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An SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) Certificate confirms that a contractor meets a defined standard of health and safety competence. It is recognised across the construction industry and often required for tendering on commercial projects. SSIP member schemes include CHAS, SafeContractor, Acclaim (Constructionline) and SMAS. The member schemes mutually recognise each other’s certificates, so holding one normally saves you re-sitting the health and safety assessment elsewhere — but an individual buyer can still specify the scheme they want you on.

CDM 2015 (competence requirement), SSIP Core CriteriaValid: Annual (12 months)

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What it covers

  • Health and safety policy review
  • Risk assessment and method statement procedures
  • Training and competence records for all operatives
  • Accident and incident reporting procedures
  • Employers liability and public liability insurance verification
  • COSHH assessment procedures
  • Fire safety and emergency procedures
  • Asbestos awareness and management
  • Working at height procedures
  • Subcontractor management and monitoring
  • Environmental management policy

Who needs a SSIP?

Contractors tendering for commercial work
Subcontractors
Sole traders bidding for council or public-sector jobs
Developers requiring H&S pre-qualification
Facilities management companies

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Frequently asked questions about SSIP

What is SSIP?
SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is an umbrella body that sets a standard for health and safety pre-qualification. Contractors who hold an SSIP-recognised certificate have been independently assessed against the SSIP Core Criteria. (PAS 91, the older BSI pre-qualification specification, was withdrawn in April 2023 and replaced by the Common Assessment Standard — a broader standard that covers health and safety alongside quality, environmental and financial checks.)
Which SSIP scheme should I join?
There are several member schemes including CHAS, SafeContractor, Acclaim (Constructionline) and SMAS. They mutually recognise each other under the SSIP umbrella, so a valid certificate from one is normally accepted by another in place of a fresh assessment. That is recognition between the schemes, not a guarantee every buyer will accept it — so choose on cost and on which scheme your clients ask for most.
How do I get SSIP accreditation?
Apply through any SSIP member scheme. You will need to submit your health and safety policy, risk assessments, training records, insurance certificates, and accident records. An assessor reviews your documentation and may ask follow-up questions. Most applications take 2-4 weeks.
What are the SSIP requirements?
You need a written health and safety policy, documented risk assessments and method statements, evidence of employee training and competence, valid employers liability insurance, accident reporting procedures, and arrangements for monitoring health and safety on site.
Can I check if a contractor has SSIP?
Yes. Each member scheme has an online search tool where you can verify a contractor's current accreditation status. You can also ask the contractor for their certificate, which will show the scheme name, expiry date, and scope of work covered.
Do sole traders need SSIP?
SSIP is not a legal requirement, but many principal contractors and public-sector clients will not let you on site without it. If you tender for commercial work or council contracts, SSIP accreditation is effectively essential regardless of company size.

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