What Health & Safety Accreditations to Look For in an FM Partner
In facilities maintenance – and across all industries – there is no greater priority than health and safety. This is an ethical and compliance imperative. Accreditations are evidence of a facilities maintenance company’s commitment to the highest industry standards – and health and safety is no exception.
At Voltix Services, our accreditations are our undertaking to exceptional service levels. In this blog, we take a look at some of the major health and safety accreditations to look for in a facilities maintenance partner.
Acclaim Accreditation
This is the health and safety accreditation service provided by Supplier Assessment Services. This is an independent assurance of a company’s health and safety processes. Since its inception in 2012, Acclaim has become recognised for setting and maintaining high standards of compliance around health and safety for anyone offering services within the public and private sector. Accreditation is awarded after thorough assessment – and they address any gaps through training and support.
QMS ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety
This is the international standard for international health and safety in the workplace. This displays an ongoing commitment to occupational health and safety standards. This is done by accurately assessing and identifying risks and employing systems to mitigate the chances of accidents in the workplace.
Its effect is widespread – extending to workplace wellness and wellbeing. In order to qualify for certification, an organisation needs to conform to all elements of the standard.
Alcumus SafeContractor
SafeContractor is one of the first and largest health and safety accreditation schemes. This SSIP accreditation adheres to strict standards. This well-recognised certification makes for demonstrable commitment to health and safety standards and compliance requirements throughout supply chains.
This certification recognises the shifting nature of health and safety standards – and includes the multifaceted nature of health and safety in the workplace. This encompasses whole supply chain considerations, with safety, sustainability, and ethical considerations.
Assessments are conducted annually to cover these factors – and Alcumus provides support, advice, and guidance to ensure ongoing compliance and accreditation. The focus is on technical competence for the consistent application of standards across the entire supply chain.
Health and Safety Through Facilities Maintenance
One of the many benefits of partnering with a reliable facilities maintenance company is the attainment of compliance requirements – and the impact this has on health and safety within your organisation. Maintenance for statutory compliance works to prevent workplace accidents and incidents – and your facilities maintenance partner will ensure high levels of workmanship and simplified reporting.
Commitment to workplace health and safety encompasses everything from equipment integrity through preventative maintenance processes to gas safety, electrical maintenance, and air and water quality to fire safety.
WORK WITH VOLTIX SERVICES TO ACHIEVE HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS IN YOUR ORGANISATION
At Voltix Services, our service offering is designed to provide unwavering high standards for business continuity and health and safety – no matter the nature of your business. Get in touch with us today to find out more about how we can work with you to simplify and streamline your operations’ maintenance and compliance needs.