You need VCA if you work in the construction sector and work in locations where VCA is required. VCA (Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu (VGM) Checklist Aannemers) stands for Safety, Health and Environment Checklist Contractors in English.
It is a certification that is used to ensure that construction personnel can work safely on the construction site. By obtaining VCA certification, employees have demonstrated that they have knowledge of the safety and health risks on the construction site and know how to reduce these risks. Construction personnel who have obtained a VCA certificate are able to better guarantee the safety and health of themselves and their colleagues and can therefore contribute to a safer and healthier working environment. In addition, it is also easier for construction companies that have a VCA certificate to win contracts because more and more clients demand this as a condition.
VCA certification is often required for work on construction sites, petrochemical plants, power stations, offshore installations, etc. It is therefore important to have VCA certification if you work in this sector.
There are three types of VCA (Safety, Health and Environment Checklist Contractors) certificates:
1. VCA BASIS: This certificate focuses on the basic requirements for safety, health and the environment within an organization. It is intended for companies that carry out work with an increased risk of accidents, such as construction, industry and petrochemicals.
2. VCA VOL: This certificate is intended for managers within an organization. This includes employees who are responsible for the safety and health of others, such as project managers and supervisors in the workplace. With this certificate, an organization demonstrates that managers are aware of the relevant laws and regulations and have the necessary knowledge and skills to guarantee safety and health in the workplace.
3. VIL-VCU: This certificate focuses specifically on the temporary employment sector and is intended for companies that supply personnel to, for example, the construction, industry and petrochemical industries. With this certificate, an employment agency demonstrates that it lends out personnel in a safe and healthy manner that meets the health and safety requirements of the client. This certificate is mandatory for employment agencies that supply personnel to clients that require VCA certification.