SSIP Accreditation (safety schemes in procurement)
Join the UK’s SSIP Accreditation Scheme of choice and attain a Health & Safety certificate recognised by thousands of organisations
Smas Worksafe helps contractors demonstrate their health & safety compliance to clients and meet construction and related industries’ pre qualification requirements.
No matter the size of the business, we’ve enabled thousands of contractors to show their commitment to workplace safety, secure work with trusted organisations through our SSIP accreditation and lead the way in workplace safety regulation and compliance.
Smas Worksafe are one of many SSIP member schemes and are experts in workplace safety management. We pride ourselves on our unrivalled in-house support and speedy turnaround times.
SSIP Accreditation shows your commitment to Health and Safety standards, offering clients and employees assurance that your business offers a safe working environment for all.
So, find out more about gaining SSIP Accreditation and fill out our contact form to receive a simple, no-obligation quote!
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What Is SSIP accreditation?
SSIP accreditation from Smas Worksafe has allowed thousands of contractors and safety advisors to quickly and simply demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety. Partnering with an approved accreditation body like Smas means you’ll learn from the experts. We’ll help you attain Health and Safety accreditation, and as you obtain certification through an SSIP scheme, you’ll be able to satisfy all criteria for any of the SSIP schemes. That means you won’t have to keep paying for multiple assessment fees, the work will be done for you!
Why does my business need SSIP Accreditation?
SSIP Accreditation is the recognised standard for Health and Safety and many companies operating in the construction industry, education and social care sectors. Companies will usually request an SSIP certificate from any subcontractors that they work with. Gaining SSIP accreditation with SMAS Worksafe means access to a greater pool of work, so you can grow your business.
Why is SSIP Accreditation important?
Gaining SSIP Accreditation is required by a large portion of buyers working in construction, education and social care. By gaining a qualification from one of the members of SSIP like SMAS Worksafe, contractors can be discovered by buyers for jobs with these expected requirements, as well as highlight their professional dedication to health & safety management.
Why Choose SMAS Worksafe for your SSIP Accreditation?
- SSIP accreditation in just 1-7 days
- Direct contact with an expert team of in-house assessors
- 95% of our members return every year
- Apply online and save up to 40% of the work when you renew
- Become visible to thousands of the biggest construction and housebuilders in the UK
- A Smas Worksafe certificate is recognised across the UK
- Quickly and easily demonstrate your H&S competence to clients
In addition to SSIP certification, we also offer Smas Worksafe PQQ. This package is for businesses or individuals looking to demonstrate compliance beyond health and safety. Our Worksafe’s PQQ accreditation allows you to show off areas of further compliance such as environmental and quality management and gain a competitive advantage. Find out more about our PQQ.
How much does SSIP Accreditation cost?
The prices will vary depending on the size of your business and how many employees you have. SMAS Worksafe SSIP certificates start from £249. See how much it would cost your business with a free quote.
Our SSIP Accreditation Packages
We offer a flexible range flexible SSIP Accreditation packages to help you demonstrate your commitment to Health and Safety standards. Partner with Smas Worksafe and benefit from the following:
- SSIP Accreditation Worksafe Assessment
- Worksafe PQQ
- Upgrade to Assist
- Deem to Satisfy
Worksafe Assessment (SSIP Accreditation)
Our SSIP accreditation can be used to show potential or existing clients that your business meets the requirements for health and safety. Our SSIP assessment follows the core criteria for all other SSIP schemes and involves 10 questions that you will be required to answer. These include information about risk assessments, method statements, training, qualifications and more. After you have submitted your application, one of our in-house assessors will check the information you have submitted against the SSIP core criteria.
Once you have provided sufficient information you will be granted your SSIP certificate and your business will show on the SSIP and Smas Worksafe portal. The SSIP certification is valid for 12 months and then you will be required to renew, updating us on any changes that may have happened over the 12-month period.
Worksafe PQQ
For businesses looking for more than just SSIP accreditation, we offer Worksafe PQQ (HSE approved) aligned to the PAS 91 framework. Members will get both Environmental and Quality Management system reviews and recommendations meaning your documents are reviewed by a trained specialist from Smas Worksafe. Contractors will also get access to policy templates and additional areas including modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption, and financial and business.
Assist
When contractors take Worksafe PQQ, they’ll have the option to ‘upgrade to Assist’, as part of this they will get to work with a trained specialist from Smas Worksafe to create Environmental and Quality policies that are bespoke to their business, perfect for those companies facing these new areas for the first time. Assist is not an ISO standard, but rather a management system specifically for Environmental and Quality Management where a contractor doesn’t already have these processes in place. Assist has been designed as a proportionate and usable management system to help support contractors with the increasing demand for Environmental and Quality policies that Smas Worksafe are seeing in the pre-tender market.
Deem to Satisfy
If your business already holds a valid SSIP certificate but a client is asking you to hold a Smas Worksafe SSIP assessment you can use the deem to satisfy (DTS) procedure. DTS allows for mutual recognition across SSIP member schemes. This means if you already hold a valid SSIP certificate, you can save time and money securing an SSIP certification with another member scheme if a particular client requests it. Please note that the DTS will not last for 12 months and will expire when the full assessment you hold with another provider runs out.
Your SSIP Accreditation membership options
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Discover more about all the benefits for contractors and clients below.
What are the benefits of SSIP Accreditation?
The objective of SSIP is to reduce bureaucracy and costs for both contractors and buyers. However, there are a number of other benefits for both parties listed below.
Benefits for contractors:
- A streamlined tender process
- An advantage over competitors without SSIP accreditation
- Faster registration with other related pre-qualification portals to improve the range of jobs available
- Making a more attractive business to draw in industry-leading talent
Benefits for clients:
- A more comprehensive way of assessing potential contractors’ compliance
- Access to the database of users to find the most appropriate companies to work with
- Simplifies the process of determining the level of compliance through easy-to-interpret questions
- Full professional supply chain management solution available
What are the requirements of SSIP Accreditation?
The requirements of all SSIP members are related to the core criteria. These are 14 criteria that members must achieve to become certified. These criteria include evidence of a health and safety policy, availability of competent health and safety advice and monitoring and auditing procedures. Organisations that are unable or unsure of how to evidence how they meet each of the criteria will benefit from direct contact with our assessors who will be available to offer guidance and direction when completing the application to improve your chances of success the first time.
Don’t just take our word for it
Hear what our member Clarkson Evans has to say about their experience using Smas Worksafe and how having a SSIP certification with Smas Worksafe has helped their business meet health and safety standards and win contracts with leading house building companies.
SSIP Accreditation FAQs
How does SSIP Accreditation work?
Applying for accreditation is a straightforward process, thanks to assessment bodies like Smas Worksafe. We’re a member of the SSIP, so your business can obtain an accreditation programme to meet the core criteria set out under the SSIP scheme. Working with an accredited SSIP member means we’ll help you complete your assessment to gain accreditation, with expert guidance and advice so you can tick all the right boxes.
Will SSIP Accreditation help my business save costs?
Showing your commitment to Health and Safety means a reduced risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. With our guidance, you’ll be able to invest in the best safety measures possible, meaning you’ll avoid costly fines and save costs, and you’ll boost your reputation as a safe business to work for and with. All this means increased profits and better opportunities for business growth.
How can I prepare ahead of gaining SSIP Accreditation?
Preparing your business helps you to get ahead when it comes to achieving your SSIP certificate. We recommend taking the following steps to get a head start:
- Identify areas to improve any Health and Safety practices.
- Develop safety policies and procedures that align with your company values and prioritise the safety of your workforce.
- Train employees across all levels on Health and Safety.
- Make a record of all policies, procedures and incidents to evidence your commitment to safety.
What is an SSIP DTS?
Some clients will request SSIP from a certain member scheme. This means If your business works for more than one client, you may be asked for an SSIP certificate from 2 providers. The deem to satisfy (DTS) system allows you to do this more easily. If you already hold a valid SSIP certificate, you are able to show this to another member scheme who will then check the details and issue you a certificate for a reduced price without filling out an application form. Find out more about how DTS works here.
What does PAS 91 stand for?
PAS 91 is the Publicly Available Specification for pre-qualification questionnaires in construction-related procurement.
PAS 91 is a set of questions that contractors, suppliers and clients can ask as part of the pre-qualification process for construction work.
The SMAS Worksafe Preferred Supplier additional question set is aligned with PAS 91 and aims to provide further benefits to contractors who complete the assessment by extending the issues covered by their qualification and evidencing a dedication to health and safety compliance at work.