Compliance risk: hidden in plain sight
How to stay ahead of growing fraudulent contractor documentation in your supply chain
Every organisation managing contractors operates on the assumption that the health and safety pre-qualification documentation they receive reflects the compliance position of their contractors. However, Between 2021 and 2025, SafeContractor recorded a 383.3% increase in fraudulent documents submitted through our contractor assessment process.
In this guide you’ll discover:
- What’s driving the rise in fraudulent contractor documentation
- The real cost to hiring clients when it goes undetected
- Recent examples of how SafeContractor spots falsified certificates
- Practical guidance on how you can spot a fraudulent document from a genuine one
- Expert insight from a former HSE Inspector on the red flags to watch for