In today’s competitive marketplace, businesses are always looking for ways to enhance their credibility, improve operational efficiency, and save costs. One of the best ways to achieve these objectives is by gaining SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) certification. SSIP benefits for businesses extend far beyond just demonstrating compliance with Health & Safety regulations; they also open up opportunities for increased visibility, client trust, and cost savings. This certification provides businesses with a keen competitive edge while ensuring they meet the highest industry standards in Health & Safety (H&S) management.
The Smas Worksafe database is viewed by the procurement teams of our clients including Persimmon, Redrow Homes, Cala Homes, Midas, and many more. Having SSIP certification means that your business is listed in a respected database that is easily accessible to these influential procurement teams. Developing an advertising campaign to access that sort of audience would cost significantly more than the cost of the Smas SSIP certification.
With SSIP certification, potential clients can easily identify contractors who meet their required standards, saving them time and effort when searching for reliable, qualified partners. Plus, as more businesses become conscious of working with certified contractors, your company stands out as a trusted provider, committed to maintaining a safe and compliant workforce.
Contractors have a legal responsibility to put appropriate H&S management systems in place. SSIP certification allows businesses to demonstrate that their H&S practices align with nationally recognised standards. If you have a system that meets the SSIP Core Criteria, why not gain a nationally recognised certification? This way, you can advertise to your customers and potential clients letting them know that you are serious about H&S?
With SSIP certification, businesses aren’t only showcasing their adherence to H&S regulations, but they also demonstrate a proactive approach to safety. This visible commitment to safety can improve relationships with clients who prioritise risk management, and ultimately increases a business’s likelihood of winning contracts.
Mutual recognition helps contractors save costs when clients ask for a specific SSIP certification. If you hold a valid Smas Worksafe certificate, other SSIP registered member schemes such as CHAS or SafeContractor won’t ask you to repeat the core H&S questions and will use a “deem to satisfy” (DTS) process to grant you one of their certificates for a reduced cost.
This is also applicable if you already hold a valid approval with another SSIP member scheme and wish to gain the Smas Worksafe certificate. We’ll only ask you to complete a simple verification form and provide your existing certificate.
Under H&S legislation clients need to ensure that any subcontractors they engage with are competent. Holding a valid Smas Worksafe certificate means contractors simply need to submit that certificate to potential clients in order to show that they use an appropriate H&S management system that meets the SSIP core criteria, saving both you and the client time in the tendering process.
By submitting your SSIP certificate rather than repeating H&S checks for every client, you can streamline the bidding process and focus on the core aspects of each project.
Annual certification by Smas Worksafe means that you’re regularly audited to ensure your H&S systems remain up to date. During your Smas assessment if any failings are found they will be identified and advised to you. Provided they’re rectified, you won’t be charged a re-assessment fee.
This can give you peace of mind that your Health & Safety management system is always up to date and follows the latest guidance and advice, reducing the risks to you and your workforce.
This ongoing review process not only helps maintain compliance, but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement within your organisation. Regular audits keep your safety practices current, reducing risks to employees and contractors, and enhancing the safety reputation of your business.
Health & Safety legislation requires contractors to check the competence of any subcontractors they engage. This process can be time-consuming and resource-heavy, particularly if you’re managing multiple subcontractors across various projects. One of the often overlooked SSIP benefits is that Smas Worksafe can take over the process of verifying subcontractor H&S compliance.
By outsourcing this task to Smas Worksafe, you can save valuable time and resources. You’ll gain access to a web-based portal to monitor and communicate with subcontractors hassle-free, and the Smas database offers a ready pool of potential subcontractors for future projects.
SSIP certification is a mark of trust in the eyes of potential clients. When clients see that you’re SSIP certified, they know that your business is committed to maintaining high safety standards, reducing risks, and minimising liabilities. This can significantly boost your company’s reputation within your industry.
Clients may be more likely to choose a contractor who demonstrates strong Health & Safety credentials, potentially leading to them working with you again in the future and creating a long-term relationship. Wouldn’t that be nice?
There are a few steps to getting your business certified, here’s how:
Find out more about getting certified in our blog ‘how to get your business SSIP certified’.
H&S legislation states that contractors must take the necessary checks to ensure that any subcontractors they engage with operate in an appropriate H&S management system. This can take up valuable time and resources. Outsourcing this process to Smas is FREE and, in addition, you get access to:
Transform the Health & Safety of your businesses with SSIP Certification. With support from our team of experts, you can get SSIP certified and PAS 91 certified in no time at all! Need a Deem to Satisfy certificate? We can help with that too. Our Worksafe PQQ package is also available to take your pre-qualification questionnaire to the next level.
So get in touch with us today and speak to one of our experts to find out more or to request a quote. Let’s work together to make sure your business is compliant and, ultimately, secure you more tenders.
