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SSIP Accreditations: Which One Fits Your Business?

Whether you're a builder, plumber, electrician, or tree surgeon, getting the right badge wins you bigger jobs. We'll help you choose the right one and handle all the paperwork.

CHAS SafeContractor Constructionline Avetta Acclaim
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At-a-Glance Comparison

Scheme Best For Includes SSIP PAS 91 / CAS Deem to Satisfy*
CHAS Work for councils, schools, and housing associations ✅ Advanced / Elite levels align to PAS 91 & CAS ✅
SafeContractor Work in shops, pubs, gyms, or for high street brands ✅ ESG add-ons available (not CAS) ✅
Constructionline Getting found by main contractors for bigger projects ✅ (via Acclaim) ✅ ✅
Avetta Work for huge companies (e.g., energy, water, telecoms) ✅ Client-specific questionnaires ✅
Acclaim The fastest, most straightforward SSIP badge to get started ✅ Through Constructionline levels ✅

*Already hold an SSIP certificate? Most schemes will accept it under their “Deem to Satisfy” route, saving you time and effort.

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🛡️ CHAS

The best-known badge for getting work from councils, housing associations, and schools.

What It Proves

  • Core health & safety management (SSIP)
  • Prove you run a professional and reliable business
  • Social value & environmental commitments

Who Asks For It

  • Local authorities and councils
  • Housing associations & ALMOs
  • Big companies that manage properties, like Mitie or Kier

Evidence You’ll Need

  • H&S policy, risk assessments, method statements
  • Training records and competency matrix
  • Insurance schedules (EL/PL/PI)
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🛒 SafeContractor

Perfect for getting on-site at shops, restaurants, and other high street businesses.

What It Proves

  • SSIP-approved health & safety standards
  • Add-ons to show you're eco-friendly or run an ethical business
  • Compliance visible to a huge network of buyers

Who Asks For It

  • National retailers and supermarket chains
  • Hospitality groups and restaurant brands
  • Companies that manage blocks of flats or business parks

Evidence You’ll Need

  • Standard H&S documentation (policy, RAMS)
  • Insurance and induction records
  • For add-ons: sustainability policy, diversity data, etc.
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🏗️ Constructionline

The UK's top website for finding bigger construction jobs and getting approved by main contractors.

Key Benefits

  • Get found by over 10,000 buyers
  • Pass the 'Common Assessment Standard' check that many big clients now demand
  • Combines SSIP (via Acclaim) with financial and quality checks

Who Asks For It

  • Main contractors and Tier 1 builders
  • Public sector frameworks requiring CAS
  • Get spotted by architects and designers for their projects

Evidence You’ll Need

  • Financial accounts and insurance details
  • Policies for quality, environment, and equality
  • H&S documents submitted via Acclaim
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🌍 Avetta

The one you'll need if you want to work for huge, international companies in high-risk sectors.

What It Proves

  • SSIP-level safety prequalification
  • Compliance with client-specific insurance & risk criteria
  • Get one certificate recognised by major firms worldwide

Who Asks For It

  • Major energy, water, or internet providers
  • Telecoms and infrastructure providers
  • Large manufacturers and chemical companies

Evidence You’ll Need

  • Detailed H&S performance data
  • Insurance limits matching specific client needs
  • ESG, carbon, and modern slavery reports if required
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⭐ Acclaim

The quickest and most straightforward way to get your first SSIP safety certificate.

Best For

  • Contractors needing a standalone SSIP badge quickly
  • Anyone who just needs the SSIP badge without extra fuss
  • Demonstrating H&S compliance without extra modules

Key Features

  • Directly managed within your Constructionline account
  • "Deem to Satisfy" from other SSIP schemes is accepted
  • A simple, no-nonsense safety check to get you compliant

Evidence You’ll Need

  • Core H&S policies and procedures
  • Risk assessments for your key activities
  • Accident statistics and insurance details
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Still Not Sure? Let's Talk.

Tell us who your clients are and what they're asking for. We’ll recommend the right accreditation and get you certified, fast.

Here’s what some of our clients have to say about us...

Many thanks to Synergos, and their Health and Safety Consultant Steve Kilburn, who recently supported us through the process of CHAS accreditation. His understanding of the process and the information required guided us smoothly, easily and with minimal disruption to our daily activities.

Neil Fletcher, Pure Pipe

Thank you Steve and the Synergos Team. You have provided a great service. I will most certainly be in touch to cover a few more things such as site audits.

Christian Hinchcliffe, Hinchcliffe Construction

We have been very pleased with the service from Synergos Consultancy in supporting us as we went through the CHAS accreditation and re-accreditation process. It relieved us of the stress in making sure everything was in order for the deadline. Steve was always helpful and reassuring when we called or had email communication. We would highly recommend this company from the way they have handled our account in a professional and efficient manner.

Wendy Wright, AMP Da Silva Painting and Decorating
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