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VCA Petrochemicals (VCA-P)

Working in the petrochemical sector places the highest demands on safety. VCA-P shows that you can handle them — and we guide you towards it.

VCA Petrochemicals (VCA-P)

VCA-P (Petrochemicals) is the most demanding variant of the VCA. It is intended for companies that carry out work in the petrochemical industry and other high-risk environments.

VCA-P contains all the requirements of VCA**, supplemented with stricter, sector-specific requirements. Omnibus Academy guides you towards this certificate with in-depth industry knowledge.

In het kort

  • The most demanding VCA variant
  • For work in the (petro)chemical sector
  • Additional to the VCA** requirements
  • Guidance with in-depth industry knowledge

What VCA-P involves

VCA-P sets additional requirements suited to the high risks of the petrochemical sector, including in the areas of work permits, risk control, training and the management of subcontractors.

Many clients in the (petro)chemical sector accept only companies with a VCA-P certificate on their sites.

Traject

Our guidance process

A thorough process that matches the high demands of the sector.

01

Baseline assessment

We assess your organisation against the additional VCA-P requirements.

02

Tightening the system

We bring your HSE management system up to the level required for the petrochemical sector.

03

Implementation

We embed the extra requirements, such as work permits and risk control, in practice.

04

Internal audit

We carry out a thorough internal audit in preparation.

05

Certification audit

We guide you through the audit towards the VCA-P certificate.

What we provide

Full, industry-focused guidance towards VCA-P.

  • Baseline assessment against the VCA-P requirements
  • Tightened HSE management system
  • Sector-specific procedures and RI&E
  • Internal audit with findings
  • Guidance during the certification audit
  • Advice on embedding and recertification

Who it is for

VCA-P is intended for:

  • Companies that work in the (petro)chemical sector
  • Organisations deployed on petrochemical sites
  • Companies covered by VCA** that want to scale up
  • Contractors in high-risk environments

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Towards your VCA-P certificate

Request a no-obligation baseline assessment with our petrochemical specialists.