What is SafeContractor?
It can sometimes be a challenge for a business to prove and reassure its customers that it takes its workplace health and safety seriously. SafeContractor is all about showcasing that a business puts their employees’ health and safety first.
SafeContractor is an accreditation provided by Alcumus, who are a leading provider of risk management, certification and accreditation services with over 27,000 members.
SafeContractor is designed as a way for service suppliers to prove to new and existing customers that they care and are competent in health and safety.
What does SafeContractor Approved mean?
To achieve the SafeContractor Approved status, a business must prove that they are a safe and responsible company. This involves ensuring that all paperwork is complaint with current legislation and that processes are in place to ensure health and safety is handled in the best way possible.
Why should I use a SafeContractor Approved service supplier?
SafeContractor approved business do not have to complete multiple pre-qualification questionnaires, saving both the supplier and customer time and money.
By using SafeContractor, the customer can be assured that their service supplier is committed to sustainable and ethical practices whilst demonstrating that they comply with the up-to-date health and safety standards.
Are MotionTech SafeContractor Approved?
MotionTech & Automation became SafeContractor approved in January 2020 and are really proud to show the world that they are a business with a culture of taking health and safety as a priority, and not something that can be ignored. MotionTech achieved SafePQQ, an extension to the SafeContractor accreditation in August 2020 which demonstrates they are a safe, stable, and ethical business to work with.
MotionTech also have two fully qualified CDM site safety managers which means they can fulfil obligations as principle contractor on construction sites when installing systems such as belt conveyors, roller conveyors, pallet conveyors and robotic pick and place systems.
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Where can I find out more about SafeContractor?
To find out more, please visit www.safecontractor.com
How to check if a company is SafeContractor approved
If you want to confirm that a business is genuinely SafeContractor approved, there are a few quick ways to check:
- Ask the contractor for their SafeContractor certificate or membership number — every approved business is issued one.
- Look for the official SafeContractor logo on their website, quotes and documentation.
- Verify their status directly through the Alcumus SafeContractor portal at safecontractor.com.
- Confirm the company appears on the current SafeContractor approved supplier list.
A genuinely approved supplier will be happy to share proof, so if a contractor cannot produce a current certificate it is worth asking why.
What is the SafeContractor approved list?
The SafeContractor approved list, sometimes called the approved supplier register, is the directory of businesses that hold a current SafeContractor accreditation. Once a company passes its health and safety assessment it is added to the list, giving clients and buyers a simple way to confirm that a supplier meets recognised standards. Appearing on the SafeContractor approved list shows that a business has had its health and safety policies, risk assessments and competencies independently audited by Alcumus.
SafeContractor approved: frequently asked questions
What does SafeContractor approved mean?
SafeContractor approved means a business has passed an independent health and safety assessment carried out by Alcumus and holds a current SafeContractor accreditation, showing it meets recognised UK health and safety standards.
How do I check if a contractor is SafeContractor approved?
Ask to see their SafeContractor certificate or membership number, look for the SafeContractor logo on their website, or verify their status through the SafeContractor portal at safecontractor.com.
Is SafeContractor the same as SSIP?
They are closely linked. SafeContractor is a member scheme of SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement), so SafeContractor accreditation is recognised across the SSIP network and helps avoid duplicate health and safety pre-qualification.
Is MotionTech SafeContractor approved?
Yes. MotionTech has been SafeContractor approved since January 2020 and also holds SafePQQ, an extension of the accreditation.
