Blog; Why Hiring from SafeHire Certified Organisations Should Be Your Non-Negotiable

The SafeHire Certification is the hire industry’s standard of trust. Backed by the British Standards Institution (BSi) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE), SafeHire proves a hire organisation’s commitment to safety, quality, and compliance – ensuring employees and end-users remain safe at all times.
Read this blog to find out how SafeHire compares to other industry certifications and why you should always look for the SafeHire logo when choosing a plant and equipment hire partner.

The SafeHire Certification Scheme is a private standard created by and written for the hire industry with the help and guidance of the BSi with support from the HSE. It is a mandatory requirement for all HAE EHA members to be engaged in the SafeHire Certification Scheme’ and is one of the many benefits you can reap from membership. Originally written by HAE, our members, the HSE and other corporate bodies, SafeHire endeavors to level the playing field between large and small hire organisations and enables the industry to compete on an even ground.

By being SafeHire certified, your organisation can prove its commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism across all aspects of the business – from the shop floor to the documentation processes.

Whether you’re a current HAE member or are considering joining, SafeHire is your badge of trust – demonstrating to customers, suppliers, and regulators that you meet recognised industry standards, and giving you a greater degree of transparency in everything you do.

SafeHire addresses elements of a multitude of standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and elements of the Common Assessment Standard (CAS). More importantly, we pay careful attention to product inspection – both process wise and physically – which is something entirely unique within the industry.

Aligned with international standards, SafeHire Certification is granted for a three-year period following successful completion of the initial audit. For the interim period, an annual site surveillance audit is carried out. The subsequent three-year renewal audit includes a significantly reduced desktop audit which focuses on the core elements of SafeHire.

Becoming SafeHire certified reduces the need for hire companies to achieve other industry standards, as it incorporates key industry recognised standards under one certification. This means less paperwork and fewer audits, and results in happy customers who know they can always rely on your organisation for safe and professional hire services.

Would you ever purchase a holiday that wasn’t ATOL protected? For the majority of people, the answer is no, due to the financial protection, return travel guarantee and overall peace of mind that ATOL gives you.

The same ideology applies to when end-users partner with a hire organisation, whether this be for tool and plant hire or for event support – they always look for the SafeHire logo. Similarly, you wouldn’t appoint a Gas Engineer to Service your heating boiler unless they held Gas Safe registration.

By being a SafeHire certified hire organisation, it assures your customers that:

The value of being a SafeHire certified hire organisation is evident through the benefits it brings to both your business and your customers. It proves your commitment to safety across all areas of your business, giving you a competitive edge in the industry and improving your reputation with end-users.

Stuart Slaughter, Managing Director at Plato Catering Hire, a long-standing HAE member and SafeHire certified business, said: “SafeHire is the certification you should look for before hiring. You wouldn’t book a holiday without ATOL protection. So why hire without a company having SafeHire. Always look for the bright orange logo. It’s your benchmark for excellence in the hire and rental sectors.”

One of the core benefits of SafeHire Certification is that it provides differentiation between HAE EHA members and non-members and is designed for companies of all sizes.

Prove your organisations safety and get in touch with our experts for more information today.