SSIP Accreditation Support
Can't Win Contracts Without SSIP Accreditation?
Action Safety helps contractors achieve SSIP accreditation — preparing all the documentation, guiding you through the application, and making sure you pass first time. Based in Dunbar, we support contractors across East Lothian, Edinburgh, and major projects throughout Scotland — including those working on or near the Berwick Bank development.
The Basics
What Is SSIP Accreditation?
SSIP stands for Safety Schemes in Procurement. It is an umbrella body that oversees a range of health and safety pre-qualification schemes used by clients and principal contractors to assess whether a contractor is competent to work safely. Schemes operating under the SSIP umbrella include Constructionline, CHAS, SafeContractor, Acclaim, and others.
If you want to work for local authorities, housing associations, facilities management companies, infrastructure clients, or larger principal contractors, SSIP accreditation is increasingly a non-negotiable requirement. Without it, you simply will not get on the approved supplier list — no matter how good your work is.
Why It Matters
Why Contractors Need SSIP Accreditation
Access More Contracts
SSIP accreditation opens doors to public sector, housing association, and major infrastructure clients — including large energy and construction projects across Scotland.
Demonstrate Competence
SSIP shows clients and principal contractors that your health and safety management meets the required standard — before you even set foot on site.
Avoid Repeated Pre-Qualification
SSIP mutual recognition means one accreditation is accepted across multiple schemes — saving you time and money on repeated applications.
Stay Ahead of Competitors
As more clients make SSIP a requirement, holding accreditation gives you a clear competitive advantage over contractors who don't.
Supported Schemes
SSIP Schemes Action Safety Supports
We help contractors apply for and achieve accreditation across the main SSIP-recognised schemes.
Constructionline
The UK's largest pre-qualification service, widely required by public sector and major construction clients.
CHAS
Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme — one of the most widely recognised SSIP schemes in the UK.
SafeContractor
Widely used by facilities management, retail, and commercial clients across the UK.
Acclaim Accreditation
Powered by Fortius, Acclaim is increasingly required by housing associations and local authorities.
Achilles
Used by energy, utilities, and infrastructure clients — particularly relevant for contractors working on major energy projects.
Other SSIP Schemes
We can advise on and support applications to other SSIP-recognised schemes depending on your client requirements.
Our Service
What Action Safety Does for You
We take the complexity out of SSIP applications so you can focus on running your business.
Health & Safety Policy
We prepare or review your health and safety policy to ensure it meets the standard required by your chosen scheme.
Risk Assessments & Method Statements
We prepare the risk assessments and method statements required as part of your SSIP application.
Application Guidance
We guide you through the application process step by step, ensuring you submit the right documents in the right format.
Document Review
We review all your existing documentation before submission to identify and address any gaps.
Pre-Submission Check
A final check of your complete application before submission to maximise your chances of passing first time.
Renewal Support
We support you through annual renewals to ensure your accreditation stays current and your documentation remains up to date.
Your SSIP Expert
Expert Support From a CMIOSH-Qualified Consultant
Iain Williams CMIOSH has over 30 years of experience in workplace health and safety and a thorough understanding of what SSIP assessors look for. Based in Dunbar, East Lothian, he has helped numerous contractors across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Scotland and beyond achieve and maintain their SSIP accreditation — preparing documentation that meets the required standard and guiding clients through the process with minimal disruption to their business.
Get Your SSIP Accreditation Sorted
Don't lose another contract because you don't hold SSIP accreditation. Contact Action Safety today and we'll help you get accredited as quickly and painlessly as possible.
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