SSIP Application Support Services
Hawksafe can provide expert support and guidance for SSIP applications assisting in the creation of implementation of the required documents and procedures.
As part of the SSIP accreditation process you will be required to provide various documents. The availability, quality and content of these documents can affect the progress and acceptance of SSIP applications.
What is SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement)
It was established in 2009, The principal aim of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) scheme is to simplify the pre-qualification process for businesses involved
SSIP stands for Safety Schemes in Procurement. It’s an umbrella organisation overseeing various health and safety certification schemes in the UK construction industry. Rather than contractors having to get certified by multiple different schemes, SSIP allows one certification to meet the requirements of many clients.
SSIP members include CHAS, Constructionline (Acclaim), SMAS and SafeContractor among others are members of the SSIP scheme.
SSIP isn’t just for those who conduct actual construction activities on site such as tradesmen but also covers organisations who supply materials or services, including consultancy to the construction industry.
What is the purpose of SSIP?
To ensures that health and safety standards are consistently high across various sectors. This not only saves time and resources for both contractors and clients but also promotes a safer working environment.
As stated by SSIP, “SSIP is committed to ensure reduction in health and safety assessment costs and bureaucracy in the supply chain, by making cross-recognition between member schemes as effective as possible.”
What are the benefits of SSIP accreditation?
SSIP accreditation can benefit companies in the construction sector and other related businesses of any size by:
- Simplifying the application process for job bidding
- Reducing costs related to pre-qualification paperwork
- Enhancing your organisation’s visibility, serving as a marketing tool
- Streamlining your supply chain management
- Providing instant safety credentials to establish legitimacy
- Enabling more effective risk management
- Ensuring your company is listed on the SSIP online porta
How can we help?
With our dynamic Membership Scheme services! We offer a complete solution to meet all your health and safety needs, empowering you to secure and win new business opportunities as a fully Accredited Member of an SSIP Scheme. Our team of experts will work with you to pinpoint any obstacles standing in the way of your SSIP accreditation. Working closely with your business, we’ll guide you through the entire SSIP process and provide all the necessary
Standard Documents required for all applications
- Health and Safety Policy
- Signed Health and Safety Policy Statement
- Health and Safety arrangements
- Membership Certificate/Contract from your competent H&S providers (If not in house)
- Insurance certificates
- Individual and Company qualifications and experience records (Training matrix)
- Evidence of monitoring, Auditing and review H&S
- Evidence of how the company remains up to date with H&S e.g. H&S newsletters
- Evidence of workforce involvement
- Accident and incident procedures
- Risk Assessments/Method statement
- COSHH Assessments
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Portable appliance testing certification
Additional documents required for Construction applications
- Construction phase plan
- Site Inspection report
- Evidence Toolbox Talks
- Risk Assessments/Method statements
- Evidence of construction competency cards e.g. CSCS, CPCS, JIB
