SMAS Accreditation

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What is the SMAS Accreditation?

SMAS Worksafe is a leading Health and Safety Accreditation scheme in the UK and is used to show main contractors and large clients that your business is safe to work in. The SMAS accreditation is nationally recognised for delivering expert risk assessments while also attracting potential clients that you previously may have struggled to obtain.

The SMAS online assessment is a co-founding member of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) which enables you to demonstrate to prospective clients that you meet health and safety standards.

As a co-founder of the Safety Schemes in Procurement, many large organisations and local authorities are now insisting that you are accredited before starting a contract. Once you are found compliant, you will be issued a certificate valid for 12 months. If you want to remain a member of SMAS, this will need to be renewed yearly.

You might have noticed that many companies have several Health and Safety Accreditations in place. This is due to the fact that certain clients prefer a particular accreditation scheme, usually one that best fits their ethos and needs. You will be able to apply for other SSIP Accreditations by completing a ‘Deem to Satisfy’ and we can help you with this too.

The SMAS Worksafe Accreditation can open doors for your business to win more contracts but you might not have the time or resources to complete the SMAS Worksafe application process yourself.

In addition to SMAS, our health and safety consultants can assist you with other accreditation possibilities for your business quickly and easily. These other accreditations vary from CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline and Acclaim.

We are partners with SMAS and can offer you exclusive benefits, including discounts on our fees.

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How can Beaconrisk help?

The SMAS work-safe application process might appear intimidating and bureaucratic. You might not have the time to complete the health and safety assessment or correct the paperwork and procedures. That’s where we can help.

At Beaconrisk, we offer a fixed-fee service, and our expert consultants will manage the process and paperwork from start to finish, enabling you to carry on with what you do best, running your business.

The consultant will liaise with you to see what you currently have in place and provide compliant policies and documentation to fill any gaps in your existing paperwork.

We will then compile and apply to ensure that you are found and remain compliant with the SMAS Worksafe Standards.

How can SMAS benefit your business?

There are a variety of benefits to achieving SMAS accreditation, and we have included some below:

Improves visibility to clients. Major clients, including Redrow Homes, Cala Homes, and many more, access the SMAS database.
Ensure your Health and Safety competence remains appropriate in accordance with SMAS and SSIP Standards.
You can win contracts that might not have been a possibility without the accreditation.
Minimises the time and money associated with the tender process by enabling you to bypass questions on Pre-Qualification Questionnaires.
Mutual SSIP recognition.

Step 01.

Your assigned consultant requests some essential information and documentation from you

Step 02.

We collate the information, identifying any gaps and provide compliant policies to support your application

Step 03.

The consultant will login, complete the question sets and upload compliant documentation where relevant

Step 04.

The application is submitted

Step 05.

You are found compliant and receive your certificate

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the SMAS Accreditation?

In order to obtain the SMAS accreditation, you will be required to fill out a Safety Advisor CV along with a Proof of Safety Advisor Qualification. After these are completed, you will need to sign a health and safety policy statement, coupled with documentation relating to recent safety inspection reports.

Additionally, you will need to demonstrate health and safety training and trade-based training relevant to your type of work. This can often be a long process, so should time be of the essence or you do not have the time within your day to complete the SMAS accreditation process, you can always turn to Beaconrisk to assist you.

How Long Does It Take to Get SMAS?

Once you have all of the necessary information and it has been sent across for approval, traditionally, you should hear back in a few working days. Granted, if you have opted for the standard membership, this can be between 1-7 working days.

Is SMAS different to CHAS?

Given that both SSIP accreditations measure health and safety competency, SMAS and CHAS are fairly similar. With this in mind, the choice is yours as to which one you prefer to go for, although if you want to showcase your health and safety compliance, why not let Beaconrisk help you secure both accreditations?

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What is the SMAS Accreditation?

Check out our extensive

e-Learning Courses.

Learn More

How can Beaconrisk help?

How can SMAS benefit your business?

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How do I get the SMAS Accreditation?

How Long Does It Take to Get SMAS?

Is SMAS different to CHAS?

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UK Accreditation Experts

SMAS Accreditation

Beaconrisk

What is the SMAS Accreditation?

Check out our extensive

e-Learning Courses.

Learn More

How can Beaconrisk help?

How can SMAS benefit your business?

We are trusted by thousands of companies across the UK to provide expert Health and Safety support

3347 Clients

6059 Successful Accreditations

5/5 Stars

Step 01.

Step 02.

Step 03.

Step 04.

Step 05.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the SMAS Accreditation?

How Long Does It Take to Get SMAS?

Is SMAS different to CHAS?

Get a free quote for our support

3347
Clients

6059
Successful
Accreditations

5/5
Stars