SMAS Accreditation
£350.00
What is SMAS Accreditation?
SMAS (Safety Management Advisory Service) is a widely recognised SSIP accreditation that confirms a contractor’s compliance with essential health and safety standards. It is one of the leading SSIPs, alongside CHAS, SafeContractor, and ConstructionLine, and is highly recommended for increasing your business’s visibility and securing spots on tender lists.
Achieving SMAS Worksafe accreditation signifies that you meet the health and safety standards recognised by all member schemes, eliminating the need for additional assessments.
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What is SMAS Accreditation?
SMAS (Safety Management Advisory Service) is a widely recognised SSIP accreditation that confirms a contractor’s compliance with essential health and safety standards. It is one of the leading SSIPs, alongside CHAS, SafeContractor, and ConstructionLine, and is highly recommended for increasing your business’s visibility and securing spots on tender lists.
Achieving SMAS Worksafe accreditation signifies that you meet the health and safety standards recognised by all member schemes, eliminating the need for additional assessments.
Benefits of SMAS Worksafe Accreditation
Obtaining SMAS Accreditation offers numerous advantages for your business:
- Enhanced Credibility: Display the SMAS WorkSafe logo and certification to demonstrate your commitment to high health and safety standards, increasing trust with potential clients and satisfying regulatory bodies like the HSE during inspections.
- Increased Visibility: Being listed in the SMAS database boosts your reputation and visibility to clients, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional marketing strategies.
- Competitive Edge: Enjoy a stronger competitive position, reduced liability risks, and improved employee morale by showing dedication to workplace safety.
Access to Free Client Portal
With your SMAS Worksafe Accreditation & Application SSIP, you gain free access to a customised online portal. This platform securely stores all your certifications, RAMS, and training documentation, ensuring easy access whether you’re on-site or in the office. This service is complimentary for all our SSIP clients.
SMAS Health and Safety FAQs
Curious about SMAS Accreditation? Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you understand this SSIP accreditation.
What are the SMAS Accreditation Requirements?
Both SafeContractor and SMAS now require new members’ assessments to include SafePQQ and PAS91, respectively. This means providing additional documentation to achieve these accreditations.
Glosscalm Ltd offers assistance to maintain your assessment status while minimising costs. For a one-time fee of £350 + VAT, we provide all the necessary policies for these assessments. This package includes Environmental, Modern Slavery, Anti-Bribery, Equality, Equal Opportunities, and Quality Policies to help you meet the assessment criteria.
The SMAS application process can be lengthy, requiring comprehensive health and safety documentation. Many businesses turn to professional consultants for support.
- Documents Required for SMAS Accreditation:
- Safety Advisor’s CV and proof of qualification
- Signed Health and Safety Policy Statement
- Comprehensive Health and Safety Policy
- Recent Safety Inspection Reports
- PAT Test records
- Plant Certification (e.g., Thorough Inspection Certificate)
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Safety Audit Reports
- Subcontractor Competence Questionnaire
- Labour Only Operative Signing onto Safety Arrangements
- Method Statement
- Risk Assessment
- COSHH Assessments
- Training Matrix for all employees and labour-only operatives
- Qualification proof for Director/Owner responsible for safety
- Supervisor Qualification Certificates
- Operative Qualification Evidence
- Asbestos Awareness Qualifications
- Explanation and actions taken following HSE interventions in the last 5 years
- RIDDOR Reportable accident details
- Actions taken to prevent accident recurrence
- Toolbox Talk Registers
- Minutes of Health and Safety Meetings
- Company welfare requirements
Why Seek SMAS Accreditation Assistance?
While obtaining all necessary documentation and training internally is possible, the process can be daunting and time-consuming, with potential risks of missing steps or errors that could delay your accreditation.
Our expert services remove the stress from the accreditation process, ensuring swift certification. Our experienced consultants can identify training gaps and provide comprehensive support and guidance throughout the entire process.
For more information or to begin your SMAS accreditation journey, contact us today.
