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Safety Accreditation

Get Accredited

SafeContractor, SMAS or CHAS, if you need assistance with your safety accreditation you’ve come to the right place . .   

Marksafety Consultancy boasts a 100% success rate in gaining accreditation. With every assessment as unique as the organisation, our dedicated Accreditation Specialist will mentor you through the SSIP application process step by step, translating requirements and maintaining focus through regular meetings and messages. We provide templates and guidance where required to help you gather evidence prior to us checking and submitting it for assessment. Common facts and questions are listed below.

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FAQs.

SSIP is the collective name given to a group of assessment bodies that award safety accreditation certification including CHAS, SafeContractor, SMAS and so on. An auditor assesses your safety management systems based on evidence you submit. Note that this is an assessment made by an experienced safety professional and not a simple application, No two businesses or assessments are the same.​​​​

Reasons you might want to apply for safety accreditation may include reassuring yourself that your safety documents have been checked by a third party auditor. ​Standing out to win larger projects, work with corporate clients and government contracts or maybe advertise your conscientious approach to the world and avoid client safety questionnaires. 

Many SSIP support providers offer minimal involvement from you, fixed costs and/or a speedy turnaround. We do not believe anyone can guarantee these things or indeed get certification for you! We aim to be transparent simply offering experience, knowledge and tools to support you progressing your SSIP Accreditation and maintain focus.

Step 1. An initial consultation will ensure you understand the process, costs and requirements. If you are happy to proceed simply apply for your SSIP and forward log-in details to us.

Step 2. We will translate the ask carrying out a gap analysis and provide an action plan with document templates where possible to assist you. We will be on hand to advise you and answer general questions while you collate evidence.

Step 3. Once all evidence is together, forward it to us. We will check, upload and submit this on your behalf. If your assessor requests additional evidence we will repeat steps 2 and 3.  

This depends on what you have and how fast you can collate any additional required evidence. Typically first time applications are submitted for assessment within a few weeks. 

This depends on the size of your business and type of assessment you apply for. Our fixed fee support includes your action plan, advice, templates and admin completing the application and uploading evidence. We can quote for any additional work or training separably should this be needed.

Sole traders – £295

<4 Employees – £395

<15 Employees – £595

15+ Employees – £695

Marksafety Members get double discount on the above fees (20%) as they already having access to advice and templates. Note SSIP provider/assessment costs will be payable on top, direct. Constructionline support quoted on request.

To learn more schedule a free discovery session with us to discuss your requirements and the process.

1. Full (signed and dated) Health & Safety Policy (with arrangements) 

2. Your Safety Advisers details, CV and Certificates

3. Details of RIDDOR incidents and/or enforcement action within 5 years

4. Task specific (Signed) Risk Assessments / Method Statements

5. COSHH (substance) Risk Assessments

6. Work equipment inspection records and PAT testing certs.

7. Workplace safety inspections / monitoring​​

8. PPE Provision records and Face fit certificates​​​​​

9. Fire Risk Assessment and training

10. Fire safety checks and maintenance records

11. Training matrix for employees / labour only contractors

12. Certification such as;

SMSTS/SSSTS or IOSH
CSCS / ECS cards
PASMA and/or ​IPAF
First Aid and Fire Marshal
Manual Handling Awareness
COSHH Awareness
Work at Height Awareness
Asbestos Awareness

12. Trade specific qualifications / experience

13. Tool box talks / safety briefings register

14. Employee inductions ​​, Team meetings and Communications​​​​

15. Sub-Contractor vetting and management arrangements 

16. Evidence of 3rd party two way communication ​​

17. Welfare provision evidence / arrangements 

18. Insurance details (Public and Employee Liability)​​

19. Details of behavioural management schemes/policies ​​

20. Details of fleet operators schemes memberships 

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As a growing small business owner i was concerned about what I needed to know about H&S both legally and practically. Mark explained the basics, provided pointers and eased my concerns..  

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Alys

Together we balancence, Preston

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Mark delivers in a way that makes me feel at ease. with his friendly yet professional approach I highly recommend his work.

 

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Lytham StAnnes Carpet Cleaning, Lytham

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