Guidance Manuals & Documents

Application for the STOW Certification Audit

The Energy Chamber is pleased to inform contractors of our online system for STOW Certification. Using the online system you can apply for the STOW audit and track the progress of your audit.  Please login to the STOW database using the right panel on the homepage of this website.  


The application fee for the STOW certification audit is as follows:  

Chamber Members ($TT)
Non Members ($TT)
Low Risk $1,000.00 + VAT $1,250.00 + VAT
High Risk $3,000.00 + VAT $3,750.00 + VAT

Contractors are encouraged to utilize the following documents when preparing for the STOW certification audit:

An Introduction to STOW

This is a one stop document for information on STOW


STOW Contractor Guidance Manual (Version: Nov 2023)
The STOW Contractor Guidance Manual provides details and guidance on the 11 elements of the STOW HSE requirements. Click link above to download the Manual.
 

STOW Administration Manual (Version 9: Sep-2022)
The STOW Administration Manual provides details on the levels of risk (low risk and high risk) associated with certification as well as details on the  administration of STOW.  Clink link above to download Manual. 


Sample STOW Manual for Small and Micro Contractors
The Sample STOW Manual can be downloaded and tailored to suit the specific operations of a contractor.  Click link above to download Manual. 
   

HSE Documents for STOW Assessment Document Review  
This document is a checklist of all the HSE documents that an Assessor will want to see during a STOW assesssment. Contractors must have them ready and available for the Assessor to review during the assessment. Click link above to download document.

   
Guidance on the use of the STOW logo 
The STOW acronym is now a trademark of the Energy Chamber. Anyone wishing to use the STOW Logo and STOW acronym must first get permission from the Energy Chamber.  To get the terms and conditions for using the Logo click the link above. 

 

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UPDATES:

Change in Audit Process from 3rd Oct. 2022
 

RAL Recommended Colour Codes for Portable Lifting Appliances and Accessories, Including Slings in the T&T Industry (Jul 1st 2023 - Dec 31st 2023)


STOW Surveillance Audits
(May 4th 2022)

ECTT Quality Policy Statement & Objectives

Send us your feedback (Dec 3rd 2021)

For more information: Contact the STOW Project Office 8am-4pm Monday to Friday.

Keina Calliste - Keina@energy.tt or 354-4189
Ayanna Bartholomew - Ayanna@energy.tt or 361-1299
Natalie Reece-Sarkar - Natalie @energy.tt or 354-4183

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