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2. GENERAL 3

3. BASIC PRINCIPLES HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION 5

4. DANGERS, RISKS AND PREVENTION 11

5. ACCIDENTS: CAUSES AND PREVENTION 20

6. SAFETY BEHAVIOUR 27

7. TASKS, RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND DISCUSSION 35

8. PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS, SIGNALLING 49

9. PREPARATION FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 59

10. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES 63

11. FIRE AND EXPLOSION 77

12. WORK RESOURCES 86

13. SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES 100

14. ELECTRICITY AND RADIATION 113

15. ERGONOMIC WORKPLACE 122

16. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 130


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22..11 Introduction

This document describes the content of the PlusPort VCA training. It is based on the

objectives of the Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid (SSVV) and contains the most

recent changes until April 2012. It is part of the PlusPort VCA training package and is

available as a reference work in the complete package:

The interactive e-learning training with sound, questions and exercises;

The tests of knowledge of the material with feedback; The test final exams;

VCA Handbook.

This document contains copyrighted information from PlusPort B.V. This document may not

be reproduced or distributed without the written permission of an authorized PlusPort official.

PlusPort reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time.

22..22 About PlusPort

PlusPort is an organisation for digital learning via internet. PlusPort helps organisations withsolutions in the areas of training, testing and personal certification for, amongst others, VCA,

NEN 3140 Vakbekwaam Persoon, NEN 3140 Voldoende Onderricht Persoon, BHV, HACCP,

ATEX, Veilig werken aan de weg en het spoor, Sociale hygiëne and many more.

For more information see http://www.plusport.com.

22..33 About the Handbook

This handbook describes all the information for the exam subjects for Basic Safety VCA and

VOL-VCA.

All information concerning the VIL-VCU certificate is printed in italics in this handbook.

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22..44 Contact

For extra information and/or questions about the VCA training you can contact:

PlusPort B.V.

SeaView Office

Gevers Deynootweg 61

2586 BJ ’s-Gravenhage

Netherlands

Customer Support

E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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The candidate can explain the ARBO concept

Working Conditions

The candidate can describe the goals of the H&S legislation

Protection when carrying out work

Improving health and safety of employees at work

The best possible working conditions

The candidate can describe what the H&S legislation is concerned with

The legislation describes the rights and obligations of both the employer and the

employee with regard to health and safety at work and the conditions in which work

is carried out

The candidate can name the places at which the H&S legislation is applicable

All the places where work is carried out

The candidate can name the persons for whom the H&S legislation is applicable

Employer

Employees (including temporary employees and similar, such as students at work,

volunteers)

The candidate can name the domains with which the H&S legislation is concerned

Safety

Health

Welfare


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The candidate can describe the basic principles of the H&S legislation

Employer and employee have rights and obligations

The employer ensures the health and safety of employees with regard to all work-connected aspects and executes a policy for this

Work may not have a disadvantageous effect on the health and safety of employees

Prevention of risks

Support via expert persons or services

Informing and educating employees

Discussing and cooperating with the employees (representatives)

Different employers at one workplace work together and coordinate their

performance

33..11 The concept welfare

The candidate can name the various domains that welfare at work is concerned with

Work safety

Health: protecting the employee’s health at work

Psychosocial stress caused by the work

Ergonomics

Work hygiene

Embellishment of the workplaces

Environment: enterprise measures regarding environment (internal) in as far as they

affect the above points

The candidate can name the ways in which the employer must guarantee the H&S (the

welfare) of the employees

Design of the workplace must be adjusted to suit the employee

Personal factors of the employee such as age, sex, knowledge of the language used

and craftsmanship must be taken into account

It must be ensured that the employee can exercise influence over their own work

Avoid monotonous work


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33..22 Expert support

The candidate can describe the way in which the employer is supported in the areas of

prevention and protection

The company takes on one or more experts

If the enterprise does not possess sufficient internal expertise, external support is

called in

The candidate can describe the function of expert persons or services in the areas of

prevention and testing

Supporting employer and employees in the application of H&S legislation

The candidate can describe the most important tasks of the expert persons or services in the

area of protection

Cooperation on risk inventory and evaluation

Cooperation on accident and incident investigation

Advising and working with the employees (representatives)

Carrying out work medical examinations

Guidance for employees who, because of illness, are not able to carry out their work

The candidate can describe the purpose of health supervision

Suggest measures to prevent harm to health while carrying out work

Prevention and timely tracing of professional illness

The candidate can describe which duty the employer has with regard to health supervision

Periodically give employees the opportunity to be examined to prevent and limit

health risks


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33..33 Care of persons other than employeesThe candidate can name persons for whom the employer is required to take effective

measures to avoid risks as far as possible

Employees of other employers who are at the workplace

Suppliers, visitors, patients etc.

Neighbours

33..44 Supervision of H&S Legislation

The candidate can describe the authority of the inspection services

Supervising compliance with Health and Safety legislation

Start an investigation in response to an accident

Ask employees for valid identification

Make demands regarding the means of compliance with the Health and Safety

legislation

Call a work stop if there is serious danger to persons

Formulate a summons in response to a punishable offence

The candidate can describe the general rule regarding responsibility

The employer who gives instructions, supervises and issues resources, is also

responsible for compliance with the H&S legislation

The candidate can name which sanctioning possibilities the Government Inspectorate for

Health and Safety has

Formulate a fine report in response to a fineable offence by the employer

Formulate a fine report in response to a fineable offence by the employee


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33..55 Basic principles environment legislation

The candidate can describe the goals of the environment legislation

Protecting persons and environment against harmful effects of activities

Limiting emissions and waste streams

Ensuring an efficient and correct disposal of waste substances

The candidate can describe which elements the company and employees must influence to

achieve the goals of the environment legislation

Adjusting production processes

Limiting emissions

Limiting and separating waste streams

Use energy sparingly and efficiently

Use natural resources sparingly and efficiently

33..66 Basic principles working times legislation

The candidate can describe the goals of legislation with regard to working times

Defining maximum work times and minimum rest times to prevent danger to healthand safety

Promoting the combination of work and care tasks / family

The candidate can describe the basic principles of working times legislation

Taking the employee’s personal situation into account

Relationship with Health and Safety policy

The candidate can name the persons for whom the working times legislation is applicable

All employees below a certain salary level

33..77 Basic principles temporary work legislation

The candidate can describe the goals of legislation regarding temporary work

Ensuring that temporary employees, with regard to health and safety at work, enjoy

the same degree of protection as the other employees who work for the temporary

employer


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The candidate can say who is responsible for health and safety of the temporary employee

during work

The temporary employer

The candidate can say who is responsible for generally informing the temporary employee

Temporary employer and temporary employment agency have a shared duty of

informing the temporary employee; the temporary employment agency must supply

the temporary employee with information about the workplace and function

requirements

The candidate can say who, with temporary work, is responsible for specific information and

instruction of the temporary employee The operational manager of the temporary employer takes care of specific

information and instruction of the temporary employee

33..88 European Guidelines in relation to National legislation

The candidate can describe the relationship between European guidelines and National

legislation

A European guideline must, within a certain period, be converted into nationallegislation

The candidate knows the principles of the application of CE-marking

CE-marking must be applied by the manufacturer or importer

The CE-marking may only be applied on the basis of a technical dossier and

declaration of compliance, in which the manufacturer or importer confirms that his

product meets the safety requirements of the guideline

Design of the CE-marking

CE-marking applied to a product means that one may assume that the product (e.g.

work resource, machines, PPE) meets the relevant European Guideline with regard to

safety


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44..11 Concepts: danger and risk

The candidate can describe the concept of danger

Characteristic of a substance or product that can cause an accident

Situation that can cause an accident

The candidate can describe the concept of risk

Risk= chance x effect

The risk is determined by the size of the chance that a danger will cause an accident

The risk is determined by the size of the damage (the consequence)

44..22 Recognising risks and dangers

The candidate can name several dangers at work

Height (Falling )

Fire

Explosion

Poisonous substances

Noise

Radiation

Moving parts (e.g. being caught or hit)

Falling objects, loads

Vehicles, traffic

The candidate can name possible sources of danger at work

Sort of work

Workplace or surroundings of the workplace

Work resources

Products, materials worked with

Behaviour of the employee

Competency


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The candidate can name work or circumstances at work that can contain danger and risks

Working with dangerous substances

Working with dangerous tools / machines Working with high pressure

Working with radiation sources

Digging work

Working with electricity

Working in the cold

Working in heat

Working in a noisy environment

Working at heights

The candidate can name factors that increase risks in connection with the workplace and theworkplace surroundings

Untidy workplace

Too much or too little light

Vibrations

Weather conditions

Dust or contaminated air

Working close to radiation sources

Traffic in the surroundings

Working in a confined space

Working at heights Workplace difficult to access

Workplace with little room for movement

Workplace with few escape routes

Dangerous work in the surroundings

Complexity

44..33 Prevention hierarchy

The candidate can describe the concept of prevention

Preventing an increase of risk

Take measures to reduce risk

Preventing accidents

Preventing harm to health

Preventing harm to the environment

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Firstly, measures aimed at the source: eliminating dangers, removing causes,

prevention, choose other, safer work methods

Secondly, limiting or reducing the risk: collective protection and security, suitablework methods and work resources

Thirdly, if risks still exist: personal protective equipment

Guidance measures: 1. Education, information, instruction 2. Signalling, warning,

labelling 3. Reducing exposure duration, frequency, intensity, number of persons

Organisational measures: Reducing exposure duration, frequency, intensity, number

of persons

The candidate can describe the way in which prevention is dealt with in practice

Prevention of unsafe operations and unsafe situations

The candidate can describe the concept unsafe operation

An unsafe operation is an operation that is not carried out according to the safety

regulations and that can lead to an accident

The candidate can describe the concept unsafe situation

An unsafe situation is a situation where work is done without the conditions for safe

work being met and that can lead to an accident


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The candidate can name examples of unsafe operations

Working without a permit or permission in situations where this is required

Not using the required personal protective equipment Turning security measures off

Incorrect use of tools

Using broken tools

Moving a load incorrectly

The candidate can name examples of unsafe situations

No or insufficient lighting

No or blocked escape routes

Untidy work floors

Not or insufficiently secured equipment or machines

The candidate can name the ways in which unsafe situations can be dealt with

Removing the cause

Screening off / securing

Warning

Bring in others

The candidate can describe the way in which action must be taken if there are unsafe

operations

Report to direct manager

Stop the operation or have it stopped

44..44 Risk control and executing policy

The candidate can describe the purpose of a risk control policy

The planning of prevention and making it possible to carry out H&S at work

The candidate can describe the various steps of a Risk Inventory and Evaluation

1. Identification of dangers

2. Taking inventory of risks

3. Evaluating the risks


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The candidate can describe the parts of the risk control system

Planning of the policy (methods, task distribution)

Carrying out the policy Evaluating and adjusting the policy

Effects of the policy (goals and resources) on the basis of a RI&E: Risk-Inventory and

Evaluation

44..55 (task-) Risk Analysis and LMRA

The candidate can describe the concept (task-) risk-analysis

An analysis of the dangers connected to carrying out risky tasks with regard to thehealth and safety of employees

The candidate can describe the purpose of a (task-) risk-analysis

The analysis and evaluation of risks to agree on control measures for the execution

of a (risky) task or a task in a risky environment

The candidate can name situations in which it can be necessary to carry out a (task-) risk-

analysis

For carrying out tasks and operations for which there are no procedures Before starting new projects

When purchasing new machines

For building or renovation

When setting up and evaluating procedures

If a requirement of the permit system

When taking on a young person, student at work or temporary employee


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The candidate can name situations in which a (task-) risk-analysis must be adjusted

The work plan is found to be impractical

The correct tools or resources are not available The installation is no longer pressure/gas free or free of voltage

Work conditions have changed

The candidate can name the points of attention of the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis)

Before commencing operations or a new task

When the working conditions change

Also for routine operations

Do it yourself

44..66 H&S action Plan

The candidate can describe the concept of a yearly action plan

A written plan for improving working conditions

The candidate can describe the contents of a yearly action plan

Goals to be achieved

Concrete prevention measures

Resources to be used (organisational, financial, material)

Task distribution

44..77 Communication of risks and control measures to the work floor

The candidate can name the general guidelines regarding the communication of risks and

control measures

Before commencing operations

Preferably to be done at the workplace


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The candidate can name methods of communication regarding risks and control measures

Meeting with employers and contractors

Discussion manager and operational employees When changing shifts

HS-meeting (toolbox meeting) with operational employees

The candidate can describe general guidelines regarding communication about risks and

control measures to temporary employees

General basic information about risks at the introduction/reception of the temporary

employee by the inter-agent:

- about the activities and circumstances

- about the function and the workplace

Specific workplace related:

- at the introduction/reception of the temporary employee by the temporary

employer

- preferably at the workplace

- before commencing operations

44..88 Safety aspects in the work preparation

The candidate can describe the purpose of the work preparation

Establishing a way of working that is safe and causes no harm to health

The candidate can name the elements that must be examined during the work preparation

to enable the work to be done safely

Time planning for the total work

The order in which the operations can be performed safely

Which materials, tools and machines are needed to do the work safely The necessary time and measures to carry out the work in a safe and healthy manner


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44..99 Risky operations

The candidate can describe what risky operations are

Operations in a risky environment

Carrying out risky tasks

The candidate can describe when a task is considered risky

Within the enterprise, risky tasks are established on the basis of the RI&E and the

(task-) risk-analysis

The candidate can describe the rules of behaviour that apply before commencing risky work

Availability and knowledge of the work permit

Availability and knowledge of the (T)RA

Refer to precautionary measures in the employer’s company regulations

Only commence work when all conditions have been met

Carrying out a last minute risk analysis (LMRA)

The candidate can name the rules of behaviour for deviations from the work plan Stop operations

Adjust the (task-)risk-analysis and discuss it with all concerned

Discuss the adjusted (task-)risk-analysis with the responsible supervisor and/or

employer and possibly with the prevention employee / safety expert

The candidate can name the rules of behaviour for the manager during the execution of risky

operations

Regular checks that the work is being carried out according to the agreements made

Make use of the agreed control measures

Be sufficiently present

Intervene if there is deviation from the agreements made


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The candidate can describe the approach for the inter-agent in connection with temporary

work involving risky tasks:

Information to the temporary employee about the risky tasks Agree with the temporary employer how the temporary employee will be informed

(instructions, training, tests etc.)

The candidate can describe the conditions under which there may be deviation from the

originally agreed tasks for the temporary employee

Information beforehand from the employment agency and the temporary employee

Description of specific extra prevention measures

Agreement about who informs, instructs and issues protection resources to the

temporary employee


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55..11 Concepts

The candidate can describe the concept accident

Undesired event resulting in damage (to material, environment or regarding time

lost) and/or injury

The candidate can describe the concept near-accident

Undesired event without damage or injury, that under other circumstances could

have led to damage or injury

The candidate can describe the concept incident

Undesired event with or without damage or injury

55..22 Accident theory

The candidate can name the two direct causes of an accident or incident

Unsafe operations

Unsafe situation

The candidate can name the progressive phases of the causes and effects series

1. Background (organisation) 2. Human failure

3. Unsafe operations and/or situations

4. Accident

5. Injury and/or damage


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The candidate can describe the possible points for attention from the causes and effects

series for the policy needed to reduce the number of accidents

An accident is the result of various causes The causes can originate from different levels in the company (such as management,

direct management, operational)

The policy to be carried out must therefore be aimed at the different levels

The candidate can describe the accident pyramid

many risky situations and operations can eventually lead to an accident with very

serious injury or a fatal accident

The candidate can name the factors that affect human failure

Person-related factors

Task-related factors

The candidate can name examples of person-related factors that could lead to an incident

Insufficient knowledge

Insufficient experience Insufficient motivation

Insufficient attention

The candidate can name examples of task-related factors that could lead to an incident

Insufficient and/or incorrect management and supervision

Incorrect work method

Getting insufficient time for the work

Unavailability of necessary equipment or tools

Poor maintenance of tools or equipment


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The candidate can describe the concept lack of control

Insufficient activities aimed at preventing undesired events

Insufficient guidelines for prevention or repression Not following guidelines

The candidate can describe the consequences of the accident pyramid for the policy to be

executed to reduce the number of accidents

Preventing and combating ALL unsafe operations and ALL unsafe situations leads to

fewer accidents

The candidate can describe the possible action points for the directors that come from the

accident theory Establishing a (multi-year) plan for improving working conditions

Delegating tasks and authorities to departments and employees in the company

Ensuring good organisation of the working conditions policy

Ensuring a good discussion structure about working conditions and responsibilities

Translating the working conditions policy into procedures and regulations

Ensuring sufficient training and instruction

The candidate can describe the possible action points for operational managers that come

from the accident theory

Supervising compliance with procedures and regulations Carrying out periodic inspections

Giving instruction and training about health risks at work

Systematic reporting of accidents

Planned approach for unsafe operations and situations

Discussing problems and complaints with regard to working conditions policy during

departmental and work discussions

Regular evaluation of results of improvements carried out in regard to unsafe

operations and situations


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55..33 Accident prevention

The candidate can describe preventative measures regarding the aspects: the person, the

organisation, the technique and the environment

The candidate can name the aspects at which prevention is aimed

The person

The organisation

The technique

The environment

The candidate can give an example of a preventative measure regarding the person aspect

Acquire knowledge

Possess competence

Behaviour, e.g. concentrated work, tidy workplace

The candidate can give an example of a preventative measure regarding the organisation

aspect

Effective work methods

Supervision by managers

The candidate can give an example of a preventative measure regarding the technique

aspect

Use machines with a safe technical design (CE-marking)

Maintenance of tools

Ergonomic design

The candidate can give an example of a preventative measure regarding the environment

aspect

Safe layout of the workplace that offers optimum protection against environmental

stress


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55..44 Dealing with incidents

The candidate can name the steps necessary to avoid repetition of accidents

Act immediately

Report

Register

Investigate

Action plan (plan of attack)

The candidate can describe how to act in the case of accidents

The accident must be reported to the direct manager

Accompanying the victim to the medical service

Immediate measures to avoid repetition

Follow internal instructions

The candidate can describe how to act in the case of incidents, near-accidents, unsafe

situations and operations

Take immediate measures (mark situations / stop operations)

Report to the manager

55..55 Registering incidents

The candidate can describe why accidents, near-accidents, unsafe situations and operations

must be registered on a registration form

Recording data for the company policy

Learning from mistakes and taking measures to avoid repetition

Complying with the legal requirements in that area

The candidate knows how incidents and accidents must be registered

All incidents (accidents and near-accidents) must be registered

On a registration form


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55..66 Accident investigation

The candidate can name the purpose of the accident investigation

Finding out which factors caused the accident, to formulate suggestions for

preventing similar accidents in the future

The candidate can name the basic elements of a good accident investigation

Investigate at the location of the accident

Gather facts and data that led to the accident

Interview those concerned and witnesses

Analysis of investigation results Final report with recommendations/action points for avoiding repetition

The candidate can describe points of attention for the investigation at the location of the

accident

As quickly as possible

Make sketches and drawings

Documents present

Look at unusual circumstances, for example the weather

The candidate can describe points of attention for gathering facts and data that led to the

accident

Take samples at the location of the accident

Store the gathered material in a suitable place

Record how and where the material was obtained

The candidate can describe points of attention for interviewing those concerned and

witnesses

Record who must be interviewed Interview every victim and the witnesses

Avoid distortion of witness information

Look for causes and not guilty parties

Record the witness statements

Give feedback to the witnesses

The candidate can describe the points of attention for the final report

Description, facts and data

Analysis


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Specific recommendations to avoid repetition

The "Verbetering Poortwachter" legislation has the goal of improving the chances of re-integration ofsick employees within or external to the organisation. The obligations of the employment agency in

regard to this law are:

A plan of attack for re-integration of the sick employee is set up and executed based

on the problem analysis of the Work Inspectorate

If the employment agency is negligent with regard to the plan of attack, the

continued payment of salary can be extended by 1 year

The hiring company is obliged to report work accidents concerning temporary employees to the

Government Inspection Service for Health and Safety (formerly the Work Inspectorate).

55..77 Action plan (plan of attack)

The candidate can describe the concept action plan (plan of attack)

Written report of the results of Risk Inventory and – Evaluation or Task Risk Analysis

and the measures that the work floor will take

The candidate can describe the purpose of the action plan (plan of attack)

Ensuring that the results of the investigation (TRA) lead to the execution of effective

measures

Ensuring that repetition of incidents is avoided

The candidate can describe the contents of the action plan (plan of attack)

The measures to be taken

Resources and people to be used and possibly the costs

Term for execution

Person responsible for execution

Follow-up Evaluation of measures


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66..11 Behaviour and safety

The candidate can describe why taking advantage of behaviour must be a part of HSM policy

Behaviour or acceptance of behaviour is an important cause of accidents

After policy aimed at technique and organisation, behaviour takes advantage of thehuman factor

The candidate can name causes of unsafe behaviour

Tolerance of offences, lack of leadership

Lack of knowledge /information (= not knowing)

Wrong way of doing task (lack of competence = not being able)

Reluctance (= not wanting to)

Conflicting goals/assignments

Missing example function

The candidate can name elements of policy that influence human behaviour so that work is

done safely

Policy aimed at better safety performance

Clearly formulated assignment

Clarity about desired and undesired behaviour

Clarity about the priority of working safely

Sanction- and reward policy

Communication- and awareness campaigns

The candidate can describe why the role of the manger is important for human behaviour

Manager determines the way of working

Manager supervises

Manager has the necessary knowledge about employees, the work and the

circumstances


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The candidate can name elements of the organisation that influence human behaviour so

that work is done safely

Structured discussions Safety behaviour observations

The right man at the right place

A good reception/introduction

Deal with questions and complaints adequately

Ensuring the right primary facilities such as: sanitary, canteen

The candidate can describe general rules of behaviour for working safely

Employees keep to the safety regulations

Employees speak to each other about unsafe operations

Employees intervene immediately in unsafe situations Employees ask questions in unclear situations

Setting a good example

React consistently

Supervise and correct

Also be critical of yourself

Obtain advice in unclear situations

Take into account employees’ opinions, suggestions, wishes and advice

Give employees clear and convincing instructions (how and why)

The candidate can name behaviour that promotes safety

Ensuring your own health and safety, and that of other persons involved

A positive attitude

Keeping to the safety regulations and following pointers and instructions

Speaking to other employees about unsafe operations

Reporting unsafe situations and incidents and intervening in a suitable manner

Paying attention to personal hygiene, neatness and tidiness


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The candidate can describe the negative effects of alcohol- and/or drugs use on working

safely

Reduced alertness Reduced or problematic functioning

Reduced ability to evaluate situations

Lowered threshold for unacceptable behaviour

Over estimating own possibilities

Increased work pressure on colleagues and disturbance of the work organisation

The candidate can describe the behaviour that is expected with regard to alcohol- and/or

drugs use to be able to work safely

Abstain from alcohol- and drugs use during work being under influence at work

Report occasional problematic use to the manager and avoid dangerous operationsor work that could present a danger to others

Seek help for chronic problematic use

66..22 Influencing behaviour

The candidate can name the basic principles for influencing behaviour to reduce accidents

Stimulate safe behaviour

Curb unsafe behaviour

The candidate can describe two strategies for stimulating safe behaviour

Emphasise the success of safe behaviour

Reduce the disadvantages of safe behaviour

The candidate can describe two strategies for curbing unsafe behaviour

Clarify the consequences of unsafe work

Make unsafe behaviour more difficult


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The candidate can describe ways to emphasise the success of safe behaviour

Regularly discuss safety subjects in a positive way

Give employees clear and convincing instructions Evaluate employees’ safe behaviour positively

Set a good example

See working safely as good craftsmanship

The candidate can describe ways of reducing the disadvantages of safe behaviour

Ensure realistic safety regulations

Ensure good accessibility of safety facilities

Ensure comfortable personal protective equipment

Ensure sufficient time to be able to work safely

The candidate can describe ways of clarifying the consequences of unsafe work

Supply information about the dangers

Show and discuss accidents and their consequences

Give instruction on avoiding unsafe operations and unsafe situations

The candidate can describe ways to make the possibility of unsafe behaviour more difficult

Fit guards and barriers

Ensure that equipment will only work when the associated safety devices are used

Remove bad tools and materials

Impose sanctions on unsafe behaviour

The candidate can name advantages of safety behaviour observation rounds

Safety behaviour observation rounds increase safety awareness and give a good

insight into the safety situation at the workplace

The tasks of the consultant to promote safe working and improve the mentality of temporary

employees are:

Promotion:• A correct selection with regard to the requirements of the temporary employer, the task content

and the capacities and experience of the temporary employee

• Verification of the basic health and safety knowledge of the temporary employee (e.g. Basic

Safety VCA)

• Evaluation of the temporary employee on completion of the task

• Providing information to the temporary employee about the necessity, advantages and

importance of safe working

Mentality


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• Strive to obtain as much insight as possible into the nature and capacities of the temporary

employee

•

Do not give the temporary employee task that are above or below their capacity• Take into account the opinions, suggestions, wishes and advice of the temporary employee

himself

• Check for possible negative work experiences

• Let the temporary employee know what you and the employer think of him, including

achievements in the area of safety

• Evaluate the temporary employee as objectively as possible

• Ensure, when correcting, that the temporary employee is not degraded in his value as a

professional or person

• Ensure a healthy dose of self-criticism

• Avoid emotional situations as far as possible

• As consultant, do not be “bossy ” • Strive to listen to what others have to say to you


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The candidate can describe guidelines that must be followed during safety behaviour

observation rounds

Make sure you have enough time Clarify your intentions

Observe one person at a time, never a whole group together

Ask if you may carry out a safety behaviour observation round

Observe the operations and pay particular attention to the safety aspects

Check whether the procedures and regulations are being followed

Where your presence changes the approach to work, say something about it

Make note

Don’t just watch, but listen, interview, give advice and make agreements

Inform the persons concerned of the positive and negative safety aspects you have

observed

Communicate in such a way as to preserve the dignity of the employee

The candidate can name subjects that the safety behaviour observation can focus on

Use of PBM

Positioning of employees

Operations by employees

Use of tools and equipment

Neatness and tidiness

Application of procedures

The candidate can name the elements of a safety behaviour observation report

Findings

Was safe behaviour easy/difficult/impossible

Were observer and observed in agreement about safe behaviour


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66..33 Neatness and tidiness (good housekeeping)

The candidate can describe the influence of neatness and tidiness on safe working

Prevention of incidents

Prevention of contamination, environmental damage

Higher efficiency, time advantage

More pleasant work environment, positive influence on motivation and attitude

Prevent loss of tools and materials

The candidate can name examples of neatness and tidiness (good housekeeping)

Tidy up surroundings

Dispose of/store left-over materials

Storage system for tools and materials

Hang up cables (safety-hooks) or conceal them

Good layout of the workplace/yard

66..44 Stumbling, slipping or tripping

The candidate can name the causes of stumbling, slipping or tripping

Not smooth or lose ground

Small height difference

Larger height differences

Causes associated with the limitations of the human body, such as a high step

Loose tiles

Running

Slippery floors, waxed floors

Unsuitable footwear


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The candidate can describe methods and measures to prevent the dangers of mis-stepping at

the source

Design: during design and preparation one must take care to avoid unsafe situations Good housekeeping: ensure a neat and tidy workplace

Alter unsafe situations as quickly as possible

Pat attention when moving around on foot

Do not wear anything that could restrict your field of vision

Follow the provided roads and paths

Wear suitable footwear

The candidate can describe methods and measures to control the dangers of moving around

on foot

By separating person and danger with the help of physical barriers Customised lighting


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77..11 Tasks, rights and obligations employer and employee

The candidate can name the general obligations of the employer

Promote health and safety of the employees by executing a prevention policy

integrated into company policy

Planning of prevention and execution of policy with a system approach (setting up

and carrying out a global prevention plan and yearly action plan)

Carrying out a (written) risk analysis

Asking advice of experts (internal and external prevention service)

Enter discussions with the employees

Customise the work (workplace, work and production methods, work equipment) for

the employee Limit risks as far as possible, taking into account technical developments

Limit risks of serious injury by taking material measures with priority over all other

measures

Ensure safe work resources

Give information about the dangers of the work and the measures that aim to

prevent or limit these dangers

Give the employees suitable training

Supply effective protection resources and make sure they are used

Issue suitable instructions to the employees

Establish guidance measures for a reasonable guarantee of compliance with these

instructions Supply suitable safety and health signalling at work

Register, report and investigate accidents with and without work hinder

Arrange work accident insurance for all employees

Reporting and investigation of serious work accidents to the Government Inspection

Service for Health and Safety (formerly the Work Inspectorate)

Refrain from all acts of violence, bullying or undesired sexual behaviour at work

Ensure that the safest way of working is chosen

Reporting and investigation of serious work accidents to the work inspectorate

Take effective measures for help and evacuation if a calamity occurs

Supervise compliance with the instructions


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Take the necessary measures to ensure health and safety of third parties at the

workplace

Ensure suitable reception, information, training and instruction

The candidate can name the authority to which serious work accidents are to be reported

Inspection Service for Health and Safety (formerly the Work Inspectorate)

The candidate can name the general obligations of the employee

Take care of your own safety and that of other persons involved

Use and care for personal protective equipment in the correct manner

Make correct use of machines, equipment, dangerous substances, transport

resources and other resources Report accidents or near-accidents

Report serious and immediate danger to safety and health

Cooperate with the employer and the prevention service in the area of promoting

H&S at work

Contribute in a positive way to the prevention policy

Refrain from all acts of violence, bullying or undesired sexual behaviour at work

Follow training

Follow information

Follow instructions

Do not change or remove fitted security devices, and use them correctly

Report dangers to health and safety immediately to the manager

The candidate can name the employee’s general rights

Right to information and training

Right to stop work when there is a threat of serious danger to persons

Right to a safe and healthy work environment


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The candidate can describe what he must do if there is serious or immediate danger

It must be a serious danger to persons, there must be an immediate threat, and it

must be reported immediately to the manager The responsible person cannot act in a timely manner

The specific division of tasks, responsibilities and legal liability regarding health and safety for the

temporary employer and employment agency are:

• Relationship between temporary employer, temporary employee and employment agency

• The temporary employer ensures conforming with health and safety legislation

• The employment agency has specific tasks: providing information to the temporary employee,

medical supervision

The difference between the formal and material employer is:• The formal employer actually employs the employee

• The employee works under the authority of the material employer

The legal liability regarding health and safety of temporary employees is organised:

• With temporary employment the is a triangular relationship: employment agency, employer

and employee

• The employment agency is liable with regard to transit duty

• The material employer is liable for the working conditions of the temporary employee

The HS aspects that are important when setting a temporary employee to work are:

• HS risks and control measures for the employment functions

• Procedures to be followed when requesting temporary employees and the recording of

agreements with regard to HS aspects (instruction, information, PPE, education, experience)

• Requesting necessary HS documents and correct interpretation, for example: the results of a risk

analysis, HS rules and regulations, professionalism

• Careful selection of temporary employees

• Informing temporary employee(s) about HS aspects and agreements made with the temporary

employer

• Procedure to be followed in the case of a serious accident involving a temporary employee

• The candidate can name the elements that must be present in the dossier of the temporary

employee• Personal details, social details, work permits

• Copy of an identification document

• Copies of relevant professional education, further education, education concerning risky tasks

• Work experience

• Copies or evidence of required valid certificates / diplomas

• Evaluations, notes regarding temporary employment, incidents etc.

• Functional limitations

• Language proficiency

• Proof of medical suitability (if relevant)


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The necessary points for attention that must be recorded following a request from a temporary

employer:• Name of function

• Place, department and work environment

• Work and tasks to be performed

• Risky tasks and control measures for the task and work place

• Required medical suitability

• Risks present (dangerous substances, machines, situations, processes)

• Which PPE are used to control these risks

• Who supplies the PPE ( employment agency or temporary employer)

• Who gives instruction regarding the use of PPE (employment agency or temporary employer)

• Professional training/ training level

• Experience• Language proficiency

• Being in possession of a valid VCA Basic Safety certificate/diploma, unless noted and motivated

in the temporary employer's request that VCA Basic Safety is not obligatory

• Demands in connection with risky tasks

• Other relevant education


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The points for attention when making the selection:

• Selection procedures of temporary employees who meet the requirements of the request

• A deviation or exception from/to the requirements in the request is discussed with the

temporary employer before the final selection takes place

• Additional precautions or statements are recorded on the selection or application document (s)

• The hirer agrees to the differing selection. When there is a difference between the request and

the selection, this is noted by the employment agency (date, name, function)

The temporary employee must be aware of the specific HS risks and the HS rules and regulations of

the location where he will be put to work:

• The risks and precautionary measures of the function in which they will be placed

• Sector/branch specific HS rules and regulations

• PPE specified by the temporary employer and

• Instruction about correct usage

• Medical examination, if necessary

• Reporting procedure for accidents with lost time / work stoppage

In connection with control of the agreements made with the hirer, do the following:

• Reception in the company, introduction to the boss• Person to whom he must report for instructions about workplace and task

• Issuing and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)

• The task that the temporary employee carries out; the work location and conditions

• Authorisation and medical suitability for carrying out risky tasks

Attention must be paid to the following aspects when evaluating the temporary employee with the

hirer :

• Professionalism, theoretical knowledge, independence, carrying out tasks safely

• Motivation; attitude; communication; language proficiency• Following HS rules and regulations; complying with work permits; conforming with agreements

• Correct use of tools; care of tools, tidying up

• Correct use of PPE; care of PPE; keeping clean

• Keeping to work times; work tempo; accuracy; application

• Asking questions for clarification; reporting deviations; reporting unsafe situations

• Communication and contact with the employment agency


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Attention must be paid to the following aspects when evaluating the work with the temporary

employee:

• Introduction and receiving instructions regarding rules and regulations (HS)

• Issue of personal protective equipment and work clothing

• Communication with contact person and/or direct manager

• Work situation and working conditions with regard to health and safety

• Tasks carried out; work tempo; conditions; supervision/work times; breaks

• Facilities such as changing rooms, canteen, sanitary

• Attention and supervision of safe working conditions

• Involvement with HS instructions/meetings (toolbox meetings; start work instruction)

What must happen with regard to accidents with lost time/work stoppage:

• Procedure for reporting and registration

• Communication of the procedure to the temporary employee

• Correct and complete filling in of the accident form

• Registration of all accidents mention lost time/work stoppage duration

• Annual preparation of accident statistics (IF)

In connection with medical examination, the following must be discussed with the hirer:

• For which of the hirer's functions or specific work locations a medical examination is required

(before commencement or periodically)

• Medical examination by authorised persons or recognised medical services for company

health care

• Information to the temporary employees about required medical suitability and medical

examinations to take place, inspections and re-inspections

• Checking and monitoring of medical suitability of temporary employees for the functions that

they will actually carry out

• Find out which medical examinations the hirer will arrange themselves and offer co-operation

if necessary

• Being aware that medical examinations may not be misused to select the most healthy

candidate

77..22 Tasks, rights and obligations of operational managers

The candidate can name the HSE tasks of operational managers

Formulate suggestions and advice to the employer

Investigate accidents and incidents and suggest measures


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Carry out controls on work resources and personal protective equipment

Get advice from prevention services

Verify that employees possess the require competencies and information Guard over compliance with the instructions

Ensure that the employees understand the information and put it into practice

Organise the reception of new employees and assign an experienced employee to

give guidance

Cooperate on risk control (RIE and TRA)

Carry out safety inspections

Organise HSE meetings (toolbox meetings)

The candidate can say when an employee must follow training or instructions

Before commencing operations (when taken on, including temporary employees) When moving or changing work position/function

When bringing in new work resources or changes to a work resource

At the introduction of new work procedures, new technology

The candidate can name the characteristics of good information and education

Tuned to the nature, capacities and experience of the employee

Tuned to the specific operations

Understandable

Practical, not only written


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The candidate can name the contents of information and training

Health, safety and welfare in general

Dangers at the workplace Measures taken

Rules and regulations set out by the employer

The candidate can describe the concept of behaviour in the context of promoting safety

The motivation to obey and cooperate with regard to safety

The candidate can describe ways in which the manager can improve the employee’s

motivation

Try to obtain as much insight as possible into the nature and capacities of your

employees

Do not give employees assignments that are above or below their capacities

Take into account opinions, suggestions, wishes and advice of your employees

Let your employees know what you think of them, and also of their achievements in

the areas of health, safety and environment

Evaluate your employees as objectively as possible

When correcting, ensure that you do not affect the dignity of the employee as a

professional and as a person

Ensure a healthy dose of self-criticism

Avoid emotional situations Do not be a bossy boss

Try to listen carefully to what others have to say to you

Do not only tell employees how to do something, but also why

Set a good example


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77..33 Workplace inspections

The candidate can describe guidelines that must be followed for workplace inspections

Ensure sufficient time (about 30 minutes)

It is a regular and not an occasional task for the manager (every manager at least

once a month)

Observe preferably with two people, at a maximum with three persons

Avoid interrupting operations, do not get in the way of employees

Observe the operations and pay particular attention to the HSE aspects

Check that the procedures and regulations are being followed

Your presence leads to reactions; if these are negative you should discuss this at a

later moment with the persons concerned

If your presence affects the work approach, say something about it

Make notes

Do not just watch, but listen, interview, give advice and make agreements

Inform the persons concerned about positive and negative safety aspects that you

have observed

Correct in a way that is positive for the employees’ motivation

Pay attention to incidents that have occurred

The candidate can name subjects that the workplace inspection can concentrate on

Collective protection resources

Personal protective equipment

Layout (place) of the employees in relation to each other

Operations by the employees

Resources: machines, tools and equipment


Application of procedures


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The candidate can describe the elements that are to be included in a workplace inspection

report

Findings Is safe work and behaviour easy / difficult / impossible

Were observers and observed in agreement about safe work and behaviour

Which actions will be taken

Which persons/services are responsible for these actions

Which persons/services are responsible for following up these actions

The candidate can name the advantages of workplace inspections

Increasing safety awareness

Gives a good insight into the safety situation at the workplace

77..44 HSE discussions

The candidate can name the characteristics of a work discussion

Takes place regularly

Is structured (regular, agenda, report)

Is interactive, from above and below

The candidate can describe the discussion in relation to H&S legislation and VCA

The candidate can name the two forms of discussion

Discussion between employer and employees’ representatives

Work discussion with the employees HSE meeting (toolbox meeting)

The candidate can say who takes part in the discussion

Employer (chairman)

Employers (delegation)

Employees (delegation)

Experts (e.g. prevention advisors)


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The candidate can describe the most important subjects/attention points in the report

Discussion and advice (e.g. personal protective equipment, dangerous substances,

work method)

The candidate can describe attention points for the actions agreed at an HSE meeting

(toolbox meeting)

Make clear agreements and record them in writing in the meeting report

Check that the message(s) is(are) understood

The candidate can name the subjects for an HSE meeting (toolbox meeting)

Use of personal protective equipment


Work methods

(Emergency) procedures

Incidents, accidents

Workplace inspections

The importance of discussion about health and safety within the employment agency is the

involvement of the directors and managers.

• The temporary employee is involved with the HS meetings (toolbox meetings)

• The consultant informs the temporary employee about the existence and purpose of the HS

meetings (toolbox meetings)

• The temporary employee must participate in the HS meetings (toolbox meetings), which are

organised by the hirer

The candidate can name the persons who take part in an HSE meeting (toolbox meeting)

Manager of the department/service

Operational employees

The candidate can describe the concept HSE meeting (toolbox meeting)

Short meeting at the workplace

About health, safety and environment

In an informal atmosphere

With interactive participation of all present

The candidate can describe the purpose of an HSE meeting (toolbox meeting)

Inform and motivate employees in order to prevent unsafe operations and unsafe

behaviour


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77..55 Certification, Safety passport and training risky tasks

The candidate can describe the meaning of the abbreviation VCA

VCA stands for VGM Checklist Aannemers (Safety, Health and Environment Checklist

for Contractors)

VGM: veiligheid, gezondheid en milieu (Safety, Health and Environment)

Checklist: list of questions worked out as investigation and screening system

Aannemers: companies that perform work for and at the locations of other parties

(customers)

The candidate can describe the purpose of VCA-certification

Control of the activities on the work floor regarding HSE (VGM)

Purpose: preventing incidents (HSE)

The candidate can name the Group of companies for whom VCA-certification is intended

Companies who allow their employees to perform risky operations or operations in a

risky environment, such as factories, installations and building work

The candidate can describe the meaning of the VCA-certificate

Mark of approval to demonstrate that a company practices HSE control, according to

the VCA rules

The candidate can name the different levels of VCA-certification

VCA* (one star). This certification level is aimed at direct HSE care during activities on

the work floor

VCA ** (two stars). In addition to the elements in VCA*, the safety structures and

systems within the contractor’s company are evaluated

Petrochemical: for companies that Carry out complex and risky operations in the

petrochemical industry, there are additional requirements beyond VCA**

The candidate can name the meaning of the abbreviation VCU

VCU stands for "Veiligheid en gezondheid Checklist Uitzendorganisaties" (Safety and

Health Checklist for Temporary Employment Agencies)

The candidate can describe the purpose of VCU-certification

Control by temporary employment agencies of the process of making temporary

employees available with regard to health and safety at work


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The candidate can name the meaning of the abbreviation VCO

VCO stands for Veiligheid, gezondheid en milieu Checklist Opdrachtgevers (Safety,

Health and Environment Checklist for Employers)

The candidate can describe the purpose of VCO-certification

The employer ensures the right conditions and circumstances to enable VCA-certified

contractors and temporary employees, who are supplied via VCU-certified

organisations and who will carry out risky work on their sites, to work according to

HSE; safe working

The candidate can describe the meaning of the safety passport

Personal document (small book) with important information about education,training followed, medical suitability and inoculations

The candidate can describe the conditions for filling in the safety passport correctly

The employer has set up a procedure to ensure that the safety passport is filled in

correctly and on time

The candidate can describe the meaning of the SSVV Training Guide

In the petrochemical industry it is required that, for a number of activities/functions,

the employee takes the exam at a recognised centre

The candidate can name a number of examples of activities in the petrochemical industry

with mandatory exams by a recognised SSVV Training Guide exam centre

Working with a fork lift truck

Working with a telescopic handler

Working with a tower wagon

Working with low pressure flanges

Working as outside guard

Moving loads Working with independent breathing protection

Measuring gas: explosion-dangerous and toxic substances and oxygen

The candidate can name the educational requirements for employees with regard to VCA

For operational employees: certificate, affidavit, diploma Basic safety VCA (B-VCA)

For operational managers of operational employees: certificate "Veiligheid

Operationeel Leidinggevenden (Safety for Operational Managers) VCA" (VOL-VCA)

For risky tasks: certificate of the relevant test


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The educational demands that are imposed on the temporary employees and employment agency

personnel:

• The temporary employees who are sent to hirers with a VCA certificate:

• certificate or diploma “Basi c Safety VCA”

• The temporary employee who is sent to a hirer as operational manager: certificate or diploma

“ Safety for Operational Managers VCA” or VOL-VCA

• The consultant and managers in the employment agency with a VCU certificate: certificate or

diploma “ Safety for Consultants and Managers VCU” or VIL-VCU


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88..11 Safety procedures and instructions

The candidate can describe for whom general safety rules are intended

For the whole organisation

Own personnel

Temporary employees

Other persons at the location

Personnel of contractors and sub-contractors

The candidate can describe guidelines for the use of general safety rules

Must be recorded in writing Must be made known to every person who enters the location for the first time

Must be sufficiently clear and unambiguous

Must be understandable by those who speak a different language

Must be explained to the employees concerned

The employees concerned must be tested to ensure that they have understood the

rules

Must also be understood by those who speak a different language

The candidate can describe what general safety rules are concerned with

Logging on and off Traffic rules at the site

How to act if there is an incident

Separating waste

Reporting accidents, fire and incidents

The candidate can describe for which situations specific safety rules are intended

For tasks, functions and operations with an increased risk


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The candidate can describe what specific safety rules can be concerned with

Entering confined spaces

Working at heights Warm/hot work

Working where there is a danger of explosion

Use of the required personal protective equipment

Digging work

Use of specific tools, equipment and instruments

The candidate can describe guidelines for the use of specific safety rules

Must be recorded in writing

Must be available to the relevant/involved employee

Must be explained

Must be tested that the rules have been understood

The candidate can describe guidelines for the use of specific safety rules

Supervision

Training

Inspection

Screening off

Ventilation

Signalling Marking

The candidate can describe the content of general information for new employees

General safety and health rules

General regulations for fire and alarm

Reporting procedure for (near) accidents and unsafe situations

The guidelines to be followed if an accident occurs on the way to or from work

Necessity and use of personal protective equipment

The candidate can describe the content of specific information given by managers to new

employees

Dangers at the workplace

Measures taken

Specific workplace related safety and health rules

Specific health and safety rules connected with installations, machines, work

resources

Specific company related data about dangerous zones, evacuation routes, canteen,

sanitary, etc.


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Information about the workplace (function demands, dangers, control measures) on

the basis of information from the employer

The candidate can describe what the ‘passing on’ obligation contains

Temporary employer and temporary employment agency have a shared duty in

connection with informing the temporary employee

The temporary employment agency must inform the temporary employee about the

workplace and about the requirements of the function and operations

This information is supplied by the temporary employer

The candidate can explain what the contents must be of the instruction given to the

temporary employee by the temporary employment agency with regard to VCU General health and safety rules

General regulations for fire and alarm

Reporting of unsafe operations and situations

What to do if there is an accident at work or on the way to or from work

Details of the temporary employment agency (branch) and the contact person

Policy declaration of the temporary employment agency

Necessity and rules of use for personal protective equipment

Sector specific information (e.g. icons)

Information about the workplace in question: function requirements, dangers and

control measures

Specific information supplied by the temporary employer

Specific rules and regulations of the temporary employer

Explanation of the temporary employer’s permit system

Handing over of documentation


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88..22 Securing the workplace and installation

The candidate can name the function of a connecting flange

Separating pipe sections

Closing off supply Pipelines to vessels, tanks or installations

The candidate can name situations in which a connecting flange is used

When cleaning, repairing, inspecting, rinsing, making gas-free or steaming out a pipe,

vessel/tanks and/or installations

Replacing valves and equipment on Pipelines that transport products

When working in a confined space (supply pipes must then be closed off)

The candidate can explain the function of securing installations and equipment

Unintended movement of equipment or installation parts

Unintended application of voltage to equipment, machines and installation parts

Control of depressurisation of installations and equipment

Conditions and priority of actions for securing installations and equipment:

The candidate can give examples of securing installations and equipment

Locking switches

Removing voltage from electrical power supplies

Signalling

Measuring whether the installation is indeed voltage-free

88..33 Permit for safe working (Work Permit)

The candidate can describe the purpose of the general permit

Ensuring that discussion takes place, and formal permission is given for operations at

the site and on installations

The candidate can describe the purpose of specific additional permits

The work holds specific risks

The work requires specific training or information

Condition to carry out that work is: it is in writing

Condition to carry out that work is: it has been explained


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Condition to carry out that work is: it is signed

The candidate can name operations for which a specific additional permit can be needed

Entering a confined space

Work with a danger of fire also requires a fire permit or hot work permit, for

example welding, grinding

Digging in contaminated ground (ground with pipes, opening floors, streets)

Working on or with dangerous sources of radiation

Hoisting work above or in the neighbourhood of important installations

Working with or demolishing asbestos-holding material

Working with poisonous carcinogenic substances

Working at heights

The candidate can describe the functions of a work permit

Discussions with everyone concerned with the work

Making binding agreements with everyone concerned with the work

Recording the conditions under which the work may be done

Giving permission for commencement of the work

The candidate can name the contents of a work permit

Validity duration (mostly 1 day)

Which operations are being requested

Who will do the work

Measures to be taken/already taken by the issuer of the work permit

Measures to be taken by the operational employees, those who will actually do the

work

Measures to leave the work environment safe after work is completed

Empowerment/signature

Conditions for extending the work permit

The candidate can describe the requested operations part of a work permit Here is a description of what the work entails

How the work is to be done

Where the work is to be done

The candidate can describe the measures prescribed by the issuer part of the work permit

The measures to be able to work safely

For example: securing: connecting flanges, electrical and/or mechanical

For example: measuring and detecting


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The candidate can describe the measures to be taken by the operational employee part of

the work permit

The measures to be taken by the operational employee to be able to work safely All personal protective equipment must be noted here

The candidate can describe what is understood by the signature on the work permit

Those who sign are in agreement with the contents of the work permit

The permit is signed by the issuer

The permit is signed by the holder

The permit is signed by the manager(s) of the operational employee(s)

The permit is signed by the operational employee(s) if authorised to do so

The candidate can name the rights and duties of the work permit issuer

Check that the installation is free before signing the work permit

Discuss the nature of the operations with the permit holder, the conditions and the

measures that must be taken before signing the permit

Signing the work permit

If necessary, the issuer ensures that the needed measurements are taken

If different operations are to be performed simultaneously, the issuer takes care of

the necessary coordination and agreements between the various parties

The candidate can name the rights and duties of the holder

The holder is mostly the manager of the operational employees

The holder gives explanation to the operational employees

The holder signs the work permit

The holder ensures that the work is done according to the conditions specified in the

work permit

The holder ensures that the permit is on site

The candidate can name the rights and duties of the operational employees

Knowing the content of the work permit Keeping to the conditions for the operations as they are described in the work permit

Keeping to the measures that are in the work permit

Only work with a valid work permit and take the validity duration into account

The candidate can name the duties of the manager of operational employees

The manager must thoroughly discuss all measures beforehand with the operational

employees

The manager must ensure that the work permit is available at the workplace

The manager must check the measures to be taken by the issuer and the holder


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88..44 Signalling and marking

The candidate can name the principles of legislation regarding signalling with signs

Possible dangers

Imposed measures

Mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment

First aid and fire fighting equipment

Evacuation routes

Signalling is a part of the prevention philosophy


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The candidate can name groups of signalling signs

Prohibition sign

Command sign Warning sign

Safety facilities

Fire fighting resources

The candidate can name requirements for health and safety signalling at the workplace

They must be placed in such a way as to be noticed by the persons for whom they

are intended

The design must be such that the meaning is clear for all concerned

They must be unambiguous

Preferably icons with as little explanatory text as possible

The size is dependent on the distance from which they must be seen

The candidate can name the shape of a prohibition sign

Round white sign with a red border and a red diagonal stripe.

In the white area there is a black symbol

Prohibition signs are:

No smoking Fire, open flames and smoking prohibited

Prohibited for pedestrians

Prohibited to extinguish with water

Not drinking water

No entry for unauthorised persons

Prohibited for transport vehicles

Do not touch

The candidate can name the shape of the command signs

Round blue sign

In the blue area there is a white symbol

Command signs are:

Facial protection

Hearing protection

Safety helmet

Safety shoes


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The candidate can name the shape of a warning sign

Triangular yellow sign with a black border

In the yellow area there is a black symbol

The candidate can name the general meaning of the warning signs

Danger

Warning

Watch out

Warning signs are:

Poisonous substances

Hanging loads Low temperatures

Laser beam

Non-ionising radiation

The candidate can name the shape of a sign for a safety facility (rescue or indication)

Square or rectangular green sign

Contains a white symbol

The candidate can name the general meaning of the signs for safety facilities (rescue orindication)

Where are the emergency exits

Where can the help resources and evacuation routes be found

The candidate can name the shape of a sign for fire-fighting

Square or rectangular red sign

Contains a white symbol

The candidate can name the general meaning of signs for fire-fighting resources

Indicate where fire-fighting resources may be found – the way to them

Indicate where fire-fighting resources may be found – the place itself

The candidate can name the various forms of markings

Ribbons

Markings

The candidate can name the form and application areas of ribbons


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Ribbons are not barriers; they indicate danger/risk

Ribbons are red-white or yellow-black colour

The candidate can name applications of yellow-black marking

Signalling of small/low passages

Signalling of objects that can knock, or that persons can knock against, for example a

crane block

Signalling of areas with dangerous substances

The candidate can name the purpose and shape of markings on stairs

Marking (stripe) of a contrasting colour (mostly yellow or white) to indicate the

upper step Marking (stripe) of a contrasting colour (mostly yellow or white) to indicat