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VCA* (one star)

The VCA* certificate demonstrates that you have safety on the work floor under control. We guide you towards the certificate in a pragmatic and efficient way.

VCA* (one star)

VCA stands for Safety, Health and Environment (SHE/HSE) Checklist for Contractors. The VCA* certificate focuses on the direct control of safety on the work floor and is intended for subcontractors and operational companies without their own subcontractors.

More and more clients require VCA as a condition for working on their projects. Omnibus Academy builds a workable HSE system together with you and guides you smoothly towards the certification audit.

In het kort

  • For subcontractors and operational companies
  • Focus on safety on the work floor
  • Often a requirement from clients
  • Pragmatic guidance through to the certificate

What VCA* involves

VCA* assesses whether you have operational safety in order: from an up-to-date RI&E and HSE officer to instruction, PPE use, workplace inspections and the handling of incidents.

Unlike VCA**, VCA* does not set requirements for an extensive HSE management system at management level, but focuses on the direct control of risks during the work.

Traject

Our guidance process

An efficient process from baseline assessment to certificate, with as little burden on your organisation as possible.

01

Baseline assessment

We determine where you stand in relation to the VCA* requirements and what still needs to be done.

02

Setting up the HSE system

We help bring the required documents, procedures and RI&E in order.

03

Implementation

We make sure the system comes to life: instruction, toolbox talks and workplace inspections.

04

Internal review

We check whether you are ready for the audit and make adjustments where needed.

05

Certification audit

We guide you through the audit by the certification body towards the VCA* certificate.

What we provide

Full guidance so that you enter the audit with confidence.

  • Baseline assessment and gap analysis
  • Set-up of the HSE system and documentation
  • Up-to-date RI&E and plan of action
  • Preparation for the certification audit
  • Guidance during the audit
  • Advice on embedding and recertification

Who it is for

VCA* is intended for:

  • Subcontractors and operational companies
  • Companies without their own subcontractors
  • Organisations whose clients require VCA
  • Companies in construction, engineering and industry

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Smoothly towards your VCA* certificate

Request a no-obligation baseline assessment and discover the fastest route to certification.