Mutual Recognition of Certificates via Deem to Satisfy (DtS) 

SSIP operates a Deem to Satisfy (DtS) agreement for mutual (or non-mutual) recognition which is in place amongst all SSIP Members.   

The SSIP Portal details the Assessment information for all valid assessments for the purpose of third party verification and all Registered Members agree to accept a current, valid approval completed by any other Registered Member subject to all correct details being displayed on the SSIP Portal.   

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 Questions 1

Alcumus Safecontractor

Alcumus Safecontractor

0% - 20%

Risk Profile Questions 1

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 Questions 1

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

Construction Safety Solutions Ltd

Principal Approved Suppliers Scheme (PASS)

80%

None

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

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

Applicants 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