The accreditation scheme recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors and offers an efficient way for them to become accredited.  This allows contractors to not only ensure compliance within their business but also offers reassurance to their clients that health and safety is being handled correctly.

Victor Chirilas, operations manager at Mainmark, comments: “With the wide range of work we carry out and our growing UK client base, it was imperative we fulfil our health and safety responsibilities. What’s more, with safety at the top of the boardroom agenda, construction companies will now require contractors to demonstrate their commitment to safety in order to secure their supply chain, so being SafeContractor accredited is vital when working with large firms.”

Gemma Archibald, director of SafeContractor, comments: “With the fear of HSE fines at the forefront of most organisations’ minds, the need for contractors to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place is high. We are delighted to welcome Mainmark to the SafeContractor scheme as it demonstrates how companies from a range of industries are starting to understanding the importance and benefits of adopting good risk management.”