for the following?

  • Quality
    Health and safety
    Environmental
    Training
    Please provide a copy or your subcontractor tax certificate (Form 714C) if applicable.
  • 10. ACCREDITATIONS
    Does your company hold any accreditations: for example ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, Achilles, CHAS, FORS
    Do any of your accreditations incorporate compliance with codes of practice?
  • 11. ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS (Relating to water jetting only)
  • Have you received any Prohibition Notices in the last year?
  • Have you had any reportable incidents (RIDDOR) in the last 2 years?

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 2

Please note: this section includes information required for the WJA’s application audit process

  • 12. RECORD OF TRADING (New applications only)

    Please note: your company must have been trading for at least six months to apply for WJA membership.

  • How many years has your company been trading for?

    • Under its current name
    • Under any former names

  • Please list company names formally used, if any.

    Please list names of other companies in your group which undertake water jetting and water jetting related activities other than the name provided in Part 1.
  • Please note: separate applications will be needed for these companies to become members of the WJA if they have distinct identities. Also, if these companies trade under a separate VAT number or company registration, they are not entitled to membership under this application. A separate application should be made, for which the related membership subscription will apply
  • 13. TURNOVER

    Please state the provide turnover fines for your company for each of the last three full final years.

  • Total company turnover

  • Water jetting operations turnover

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 2

Please note: this section includes information required for the WJA’s application audit process

  • 14. INSURANCES

    Please attach copies of the insurance certificates itemised below.

  • Public liability insurance – expiry date
  • Employer liability insurance – expiry date
  • Professional indemnity – expiry date
  • Hired-in plant or product liability insurance – expiry date
  • Motor insurance – expiry date
  • Do you have a policy declaration that incorporates water jetting as a business description and identifies types of related activities you provide?
    If yes, please provide a copy of the declaration.
  • 15. YOUR BANK Please give the name and address of your company’s main bank.
  • 16. YOUR ACCOUNTANTS Please give the name and address of your company’s accountants.
  • DIRECTORS AND / OR PRINCIPALS DECLARATION

    I declare that none of the Directors or Principals of the company making this application have a liability for undischarged debt resulting from previous bankruptcy proceedings or were Directors or Principals of a Limited Company that went into liquidation with undischarged debts.

  • Signature
  • Date 2024-04-18
  • Print name
  • Position in company
  • For and on behalf of
  • For and on behalf of the company named in the final paragraph of this form

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Part 3

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Please sign to acknowledge you understand the information provided above and its relevance to your application.

  • If your company does not meet the criteria for the membership category to which you are applying, the WJA Council may, as it deems fit place your company membership into the provisional category. Should your company be deemed to require this provisional status, it will be reviewed on the final date of renewal for the purpose of upgrading your company to full membership status if it is warranted. If you believe you meet full membership requirements before the renewal date you should inform the WJA and provide evidence. The WJA will then review your company status and, if appropriate, upgrade it to full membership at that point. The membership form provides details of the high standards of professionalism required of members of the WJA, including compliance with its codes of practice. If your application is accepted, you will have signed to agree to those standards as defined by the WJA Constitution and Byelaws, the WJA Professional Charter and the current WJA Codes of Practice. The WJA may assist through its appointed officer (members of committees) to provide you with guidance and support in achieving the standards required. Some assistance will be provided free of charge. However, if any appointed officer must travel or give up time to assist you in making your application, or to attend meetings specially related to your application, you will be charged for that time and whatever expenses that are incurred for travel and any overnight accommodation. All details provided shall be based on a declaration of truth, integrity and honesty. Any shortfalls for membership shall be identified through the application process with the information provided in the application form. These details will provide the WJA and its appointed officer with the information needed to propose or deny membership. They may also allow the WJA and its appointed officer to provide guidance to assist in compliance or maybe subject to an On-Site Audit. Please see the attached copy of the WJA constitution and byelaws. Having read these documents, you will be aware of the definition and expressions used and be familiar with the disciplinary procedures as stated in Appendix 2, which related to WJA membership and standards.

  • Signature
  • Date 2024-04-18
  • Print name
  • Position in company
  • For and on behalf of the company named in the final paragraph of this form.
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