For nearly 30 years, Greenbelt Group have been market leaders in the management and protection of Public Open Space (POS) in new UK housing developments. Managing over 700 housing estates, Greenbelt Group use innovative technology to assist in the maintenance of hedges, woodland, shrubs, and grass, and the development of play areas, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDs), and infrastructure including paths, fences, and signs.
To stay compliant with the Construction (Design and Management) regulations 2015, and continue improving their risk management practices, Greenbelt Group have chosen Smas Worksafe as their certification provider of choice.
This means that, from 17 July 2026, all contractors and tradespeople wishing to work with Greenbelt Group will need to gain Worksafe Plus ceritfication. This will certify them to the level of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), with additional assessment of their:
Worksafe Plus also contains optional additional modules which cover the Building Safety Act Strands A and B, and ESG measures.
Alex Garrett, Greenbelt Group’s Development Director, has said: “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Smas Worksafe, reinforcing Greenbelt Group’s commitment to safe, sustainable environments for the communities we support.
“By working with one of the leading accreditation providers, we can ensure our supply chain meets the highest Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards, while improving efficiency and oversight. This collaboration marks another step forward in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality services.”
Smas Worksafe’s Head of Client Services, Ricky Couling, said: “Smas Worksafe are proud to welcome Greenbelt Group. Our Worksafe Plus certification, and the additional Endorsement modules that accompany it, are perfectly suited for supporting excellent environmental considerations, as well as comprehensive Health & Safety. We look forward to supporting their future projects!”