Understanding your Veriforce® grade can feel overwhelming, but it’s a critical part of contractor compliance and prequalification. Unlike simple pass/fail systems, Veriforce®’s approach reflects contractor performance, documentation completeness, and ongoing compliance readiness, all of which influence how hiring clients see and select you.
In this blog, we’ll break down how Veriforce®’s grading system works, what factors influence your score, and what you can do to improve it.
What is Veriforce®’s Grading System?
Rather than a simple approved/not‑approved result, Veriforce® evaluates multiple compliance categories to reflect a contractor’s readiness and risk profile in a more nuanced way.
What Gets Evaluated?
While Veriforce® doesn’t publicly publish a detailed algorithm for the score, there are several key elements that commonly contribute to your contractor grade or performance indicators, such as:
- Safety Programs and Documentation: Your written safety policies and procedures need to meet industry expectations and client‑specific requirements
- Training and Qualifications: Worker certifications and training records must be complete, verified, and up‑to‑date
- Incident History and Performance Metrics: OSHA logs, Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR), Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and similar safety performance indicators are often factored into the overall evaluation
- Insurance and Compliance Records: Certificates of insurance, endorsements, and compliance documentation influence credibility and eligibility
- And, Client-Specific Requirements: Some hiring clients may require specific policies, procedures, or proofs beyond standard criteria
Most Veriforce® clients use a mix of these inputs to form a composite “score” or rating metric that guides their contractor selection and risk decisions.
What Does the Grading System Look Like?
The type of grading system used depends on your hiring client and their preference. Systems they can chose from include:
- Compliant or Not Compliant: The account will either show “complaint” or “not compliant”
- Color-Coding System: This system consists of Green, Yellow, and Red. Green meaning no action required; in good standing, yellow meaning mitigation plan required, and red meaning not allowed to work; action required
- And, Letter Grades: This consists of A-F. A or B generally indicates an approved status, and C, D, or F indicates an unapproved status, requiring exceptions or further mitigation
How Your Grade or Score Reflects Readiness
Rather than simply marking you approved, Veriforce®’s grading system communicates how strong or complete your compliance profile is. This can include:
- High Scores: Indicate strong documentation, safety programs, and up‑to‑date training
- Middle or Lower Scores: Suggest gaps, missing documentation, or insufficient training that clients are likely to notice
- And, Deficiencies or Missing Items: Can reduce visibility in client search results or prevent qualification until corrected
Some contractors describe Veriforce® as giving a real‑time reflection of compliance readiness, where even one expired document or missing training record can negatively affect the overall grade.
Why Contract Grading Matters to Clients
For hiring clients, the Veriforce® grading system is more than a checkbox, it’s a risk filter. Many companies use these scores as an initial benchmark when deciding who can work on their projects.
Grading also matters because:
- Hiring clients may prioritize higher-graded contractors when awarding work
- Lower scores can trigger requests for clarification, corrective actions, or additional documentation
- And, hiring clients actively monitor contractor status rather than just approving once
How Your Score Can Change Over Time
One of the key aspects of the Veriforce® system is that it isn’t static:
- Documents expire, such as insurance, training, and certifications
- Safety metrics update annually, such as OSHA logs
- Clients may request specific additional documentation
- And, your status can fluctuate if records lapse or are rejected during review
When any of these occur, your grade can drop, even if you were previously qualified. That’s why Veriforce® users emphasize ongoing account monitoring and maintenance, not just “set and forget.”
Tips to Maintain and Improve Your Grade!
Here are practical steps contractors can take to keep their grading score strong:
- File All Required Documentation Early: Include safety manuals, training records, MSAs, and insurance certificates in the initial submission
- Track Expirations: A key reason scores dip is expired or missing certificates. Proactive tracking helps avoid gaps
- Respond Quickly to Flags: If a hiring client or Veriforce® flags an item for revision, respond promptly with correct documentation
- Strengthen Safety Performance: Ongoing safety performance (measured through TRIR, EMR, etc.) positively influences your standing when your profile is reviewed
- And, Stay in Communication: Clarify client‑specific requirements and respond to additional requests quickly
JJ Safety understands that maintaining your account and keeping a strong score can be time-consuming. These platforms are meant to help you secure work faster, not distract you from what truly matters: protecting your workers and maintaining a safe jobsite.
If you’re having trouble with account monitoring and maintenance, visit JJ Safety’s website or call 866-627-3850.
