The SCC standard (“Safety Certificate Contractors”) is an international standard for safety, health, and environmental protection for contractors and their subcontractors who provide services and perform work at client locations.
The SCC standard was originally developed to raise awareness of safety among manufacturers of protective helmets by reducing the number of accidents during work activities. It was later further developed to ensure greater safety on construction sites, the health of individuals, and environmental protection, thereby providing a better and safer working environment. At the same time, the SCC standard represents a significant method for improving business operations and processes, which will enhance the quality of cooperation with clients.
Initially, worker training must be conducted, and an SCC certificate must be provided for workers, who are divided into two categories:
- Category A18 Supervisors – leaders of specific trades and services on the construction site
- Category A17 Performers – workers who carry out specific trades and services
The SCC standard for organizations is also a mandatory requirement for conducting activities at construction sites in the EU. Therefore, different categories of SCC certification have been developed based on the complexity of the work and the client’s requirements, as well as the size of the organization. Organizations can be SCC certified according to the following categories:
- SCC* – limited certificate for smaller companies with up to 35 employees that do not engage subcontractors
- SCC – unlimited certificate for companies with more than 35 employees and more complex work
- SCCP – certificate for safe operations in the oil industry
Along with worker certification, an SCC passport is issued, which is marked during the execution of work and services. The SCC passport can cover construction work, assembly, welding, electrical work, maintenance of buildings and facilities, and services in the fields of construction, chemistry, oil and gas processing, and others.
Safe working conditions are of utmost importance, as they are a basic human right and an example of good business practices. Improving working conditions can reduce the likelihood of accidents and compensation claims that arise from them. Therefore, more and more companies are introducing strict safety conditions in the workplace, thus eliminating risks.
The SCC certificate demonstrates to interested parties that the organization cares about the health of its workers, making the construction site safer at the client’s location, protecting its reputation, and ensuring that both SCC-certified workers and SCC-certified organizations are involved in carrying out work and services.
