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Safe-T-Cert Overview

Safe-T-Cert was developed jointly by the Construction Employers Federation in Belfast and the Construction Industry Federation in Dublin and was launched in October 2000.

Safe-T-Cert takes account of ‘best practice’ guidelines of relevant national and international bodies including the ILO.

Safe-T-Cert is a recognised system under the Build Safe initiative in Northern Ireland the Construction Safety Partnership in the Republic of Ireland.

The Benefits of Safe-T-Cert

Clients are assured that certified contractors have an effective safety and health 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 which 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.

Certification

A Joint Standards Advisory Panel (JSAP) including client bodies, professional bodies, Health and Safety Authority, Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland, 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.

Companies can use Safe-T-Cert certification to demonstrate to clients that they have effective safety health and management systems and procedures.