Need SSIP for a job? We’ll help you get approved.

For self-employed tradespeople and small contractor teams. We help you get the health and safety paperwork in place when a customer, contractor or tender asks for it.

Has the client already told you which scheme they need? Pick that scheme. If they have simply asked for “SSIP” or “contractor accreditation”, answer three quick questions below and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Built for small contractors

You do not need a full office team. SSIP is about showing you manage the risks in the work you actually carry out.

Less guesswork

CHAS, SafeContractor, Acclaim and other schemes are similar, but a client may have a particular one in mind.

Practical help from the start

Tell us what work you do and who is asking. We’ll help you understand the route and what information is needed.

Let’s find the right route

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Three simple questions. No jargon, no commitment. If you already know the name the client has asked for, you can skip straight to the options below.

Step 1 of 3

Who is asking you for accreditation?

Tap one option to continue. Timescales depend on how quickly documents and evidence are ready.

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    Advanced Guide (Optional)

    Step 1 of 3

    What type of jobs do you mainly do?

      Use This and Continue

      Your business is not too small

      Whether you work on your own or have a small team, the focus is on the work you do, the risks involved and how you control them.

      Start with what you already use

      Existing risk assessments, insurance, training records and method statements can all help form the starting point.

      Get ready for the next job

      SSIP can help you respond when a builder, facilities company, housing provider or commercial client needs evidence before work starts.

      Choose the scheme your client needs

      If the request names CHAS, SafeContractor, Acclaim, Constructionline or Avetta, use that one. If not, the quick guide above is a good place to begin.

      Public sector

      CHAS

      Usually the clearest fit for councils, housing associations, schools and public-sector style work.

      • Best when the buyer is linked to public procurement
      • Strong recognition with local authorities and housing
      • Useful if you want a well-known general SSIP name
      Choose CHAS
      Commercial sites

      SafeContractor

      Commonly seen on commercial sites, facilities work, retail jobs and hospitality contracts.

      • Best when private-sector site controls are important
      • Often requested by commercial and facilities buyers
      • Good fit if you mainly work on occupied business premises
      Choose SafeContractor
      Bigger construction

      Constructionline

      More common when you are moving into bigger building projects, supply chains and formal tendering.

      • Best for main contractor and framework opportunities
      • Often used where buyers want broader pre-qualification checks
      • Usually less of a simple first-time route than CHAS or Acclaim
      Choose Constructionline
      Utilities and enterprise

      Avetta

      Typically used by larger corporates, infrastructure businesses and utility clients with stricter controls.

      • Best where buyer compliance rules are more detailed
      • Common in infrastructure, utilities and higher-risk sectors
      • Usually chosen because the client specifically asks for it
      Choose Avetta
      Simple starting point

      Acclaim

      Often a practical first accreditation for smaller firms or contractors new to formal approvals.

      • Best when you need a straightforward entry route
      • Good for smaller firms and first-time applications
      • Useful when speed matters and the buyer has not named another scheme
      Choose Acclaim

      Tell us about the job

      Tell us your trade, your team size and who has asked for the accreditation. We’ll help you understand the right application and the next practical steps.

      Choose accreditation (required)

      Please choose one option before submitting the form.

      No accreditation selected yet.

      Please choose an accreditation first, then submit the form.

      Call us now: 01484 940950

        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.

        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.

        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.

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