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Many companies have had to face one challenge after another in recent years. First the corona pandemic, then rising raw material and energy costs. In addition, the shortage on the labor market has increased to such an extent that people are actually needed everywhere. It is therefore not surprising that many companies live from day to day. Everything is done to deliver as many products or services as possible. Looking at how people work does not always seem to be a priority. And that is precisely what is important now. Below you can read more about the importance of the Safety, Health and Environment (HSE) Contractors Checklist, better known as VCA.
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VCA: what is that actually?
VCA teaches employees who work in high-risk industries or functions to recognize and prevent dangerous situations. This reduces, among other things, the risk of an industrial accident as a result of a fall or accident with a machine. Employees can obtain a VCA certificate on an individual level after following a course and passing an exam. The most common VCA courses are B-VCA (VCA Basic) for executive employees and VOL-VCA for managers and self-employed persons. Companies can obtain a company certification after successfully implementing a VCA system.
Companies can contact VCANederland.nl for both personal certificates and company certifications. This company regularly provides courses and exams in Nijmegen. Why is it interesting to invest in VCA? Below you can read five reasons.
More satisfied employees
More and more employees are aware of their strong position in the current tight labor market. If they no longer enjoy themselves somewhere, they can often start working elsewhere a day later. With VCA you as a company can really invest in your employees. First of all, because working safely has a positive effect on satisfaction. In addition, employees also appreciate that they are considered someone worth investing in.
Less chance of industrial accidents
Approximately 200,000 occupational accidents occur every year. In half of the cases this results in absenteeism. And in the event of absenteeism, the workload of other employees also increases, with the risk of even more absenteeism. VCA contributes to preventing this domino effect.
To work more efficiently
With VCA a company learns to recognize and prevent risks. In this way, operational processes can be streamlined and waste and unnecessary costs are reduced. More sustainable business operations with efficiency improvements can have a positive impact on business results.
Professional appearance
With VCA you, as a company, show that you attach great importance to the well-being of employees. Just like an eye for the environment. Customers and clients will therefore have more confidence in the ability to operate sustainably and responsibly.
More assignments
Continuing on the previous point: VCA can also provide economic benefits. More and more clients and customers are making it a strict requirement to do business. Individual certificates or a VCA company certification therefore more often provide the opportunity to participate in tenders and assignments and thus increase the chance of turnover.
VCA is not legally required, but it is certainly recommended, as it is being used as a standard in more and more industries.