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To be VCA* certified, we follow the checklist that is fully described in our own manual. The following items are covered:

  1. 1 HSE policy and organization, involvement of management
    1. 1.1 HSE policy statement of the company
    2. 1.2 HSE officer / prevention officer
    3. 1.3 Is there an HSE structure within the organization (not a VCA* requirement)
    4. 1.4 Are managers assessed on HSE performance? (not a VCA* requirement)
    5. 1.5 Internal audits conducted?
    6. 1.6 Management review regarding compliance with the VCA system?
  2. 2 HSE risk management
    1. 2.1 Current Risk Inventory & Evaluation (RI&E)
    2. 2.2 Task risk analyses
    3. 2.3 Performing LMRA’s
  3. 3 Training, information and instruction
    1. 3.1 Vocational training and employee experience
    2. 3.2 VCA Basic for operational employees
    3. 3.3 VCA VOL for operational employees
    4. 3.4 Knowledge/skills regarding high-risk tasks and/or environments
    5. 3.5 Company-specific HSE instruction and training
    6. 3.6 Communication of the HSE plan with own employees and temporary staff
  4. 4 HSE awareness
    1. 4.1 HSE meetings within the company
    2. 4.2 Influencing awareness and behavior? (not a VCA* requirement)
  5. 5 HSE project plan: not applicable for VCA*
  6. 6 Emergency preparedness
    1. 6.1 Preparedness for emergency situations
    2. 6.2 Employees with appropriate training
  7. 7 HSE inspections
    1. 7.1 Periodic workplace inspections
  8. 8 Occupational health care
    1. 8.1 Medical fitness of employees (based on risks)
    2. 8.2 Exposure risks by role, task and/or specific workplace
    3. 8.3 Consultation of a medical specialist for employees
    4. 8.4 Adjusted or alternative work
  9. 9 Procurement and inspection of materials, equipment and PPE
    1. 9.1 HSE purchasing specifications
    2. 9.2 Periodic inspection of equipment and PPE
  10. 10 Procurement of services: not a VCA* requirement
  11. 11 Reporting, registration and investigation of HSE incidents
    1. 11.1 Reporting/recording of employee accidents
    2. 11.2 Investigation of accidents/absences etc.
  12. 12 Environment – waste registration

Annual review

Each year the policy and the contents of the manual are reviewed in accordance with laws and regulations through a management review and assessment. In addition, the incident report overview is evaluated to determine where adjustments are required. Objectives are adjusted and/or reformulated as necessary.

Employees are informed of the contents through a briefing. A communication app is also available.

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