Accreditations

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is very clear that fire safety services should be carried out by a competent person. However, evaluating who is competent is currently not straightforward as no clear guidelines have been established by the government. Since the adoption of the Fire Safety Order, the Fire Safety Industry has been striving to define ‘competence’ more exactly and Metro Safety have had significant involvement in the development of industry standards and best practice.

One of the reasons Metro Safety are accredited and associated with a number of professional bodies is to provide extra reassurance that our exacting standards and procedures are in line with best practice. Verification from recognised industry groups gives our clients peace of mind that our competency is genuine, which is especially important when dealing with matters of compliance. Metro Safety are delighted to be associated with the following organisations and accreditation schemes.

Fire Industry Association (FIA)

The Fire Industry Association is a not-for-profit trade association with the aim of promoting the professional status of the UK fire safety industry. Representing the industry leaders, they work to communicate and promote best practice and ensure standards continue to improve.

Metro Safety are members of the FIA and also sit on the Fire Risk Assessment Council.

UK Fire Association

Members of the UK Fire Association aim to share information and best practice for the fire industry, as well as encouraging the development of expertise and high service levels. Their comprehensive Code of Practice means eligible companies, like Metro Safety, need to show that they hold appropriate levels of insurance and that personnel are competent and trained.

 
IFE - Institution of Fire Engineers

The IFE upholds professional standards within public and private fire sectors, offering assessment of knowledge, experience and development and promoting good practice. They also provide professional recognition for members. Metro Safety's fire risk assessors are all currently working towards inclusion on the IFE register of assessors. Many of them already hold Graduate or Member-level membership of the Institution.

 

IOSH - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

IOSH is the world's largest chartered body for health and safety professionals. They aim to secure and justify trust and confidence in the work of their members by ensuring high levels of technical competence and professional conduct. Our consultants include both Graduate or Chartered Members of IOSH. Our Chartered Members of IOSH also feature on the new OSH Consultants Register.

SAFE Contractor

Assessing the health & safety competency of contractors and service providers, SAFE Contractor ensure that contractors visiting premises operate in a safe way. Many large organisations now use SAFE Contractor as their primary means of selecting contractors. Metro Safety are proud to be accredited by this leading health and safety scheme, which like us is dedicated to promoting higher standards of competency and compliance.

 
Contractor Plus

ContractorPlus is a web-based database of contractors who have been rigorously vetted to ensure their health and safety standards are of the highest quality. Developed in partnership with Lambert Smith Hampton, it lists reputable contractors who have exemplary health & safety systems, accident reporting & analysis, quality control and insurance. Metro Safety are Contractor Plus accredited, having passed the robust contractor health and safety pre-qualification process.

 
Constructionline

Following pre-qualification to government and industry accredited standards, Metro Building Maintenance are Constructionline certified. It is the UK’s largest national register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants, aiming to improve efficiency for buyers and suppliers in the construction industry.

 

UKAS

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) helps to ensure that consumers, suppliers, purchasers and specifiers have confidence in the provision of services throughout the supply chain. Strategic Risk Management (Asbestos) Limited is a UKAS accredited inspection body for asbestos surveying and a UKAS accredited testing laboratory for asbestos bulk sampling, asbestos air sampling and fibre counting and asbestos analysis.