Preparation for Company SCC Certification

Company SCC Certification

SCC certification or VCA certification is a certification process that ensures that organizations comply with standards in the field of occupational safety, environmental protection and health at work. The SCC certificate is therefore very important for businesses that want to remain competitive and secure the trust of their customers also on foreign markets.

Our company Bexpo provides training and issues SCC certificates (English: Safety Checklist for Contractors, German: Sicherheits Certifikat Contraktoren). It is the international name of the VCA certificate, which is based on the Dutch Veiligheid Checklist Aannemers.

Preparation for company SCC certification

Does your company work in the petrochemical industry or do you work for foreign companies? Increase your credibility by preparing for SCC certification.

SCC (VCA) certificate

The SCC certificate is a German standard for OHS and environmental protection, which primarily concerns ensuring occupational safety and environmental protection during specific tasks in an industrial environment where special equipment and technologies must be used. This standard applies not only to the construction industry, but also to other sectors, such as the petrochemical, oil and gas industries. The VCA certificate is a Dutch standard for OHS and primarily concerns the construction industry, where work is carried out with hazardous materials and in higher-risk environments. The VCA certificate also includes environmental aspects. The SCC (VCA) certificate ensures that contractors and subcontractors are able to work in a safe environment where increased risks exist and that they meet OHS standards.

We provide SCC 016 training and the certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

Benefits of the SCC (VCA) certificate for companies

• The VCA (SCC) certificate is considered one of themost prestigious OHS certificates in the world. Obtaining it shows that you are committed to a safe and healthy working environment for your employees and also for the surrounding area.
• Obtaining an SCC (VCA) certificate means that your company has had to undergo a strict audit and must regularly submit to inspections in order to maintain the certificate. These measures help improve the quality of the company’s work.
• Obtaining the certificate can open the door to new market opportunities, because VCA (SCC) certificates are mandatory in some areas. In addition, obtaining the certificate may be key to winning large projects or to working for large companies.
• The SCC (VCA) certificate does not focus only on OHS, but also on environmental protection. Obtaining the certificate will help you improve processes and reduce negative impacts on the environment.
• Ensuring OHS and health at the workplace is important for employees. Obtaining the SCC (VCA) certificate can show your employees that you value their health and safety and care about their good working conditions. This may lead to increased motivation of your employees, improvement of their work performance or increased interest of job applicants in your company.

What are the differences between the SCC standard and OHS?

• Different type of mandatory documentation, such as: SCC manual
• Evaluation of managerial employees
• OHS meetings
• Internal audit
• Evaluation of the OHS status
• Monthly inspections
• Action plan
• LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis)
• OHS plans
• Supplier evaluation

What is the price for preparation for the SCC (VCA) certificate?

If you are interested in the price for preparation and consultancy related to the SCC (VCA) certificate, contact us via the contact form and we will prepare a tailor-made price offer for you.

How to obtain an SCC certificate?

If you want to obtain an SCC certificate, your company must go through a certification process, which usually consists of the following steps:

• Risk assessment: The company must evaluate the risks associated with its activities and determine measures to minimize them.
• Implementation of the OHS system: The company must implement effective OHS management, which includes OHS rules, policies and procedures.
• Internal auditing: The company must regularly audit its OHS procedures to ensure their effectiveness.
• Certification audit: The company must undergo a certification audit carried out by an independent certification company.

After successfully completing the certification process, you will receive an SCC certificate from a specific institution confirming that your company has effective OHS management and complies with OHS rules and the laws of the country.

Requirements of the SCC certification standard:

• OHS policy and management
• Risk management
• Information, education and training
• OHS awareness
• OHS plans for projects
• Environmental protection
• Emergency preparedness
• Inspection
• Health protection
• Procurement and inspection
• Supplier management
• Incident management