Deem to Satisfy to Mutual Recognition

What is Deem to Satisfy?

“Deem to Satisfy” (DtS) allows a supplier of services to use an existing SSIP health and safety certification to meet the requirements of another SSIP member scheme.

In simple terms, if your business has already passed a health and safety assessment with one SSIP scheme, you usually do not need to complete another full assessment with a different scheme. Instead, the second scheme can recognise your existing certificate on the SSIP Portal and confirm that you meet the same standards of the SSIP Core Criteria. This reduces duplicated assessments, saving suppliers time, effort and cost.

Why Deem to Satisfy Exists

Many buyers prefer suppliers to hold certification from a specific health and safety assessment scheme.

Without Deem to Satisfy, suppliers might need to repeat very similar health and safety assessments for different schemes.

SSIP prevents this duplication. All SSIP member schemes assess suppliers against the same SSIP Core Criteria, which are aligned with guidance from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. Because the standards are the same, schemes can recognise each other’s assessments.

How the Process Works

A supplier completes an SSIP health and safety assessment with an SSIP Member Scheme.
The supplier receives certification from that Member Scheme.
If a buyer requires certification from another SSIP scheme, the supplier can apply for Deem to Satisfy.
The second scheme checks the existing approval and confirms it meets the same criteria.

In some cases, the scheme may ask for a small amount of additional information, but this is usually much simpler than completing a full new assessment.

The Benefits

For suppliers:

Avoid repeating the same health and safety assessments
Reduce paperwork and administration
Save time and money
Meet the requirements of more buyers

For buyers:

Faster verification of supplier health and safety competence
Consistent standards across the supply chain
Less duplication in procurement processes

Types of Deem to Satisfy

Registered Members

SSIP Registered Member schemes recognise each other’s approvals. This means certification from one Registered Member can be used to apply for Deem to Satisfy with any other Registered Member Scheme.

Certification Body Members

These organisations provide SSIP certification alongside ISO 45001 certification. Their certification can be used to apply for Deem to Satisfy with any SSIP Registered Member. However, due to the ISO45001 element of certification body assessments, Deem to Satisfy only works one way and Registered Members cannot Deem to Satisfy against a certificate from a Certification Body Member.

If You Experience Problems

If you encounter any difficulties with the Deem to Satisfy process, you should first contact the schemes involved. If the issue cannot be resolved, SSIP can provide further guidance.

Table of Equivalences

The following table confirms that the following member schemes have satisfied during their SSIP audit that they are able to complete assessments for the SSIP Categories and/or CDM Dutyholders listed below; these assessments are eligible for Deem to Satisfy (DTS) with ALL Registered Member Schemes.

SSIP Member Name	Name of SSIP Product	SSIP Category / CDM Duty-holder	Additional Info Requested at DTS stage	DTS cost saving percentage
Achilles Information Ltd	Building Confidence	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Risk Profile Questions	24%
Altius VA Limited	CDMComply	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates	Insurances	65%
Arboricultural Association	ARB Approved Contractor	SSIP Approved	Trade association membership requirements	POA
Association for Project Safety	APS Corporate Practice Membership	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Insurances	80% – 92%
Avetta	Avetta Assessed	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Risk Profile Questions	0% – 35%
CHAS 2013 Ltd	Contractors Health & Safety Scheme	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Insurances	23% – 46%
Compliance Chain Ltd	Compliance Chain Supplier Membership	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor	Insurances	50%
Construction Safety Solutions	PASS	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	None	80%
CQMS Ltd	CQMS Safety-Scheme	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE SSIP Approved: IE Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) SSIP Approved: IE Designer SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) Group Certificates	Insurances	62% – 70%
D W Health & Safety	DW Health & Safety Contractor Competency Scheme	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor	Insurances	43% – 57%
Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training Ltd	FASET Membership Audit	SSIP Approved: Contractor	Trade association membership requirements	POA
Once For All Ltd	Acclaim	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Insurances	POA
Greenlight Safety Assessment Scheme Ltd	Greenlight Safety Assessment Scheme	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Insurances	79%
Hire Association Europe Ltd	SafeHire Certification Scheme	SSIP Approved	Trade association membership requirements	POA
International Powered Access Federation [IPAF]	IPAF SSIP	SSIP Approved	Trade association membership requirements	POA
MSL Property Care Services Ltd	MSL Safepartner	SSIP Approved: Contractor	Insurances	21% – 47%
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation Ltd	NASC SSIP Audit	SSIP Approved: Contractor	Trade association membership requirements	POA
National Federation of Demolition Contractors	NFDC Membership	SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor	Trade association membership requirements	POA
PQS Pre-Qualification Scheme	PQS Health & Safety Approved	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE SSIP Approved: IE Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) SSIP Approved: IE Designer Group Certificates	None	79%
Salus Certification	Salus Certification	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor	Insurances	POA
SafeContractor Ltd	Safecontractor	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE SSIP Approved: IE Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) SSIP Approved: IE Designer SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) Group Certificates	Risk Profile Questions	0% – 20%
Safe-T-Cert [NI] {Construction Employers Federation}	Safe-T-Cert	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Contractor	Site Audit	POA
Safe-T-Cert [ROI] {Construction Industry Federation}	Safe-T-Cert	SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor	Site Audit	POA
Safety Management Advisory Services Ltd	SMAS Worksafe	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Insurances	30% – 40%
SSG Training and Consultancy Ltd	SSG Assessed	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	Insurances	64-85%
William Martin Compliance Limited	Prosure 360	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer	None	50%
3Core2 Certification Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates	Site Audit	33.3%
Advanced Certification	SO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
A Cube TIC	IISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
Atlas Certification	ISO 45001:2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE Contractor Group Certificates
British Assessment Bureau	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE SSIP Approved: IE Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) SSIP Approved: IE Designer Group Certificates
BSI Assurance UK Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
Bureau Veritas Certification UK Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
Centre for Assessment	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
DNV Business Assurance UK Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
ForeFront Certification	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
iAssessor	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE SSIP Approved: IE Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) SSIP Approved: IE Designer
Interface NRM	Interface NRM	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
Intertek Certification Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
ISOQAR Ltd	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd [LRQA]	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
National Standards Authority of Ireland [NSAI]	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer SSIP Approved: IE SSIP Approved: IE Contractor SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) SSIP Approved: IE Designer SSIP Approved: IE Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
NQA Certification Ltd	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
Peers Quality Assurance Limited (PQAL)	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
SGS United Kingdom Ltd	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
SOCOTEC Certification UK	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS)	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer
System Certification Services Ltd (SCS)	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
TUV UK LTD	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
United Registrar Systems	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer Group Certificates
NQA Certification Limited trading as BM TRADA	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	SSIP Approved SSIP Approved: Contractor SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor SSIP Approved: Designer SSIP Approved: Principal Designer

Please note: Suppliers experiencing difficulties with the Deem to Satisfy process should, in the first instance, speak directly to the two schemes involved. If a satisfactory solution is not achieved, applicants should contact SSIP at the following email address: admin@ssip.org.uk

The table below provides information on Deem to Satisfy cost savings (where applicable) and also the details of any further information requested by the Registered Member Scheme at the DtS Stage.

REGISTERED MEMBERS – TWO WAY DEEM TO SATISFY WITH ANY SSIP REGISTERED MEMBER Approval with a Registered Member can only be used to Deem to Satisfy with another Registered Member, it cannot be used to gain a Deem to Satisfy with a Certification Body Member.
Registered Member Organisation	H&S Assessment Scheme Product aligned to the Deem to Satisfy Agreement	Deem to Satisfy cost saving	Additional Information required by Scheme at DtS stage
3Core2 Certification Ltd [SafeArb]	SafeArb	33.3%	On-site audit
Achilles Building Confidence	Building Confidence	24%	Risk Profile Questions¹
Alcumus Safecontractor	Alcumus Safecontractor	0% – 20%	Risk Profile Questions¹
Fortius VA Ltd	CDM Comply	65%	Insurances
ARB Approved Contractor Scheme	ARB Approved Contractor	POA	Trade Association Membership Requirements
Association for Project Safety	Corporate Practice Member Scheme	80% – 92%	Insurances
Avetta	Avetta Assessed	0% – 35%	Risk Profile Questions¹
CHAS	Contractor H&S Scheme	23% – 46%	Insurances
Construction Employers Federation (CEF)	Safe-T-Cert	42% – 46%	Site Audit to meet NI requirements
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)	Safe-T-Cert	42% – 46%	Site Audit to meet ROI requirements
CQMS Safety Scheme	CQMS Safety-Scheme	62% – 70%	Insurances
DW Health & Safety	Safety Contractors Competency Scheme	43%- 57%	Insurances
Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training Ltd	Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training Ltd	POA	Trade Association Membership Requirements
Greenlight	Safety Assessment Scheme	79%	Insurances
Hire Association Europe	Safehire Certification Scheme	POA	Trade Association Membership Requirements
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)	International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)	POA	Trade Association Membership Requirements
MSL Property Care	SafePartner Scheme	21% – 47%	Insurances
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC)	National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC)	POA	Trade Association Membership Requirements
National Federation of Demolition Contractors	National Federation of Demolition Contractor	POA	Trade Association Membership Requirements
PQS Pre-Qualification Scheme	PQS Health and Safety Approved	79%	None
Principal Safety	Principal Approved Suppliers Scheme (PASS)	50%	None
Salus Certification (Formerly ACDC Register)	Salus Certification	TBC	Insurances
SMAS	SMAS Worksafe Scheme	30% – 40%	Insurances
SSG Training and Consultancy Ltd	SSG Assessed	40%	TBC
Fortius Ltd	Acclaim	Not Applicable	Insurances
William Martin Compliance Ltd	Prosure360	50%	None

¹Applicants that approach Alcumus Safecontractor Scheme / Avetta Assessed / Achilles Building Confidence will not be required to complete any of the SSIP Core Criteria H&S Element again, however they will be asked to complete a set of Specific Risk Profile Related questions as part of their application.

CERTIFICATION BODY MEMBERS – ONE WAY DEEM TO SATISFY WITH ANY SSIP REGISTERED MEMBER Approval with a Certification Body Member can only be used to Deem to Satisfy with a Registered Member, (this is subject to confirmation of surveillance visits/compliance dates being displayed correctly on the SSIP Portal) it cannot be used to gain a Deem to Satisfy with another Certification Body Member.
Certification Body Member Organisation	H&S Assessment Scheme Product aligned to the Deem to Satisfy Agreement	Deem to Satisfy cost saving	Additional Information required by Scheme at DtS stage
3Core 2 Certification Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
A Cube TIC Limited trading as A Cube & ACT	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Advanced Certification	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Alcumus ISOQAR	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Atlas Certification	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
BM TRADA Certification	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
British Standards Association (BSI)	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Bureau Veritas Certification UK Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Centre for Assessment	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Certification Europe	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DNV Business Assurance UK Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Forefront Certification Limited	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
I Assessor	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Interface NRM	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Intertek Certification	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
LRQA SSIP Registration Scheme	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
NQA	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
NSAI	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Peers Quality Assurance Ltd	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
SGS Systems & Services Certification Services	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
SOCOTEC Certification UK	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Steel Construction Certification Scheme	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
System Certification Services Ltd	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
The British Assessment Bureau	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
TÜV UK Ltd	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
URS Certification	ISO 45001: 2018 Sector Scheme Accreditation	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Suppliers experiencing difficulties with the Deem to Satisfy process should, in the first instance, speak directly to the two schemes involved. If a satisfactory solution is not achieved, applicants should contact SSIP at the following email address: admin@ssip.org.uk

Last updated 11.09.2023