What is SSIP?
What is SSIP?
SSIP stands for Safety Schemes in Procurement. It is a mutual recognition scheme for occupational health and safety standards in the construction industry. SSIP was founded in 2009 with the aim of reducing duplication and costs for both buyers and suppliers, like R&B Building Services.
How does SSIP relate to construction health and safety?
SSIP helps to improve construction health and safety by:
- Reducing the need for multiple health and safety assessments.
- Promoting the use of industry-recognised health and safety standards.
- Providing a framework for sharing health and safety information between buyers and suppliers.
How can SSIP benefit my business?
If you are a construction business, SSIP can benefit you, like R&B Building Services, in a number of ways, including:
- Reducing the cost of health and safety assessments.
- Improving your health and safety performance.
- Increasing your chances of winning new business.
How does SSIP work?
SSIP is a membership organisation. There are currently over 20 member schemes, each of which has its own set of health and safety standards. These standards are all aligned with the SSIP Core Criteria, which are endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
When a supplier becomes accredited with an SSIP member scheme, they are automatically accredited with all other SSIP member schemes. This means that they only need to be assessed once, saving them time and money.
How can I find out more about SSIP?
You can find out more about SSIP on the SSIP website: https://ssip.org.uk/
How can I get involved with SSIP?
If you are a construction business, you can get involved with SSIP by:
- Registering with an SSIP member scheme.
- Applying for SSIP accreditation.
- Using the SSIP Portal to find suppliers who are SSIP accredited.
Conclusion
SSIP is a valuable tool for improving construction health and safety. By reducing duplication and costs, SSIP helps to make the construction industry a safer place to work.
