Win more contracts. We handle your accreditation from start to finish.
We prepare your documentation, complete your application and support you through assessment so you can focus on running your business.
What accreditation support means in practice
Many clients and principal contractors require suppliers to hold a recognised health and safety accreditation before they can tender for work. Some will not consider a business at all without one. Achieving the right accreditation can open doors to contracts that would otherwise be out of reach.
Safety Assistance helps businesses prepare for and achieve accreditations including CHAS, SMAS Worksafe, SafeContractor, Constructionline, SSIP, RISQS, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001. We are also a Once For All approved compliance partner, which means we have direct, recognised experience of the application and assessment process across the schemes that matter most to our clients.
Throughout the process, our team acts as your competent health and safety advisor. We review what you already have, identify any gaps, prepare tailored documentation and guide you through the application — handling the detail so you do not have to.
Accreditation demonstrates that your business has the policies, procedures and management systems in place that clients and assessors expect to see. It is a practical step towards better safety management as well as a commercial one.
What we do for you
- Act as your competent health and safety advisor throughout the process
- Review your existing documentation and management system for gaps
- Prepare tailored policies, procedures and supporting records
- Complete or assist with the accreditation application on your behalf
- Set up document control so records are managed, approved and kept current
- Support you through any assessment queries or clarification requests
- Help with renewals and recertification when the time comes
Accreditations we support
CHAS
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme — widely required by principal contractors and public sector clients as a baseline pre-qualification check.
SMAS Worksafe
An SSIP member scheme used by contractors and supply chain businesses to demonstrate that their health and safety management meets recognised standards.
SafeContractor
A supply chain risk management scheme used by large organisations to verify the health and safety competence of their contractors and suppliers.
Constructionline
A procurement and supply chain management service used across construction and infrastructure — accreditation helps businesses qualify for more tender opportunities.
SSIP
The Safety Schemes in Procurement forum provides a mutual recognition framework — holding one SSIP member certificate can satisfy the requirements of other member schemes.
RISQS
The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme — required for businesses supplying goods or services to the UK rail industry.
ISO 45001
The international standard for occupational health and safety management systems — increasingly required by larger clients and a strong signal of management maturity.
ISO 9001
The international standard for quality management systems — often pursued alongside ISO 45001 by businesses looking to demonstrate consistent quality and process control.
Why businesses choose Safety Assistance for accreditation work
Safety Assistance is officially recognised under the Once For All Compliance Partner Programme. We have successfully completed their compliance partner audit, demonstrating our knowledge, competence and ability to support businesses through the accreditation process. This provides additional reassurance for companies seeking assistance with Constructionline, Facilitiesline, Builder’s Profile and Material Supplier compliance requirements.
Qualified and experienced team. Our founder, Stephen Shields, holds the NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Fire qualification, Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), and Lead Auditor qualifications for ISO 45001 and ISO 9001. Our wider team are members of IOSH, bringing professional knowledge and practical experience to every accreditation application we support.
Practical, end-to-end support. We do more than provide advice. Our team prepares the required health and safety documentation, supports the application process and helps establish effective document control systems to keep your records up to date. Where new documentation is required, we aim to have tailored documents ready within 14 days, subject to receiving the necessary information from your business.
Consultancy supported by technology. Our health and safety management platform, Safety Mate®, helps businesses manage the ongoing documentation and compliance records that accreditation bodies expect to see. Rather than relying on spreadsheets or shared folders, your records can be securely stored, approved and accessed in one central location, making it easier to maintain compliance between assessments and renewals.
Nationwide accreditation support. We support businesses throughout the UK. Our team has hands-on experience with the application and assessment requirements of the accreditation schemes listed on this page, helping businesses navigate the process with confidence.
Whether you are applying for accreditation for the first time, renewing an existing certification or improving your compliance documentation, Safety Assistance can provide the professional support you need. If your required accreditation scheme is not listed, get in touch to discuss how we can help.
Common questions about accreditation support
Do I need an accreditation to tender for contracts?
There is no single legal requirement that forces every business to hold a health and safety accreditation. However, many clients particularly in construction, facilities management and the public sector will only consider accredited suppliers during the tendering process. In practice, not holding a recognised accreditation can mean being excluded from opportunities before your bid is even read. Whether you need one depends on the clients and sectors you are working in or want to work in.
Which accreditation is right for my business?
The right scheme depends on who your clients are and what they require. SSIP schemes such as CHAS, SMAS Worksafe and SafeContractor are widely recognised across construction and facilities management. Constructionline is commonly required for larger construction and infrastructure contracts. RISQS is specific to the rail industry. ISO 45001 is increasingly expected by larger organisations and those operating internationally. The best starting point is a short discovery call we will ask about your clients and the contracts you are targeting, and recommend the most practical route.
Can you help with renewals as well as first-time applications?
Yes. We support both first-time applications and renewals. For renewals, we review your current management system, identify anything that needs updating and make sure your documentation still meets the scheme's current criteria before the application goes in.
How is pricing structured?
We offer transparent pricing based on your organisation’s requirements. Because every business is different in size, sector and the state of its existing documentation we agree the scope and cost after a free discovery call rather than applying a fixed package price. There are no hidden extras.
Do you support ISO 45001 as well as SSIP schemes?
Yes. We support ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 as well as the SSIP member schemes listed on this page. Our founder is a qualified Lead Auditor for both ISO 45001 and ISO 9001, so we can support the full process from gap analysis and documentation through to the certification audit.
What is Once For All and why does it matter?
Once For All is a compliance management platform used by buyers and suppliers across construction and other sectors. Safety Assistance is an approved compliance partner, which means we have direct, recognised experience of the application process for the schemes managed through that platform. It is a practical indicator that we know how the process works, not just in theory.
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Tell us which accreditation you are working towards and we will explain exactly what is involved.
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Health & Safety Management
A managed health and safety service that keeps your policies, procedures and compliance activity in good order the foundation that accreditation assessors look for.
RAMS & Documentation
Risk assessments and method statements are a core part of most accreditation applications we prepare them to the standard assessors expect.
Audits & Inspections
A pre-accreditation audit identifies gaps in your management system before the assessor does, giving you time to put things right.
Construction & CDM
Many accreditation schemes have specific requirements for construction businesses — our CDM support ensures your documentation meets those criteria.
Safety Mate®
Our health and safety management platform helps you maintain the documentation, records and audit trails that accreditation bodies expect to see kept up to date.