Health And Safety
Safe-T-Cert
A THIRD PARTY ACCREDITED HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
- Safe-T-Cert Accredited Companies
- Companies Working Towards Safe-T-Cert
- Scheme Guide 2005
Introduction
Safe-T-Cert was developed jointly by the Construction Employers Federation in Belfast
and the Construction Industry Federation in Dublin.
It was developed from the 18001/2 documentation but enhanced specifically for the
construction industry. Safe-T-Cert is also based on the 'best practice' requirements
of relevant international and national bodies, including the ILO guidelines.
Safe-T-Cert is a recognised system under the 'Buildsafe' initiative in Northern
Ireland and the 'Construction Safety Partnership' in the Republic of Ireland.
PLEASE NOTE
Under the Buildsafe N.I. Initiative all contractors who tender for public sector
contracts (under EU Procurement Directive Thresholds) must be registered with Safe-T-Cert
(or equivalent) AND with Constructionline by April 2006.
Failure to be accredited by Safe-T-Cert and Constructionline will prevent firms
from being eligible to tender for public sector contracts.
For further information please go to
www.constructionline.co.uk
The Benefits of Safe-T-Cert
Clients are assured that certified contractors have an effective health and safety
management system.
Safe-T-Cert certification provides contractors with third party support for pre
qualification and selection.
Certified contractors will be listed on the Safe-T-Cert register that is available
to public and private sector clients.
Insurance companies may look favourably on contractors who have taken a pro-active
approach to risk management as demonstrated through the achievement of Safe-T-Cert
certification.
Companies can use Safe-T-Cert certification to demonstrate to clients that they
have effective health and safety management systems and procedures.
Certification
A Joint Standards Advisory Panel (JSAP) which includes client bodies, professional
bodies, the Health and Safety Authority, the Health and Safety Executive Northern
Ireland, the Trade Unions and contractors advise on the standards for certification.
Only companies that have gone through a detailed certification process and have
met the minimum criteria will receive certification. Certification is mutually recognised
in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Independent Audit
Audits are carried out only by approved Auditors. They are appointed from a Safe-T-Cert
Panel of Auditors provided by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
(IOSH).
Auditors must: 1. Have appropriate industrial experience 2. Be an IOSH Registered
Safety Practitioner (RSP) 3. Be an IRCA Registered Auditor 4. Have completed Safe-T-Cert
Auditor Training as required by Safe-T-Cert and IOSH
The audit itself entails a detailed examination of the company's health and safety
documentation and procedures together with interviews and site inspections.
The Certification Process
Stage 1: Application
The contractor registers with Safe-T-Cert by completing an application form and
paying the initial application fee. They will then be recorded as a 'registered
applicant'.
Detailed guidance on the certification criteria is then issued.
The contractor develops and measures his company's safety management system against
the Scheme criteria, and makes improvements as appropriate. (Separate assistance
can be provided in this process).
Stage 2: Audit
When the contractor decides that his safety management system is at the required
level he applies for a Safe-T-Cert Audit.
An auditor from the IOSH Panel will then be appointed by the Scheme.
The time required to complete the audit and the number of sites that the auditor
will visit depends on the size and activities of the applicant company.
Stage 3: Audit Results
Following the audit a report is submitted by the auditor to the Safe-T-Cert Scheme
Manager with appropriate recommendations. The recommendations are either positive
in which case the contractor has achieved at least the minimum standard and will
be certified by the Scheme, or negative indicating that the contractor's health
and safety management systems do not currently meet the required standard for certification.
Validity of Certification
Continued Safe-T-Cert certification is subject to annual verification by way of
an audit and random inspections.
At this annual verification audit, the contractor must demonstrate the health and
safety improvements specified at the previous audit.
After three years of Safe-T-Cert certification, the company must undergo a full
audit again.
The Scheme has the right to suspend a company's certification if at any time the
contractor is not in compliance with the scheme rules.
Fees
The fees for Safe-T-Cert are based on the turnover of an applicant company.
FEES YEAR 1
|
Company Turnover |
Application Fee |
Administration and Audit Fee |
Certification Fee |
Total |
|
£0 - 1 million |
£50 |
£375 |
£50 |
£475 |
|
£1 - 5 million |
£100 |
£625 |
£50 |
£775 |
|
£5 - 15 million |
£200 |
£875 |
£50 |
£1125 |
|
£15 - 30 million |
£300 |
£1475 |
£50 |
£1825 |
|
£30 million + |
£400 |
£1725 |
£50 |
£2175 |
FEES YEARS 2 & 3
|
Company Turnover |
Administration and Audit Fee |
Certification Fee |
Total |
|
0 - 1 million |
£375 |
£50 |
£425 |
|
1 - 5 million |
£625 |
£50 |
£675 |
|
5 - 15 million |
£875 |
£50 |
£925 |
|
15 - 30 million |
£1475 |
£50 |
£1525 |
|
30 million + |
£1725 |
£50 |
£1775 |
- All the above fees are subject to VAT.
- Safe-T-Cert reserves the right to revise the above fees.
- Pre-Safe-T-Cert audit assessments are a different service and are subject to separate
fees.
If you would like more information, please contact:
In Northern Ireland:
Safe-T-Cert
143 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6SU
Phone: 028 90877143
Fax: 028 90877155
e-mail:
amandac@cefni.co.uk
|
In the Republic of Ireland:
Safe-T-Cert
Construction House
Canal Road
Dublin 6
Phone: 01 406 6000
Fax: 01 496 6953
e-mail: safetcert@cif.ie
|
'Safe-T-Cert' is a registered trade mark in both Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland