Author: robert.havercroft@mercury-group.co.uk

Many suppliers rely on subcontractors to deliver specialist services. However, this also means organisations must ensure that subcontractors meet appropriate health and safety standards.  This is why subcontractor management forms part of the SSIP Core Criteria – see section 9.  Pre-qualification checks  Before appointing subcontractors,...

A strong safety culture is not just about preventing incidents – it is also about learning from them.  During an SSIP assessment, suppliers will be asked to demonstrate how accidents and near misses are recorded and reviewed. In the SSIP Core Criteria, this is covered...

Even the best health and safety procedures are only effective if workers understand how to apply them.  That is why training and competence are key elements of the SSIP Core Criteria (see sections 3 and 4).  What assessors want to see  During...

Risk assessments are one of the most important parts of demonstrating health and safety competence during an SSIP assessment (the tenth of the SSIP Core Criteria).  They show that your organisation understands the hazards associated with its work and has taken practical steps...

A clear health and safety policy is the foundation of any successful SSIP application. It is also one of the first documents assessors review when determining whether your organisation meets the SSIP Core Criteria (see the first section).  For many small and medium-sized businesses,...

If you supply services or products to the construction or facilities management sectors, you’ll already know that demonstrating strong occupational health and safety management is essential.  Many clients now expect suppliers and contractors to complete a pre-qualification health and safety assessment before they can work on...