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VCA-ETT 2017

Training document: Explanation

This document, ‘VCA-ETT 2017 Training’, relates to the new final attainment levels and test criteria for the VCA (SCC) Safety examinations. In the document, the training
content is shown for each test criterion as aspects and focus items. The relationship between the old and the new test criteria is also shown.
In addition to this ‘Training document’, ‘VCA-ETT 2017 Exam’ (Final attainment level and test criteria for VCA (SCC) 2017 Examination) is also available in which only the
new sections, topics, final attainment levels and test criteria are included.
This document consists of 3 worksheets (excluding this explanation):

HOETAA: gives an overview of the various sections, topics, final attainment levels and test criteria, and for each test criterion the aspects and focus items.
TT old-new: Gives the relationship between the old and the new test criteria.
TT new-old: Gives the relationship between the new and the old test criteria.

You can make selections using a filter in each column on the HOETAA worksheet. When you click the arrow, the options become visible. When you click ‘select all’, all
selections are ‘switched off’ after which you can select one or more of the options.
For each worksheet an explanation now follows of the content and use of the worksheet. Of course, you can get to work immediately and discover the possibilities
yourself.

HOETAA worksheet
Dropdown menus (left of column A): Selection of aspects and focus items per test criterion
As extra information with respect to the ‘Examination document’, this worksheet shows the aspects and focus items per test criterion. The aspects concern the old final
attainment levels; the focus items concern the old test criteria with focus items. One or more old final attainment levels and test criteria come under each new test
criterion (also see worksheets ‘TT old-new’ and ‘TT new-old’). The various aspects and focus items can be made visible as follows:

1- Click on ‘2’ to open all aspects and focus items and on ‘1’ to close everything. The ‘1’ and ‘2’ are left of column A.
2- In column D (Test criteria) select one or more test criteria, and the selected test criteria and corresponding aspects and focus items will be displayed.
3- Click on a ‘+’ in the margin to open the aspects and focus items of one test criterion and on a ‘-’ (or on ‘1’) to close them again.

Column A (Section): Selection per section


If you make a selection in sections, you will see the selected sections and the corresponding topics, final attainment levels and test criteria.
Column B (Topic): Selection per topic
1- You first made a selection in sections: If you make a selection in topics and you select ‘empty cells’, you will see the selected topics and the corresponding
sections, final attainment levels and test criteria.
2- You did not make a selection in sections: If you make a selection in topics, you will see the selected topics, the corresponding final attainment levels and test
criteria.

Column C (ET): Selection per final attainment level


If you make a selection in final attainment levels, you will see the selected final attainment levels and corresponding test criteria.
Column H (Tax): Selection per taxonomy code
VCA-ETT 2017
Training document: Explanation

Two taxonomy codes are used: T (Application) and K (Knowledge)


If you make a selection in taxonomy (T or K), you will see the test criteria with the relevant taxonomy.
Column I-J-K (B-VOL-VIL): Selection of Basic, VOL and/or VIL test criterion
1- For example, you want to select all B test criteria: Select only ‘x’ at B. You will then see, in addition to all B test criteria, also all sections, topics and final attainment
levels.
2- For example, you only want to select test criteria that are exclusive to VOL and VIL: Select only ‘empty cells’ with B. The sections, topics and final attainment levels
will not be visible. Also all aspects and focus items are now visible, so also those of the basic test criteria. You can close them again by clicking on ‘1’.
3- For example, you only want to select test criteria that are exclusive to VOL: Select only ‘empty cells’ with B and with VIL. The sections, topics and final attainment
levels will not be visible. Also all aspects and focus items are now visible, so also those of the basic and VIL test criteria. You can close them again by clicking on ‘1’.

Column L (NL/B): Selection of test criteria that are different for Belgium and the Netherlands.
1- If you select B or NL, you will see the exclusive Dutch or Belgian test criteria. The sections, topics and final attainment levels will not be visible. Note: Now you also
see the NL or B aspects that belong to the NL/B test criteria. You can close them again by clicking on ‘1’.
2- If you select NL/B, you will see the test criteria for which there is a difference in the underlying aspects and focus items (for example Dutch versus Belgian
regulations). By clicking on ‘+’ with the corresponding test criterion/criteria you can see the differences in aspects and focus items.

TT old-new worksheet
Column A (Current test criterion number): The number of the old test criterion.
Column B (Current test criteria): The abbreviated name of the old test criterion
Column C (New test criteria): The new test criterion under which the old test criteria from column B come.

TT new-old worksheet
Column A (New test criterion): The new test criterion under which the old test criteria from column C come.
Column B (Current test criterion number): The number of the old test criterion.
Column C (Current test criteria): The abbreviated name of the old test criterion
B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
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B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
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on (old ET) number
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01.04.01.02
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01.03.01.01
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01.03.02.02
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01.03.02.03
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01.03.02.05
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A.01.01.04.03
can determine
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01.03.03.01
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B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
01.03.03.02
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A
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A 01.01.04.04
can determine
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can state
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hours legislation
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A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the01.06.02.01
relevant aspects
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of the environmental
to achieve the
legislation,
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hours
production
legislation
processes
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A.01.01.06.02
can state
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relevant
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of the
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hours legislation
legislation, working hours legislation and CE marking.
A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the01.07.01.01
relevant aspects
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hourslegislation
and minimumand CE
rest
marking.
hours to prevent health and safety being endangered • To promote the X X X
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A.01.01.06 The candidate
A can state the01.07.02.01
relevant aspects
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of the environmental
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personal situation
workingofhours
the employee
legislationwill
andbeCEtaken
marking.
account of • Coherence to the Health and Safety Policy X X
A.01.01.06 The candidate
A can state the01.07.03.01
relevant aspects
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of the environmental
(NL): All employees,
legislation,
below
working
a certain
hours
salary
legislation
level and CE marking. X X NL
A.01.01.06 The candidate
A.01.01.06.023
can state
European
the relevant
Directives
aspects
withof respect
the environmental
to national legislation
legislation, working hours legislation and CE marking.
A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the01.09.01.01
relevant aspects
European
of the environmental
directives and legislation,
national legislation:
working hours
A European
legislation
directive
and CE
must
marking.
be incorporated in national legislation within a certain period • A X X
European regulation takes effect immediately in all Member States; Member States must amend their national legislation where necessary so
A that it is not contradictory.
A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the01.09.02.01
relevant aspects
Principles
of the environmental
of CE marking:legislation,
• A CE mark working
must be hours
attached
legislation
by theand
manufacturer
CE marking.or importer • The CE mark can be attached based on a technical X X
file and a declaration of conformity, in which the manufacturer or importer confirms that its product conforms to the safety requirements
A specified in the Directive • Only CE-marked equipment can be marketed
A.01.01.06 The candidate
A can state the01.09.03.01
relevant aspects
Meaning
of the environmental
of CE marks: • CE
legislation,
marks thatworking
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and PBM (personal protection equipment) mean that one can X X X
assume that the product (e.g. equipment, machines, PBM (personal protection equipment),…) complies with respect to safety with the
European Directive concerned
A.01.01.06 The candidate
A can state the01.09.03.02
relevant aspects
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of the
of CE
environmental
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(logo) working hours legislation and CE marking. X X X
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obligations andemployees
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supervisors. T X X X
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A.01.02.01.01
can state
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the general
obligations
obligations
of the employee
and rights of the employee in the context of the H&S legislation in a given situation.
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general obligations
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andobligations:
rights of the
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• To report incidents to the supervisor • To report serious and immediate danger to health and safety to the supervisor • To collaborate with
the employer and the prevention service in the area of promoting H&S at work • To contribute in a positive way to the prevention policy • To
abstain from any form of violence, harassment or undesired sexual behaviour in the workplace • To follow training • To follow information •
To follow instructions • To not change or remove protective devices and to use them in the correct way

A
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A.01.02.01.02
can state
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the general
rights of
obligations
the employee
and rights of the employee in the context of the H&S legislation in a given situation.
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general obligations
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andrights:
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A people • The right to a safe and healthy working environment
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on (old ET) number
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andinrights
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ofimminent,
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or immediate
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personal safety • Taking into account his technical knowledge and the available resources, personally take appropriate measures to prevent
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and
inspect A.01.02.02
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determine can tasks,
the main determine the
rights and scope of
obligations of the HSE tasks
employer, andand
employees obligations
operationalof the employer and the operational supervisor in a given situation.
supervisors. T X X NL/B
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A.01.02.02.01
can determine
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the scope ofofthe
theHSE
employer
tasks and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in a given situation.
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05.01.01.01
the scope of General
the HSE obligations:
tasks and obligations
• To promote
of the
the
employer
health, safety
and the
and
operational
well-beingsupervisor
at work ofinthe
a given
employees
situation.
by adopting a prevention policy integrated in the
company policy • To plan the prevention and the implementation of the policy using a systematic approach (drawing up and implementing an
overall prevention plan and annual H&S plan) • To execute a (written) risk analysis • To consult experts (internal and external prevention
service) • To consult with the employees • Provide effective protection equipment and monitor that it is used • To abstain from any form of
violence, harassment or undesired sexual behaviour in the workplace • To investigate serious occupational accidents and report them to the
‘labour inspectorate’ • To take effective measures to ensure assistance and evacuation • To arrange a suitable introduction, information,
training and instructions • To monitor compliance with instructions • To take the necessary measures for the health and safety of third parties
in the workplace
A
A.01.02.02 The candidate
A can determine
05.01.01.02
the scope of Obligation
the HSE tasks
regarding
and obligations
occupational
of the
accident
employer
insurance
and the(B):
operational
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a given situation.
insurance for all employees B
A.01.02.02 The candidate
A.01.02.02.02
can determine
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reporting
scope serious
of the HSE
worktasks
accidents
and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in a given situation.
A.01.02.02 The candidate
A can determine
05.01.02.01
the scope of Body:
the HSE
‘labour
tasks inspectorate’
and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in a given situation.
A.01.02.02 The candidate
A.01.02.02.03
can determine
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of operational
scope of thesupervisors
HSE tasks and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in a given situation.
A.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
05.02.01.01
the scope of HSE
the HSE
tasks:
tasks
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formulate
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proposals
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employer
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to the
theemployer
operational
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supervisor
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a given situation.
and incidents and to propose measures • To check
working equipment and personal protection equipment • To obtain advice from prevention services • To verify whether employees have the
required skills and information • To monitor compliance with instructions • To ensure that the employees understand the information and
actually use it • To organise the introduction of the starting employee and to assign an experienced employee to supervise him • To cooperate
in risk management (RA&E (Risk Assessment and Evaluation) and TRA (Task Risk Analysis)) • To execute safety inspections • To organise HSE
meetings (toolbox meetings)
A
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A.01.02.02.04
can determine
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theregarding
scope of the
information
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obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in a given situation.
A.01.02.02 The candidate
A can determine
05.02.02.01
the scope of Information
the HSE tasks and
andtraining
obligations
for employees:
of the employer
• Priorand
to commencing
the operational
thesupervisor
activities (during
in a given
recruitment,
situation. including temporary employees) • When
being transferred or when changing job/function • When a new piece of equipment is introduced or equipment is changed • When
implementing new working procedures, new technology
A.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
05.02.02.02
the scope of Characteristics
the HSE tasks and
of good
obligations
information
of theand
employer
training:
and• Tailored
the operational
to the nature,
supervisor
capacity
in a given
and experience
situation. of the employee • Tailored to the specific
A activities • Understandable • Practical, not only in writing • Verify whether the employee has understood the contents
A.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
05.02.02.03
the scope of Obligatory
the HSE tasks
contents
and obligations
of information
of theand
employer
training:
and• Health,
the operational
safety and
supervisor
welfare iningeneral
a given •situation.
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A Regulations and rules in force at the company
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05.02.02.05
the scope of Ways
the HSE
to improve
tasks andthe
obligations
motivation
of the
of employees:
employer and
• Try
the
tooperational
obtain as much
supervisor
insightinasapossible
given situation.
into the personality and the capabilities of your
employees • Do not assign jobs to employees that require him/her working above or below his/her capabilities • Take into account the
opinions, proposals, wishes and advice of your employees • Tell the employees what you think about them, including their performance in the
area of health, safety and the environment • Evaluate your employees as objectively as possible • Ensure that when corrective action is taken,
the self-esteem of the employee as a professional or as a human being is not affected • Ensure that there is a healthy amount of self-criticism •
Listen properly to what others say • Tell the employees not only how to do something but also why • Set a good example

A
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and
inspect A.01.02.03
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thecandidate The
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activities candidate
determine can tasks,
the main staterights
the and
specific distribution
obligations of tasks
of employer, and and
employees responsibilities of the hiring company and the temporary employment agency.
operational supervisors. K X NL/B
A.01.02.03 The candidate
A.01.02.03.01
can state
Distribution
the specific
of tasks
distribution
and responsibilities
of tasks and responsibilities
of the hiring company
of the hiring
and thecompany
temporary
andemployment
the temporary
agency
employment agency.
A.01.02.03 The candidate can state the05.01.05.01
specific distribution
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of tasks
liabilities
and responsibilities
with respect toof
health
the hiring
and safety:
company
• Relationships
and the temporary
between
employment
the hiring company,
agency. temporary agency worker and temporary
employment agency • The hiring company is responsible for enforcing the health and safety legislation • The temporary employment agency
A has specific tasks: information to the temporary agency worker
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on (old ET) number
A.01.02.03 The candidate can state the05.01.05.02
specific distribution
Objective
of tasks
of the
and
jobresponsibilities
description form
of the
(B):hiring
• To exchange
company information
and the temporary
betweenemployment
the hiring company
agency. and the temporary employment agency • To B
exchange information between the medical services of the hiring company and the temporary employment agency • To exchange information
between the temporary employment agency and temporary agency worker
A
A.01.02.03 The candidate can state the05.01.05.03
specific distribution
Procedure
of tasks
related
and responsibilities
to the use of theofjob
thedescription
hiring company
form and
(B): •the
The
temporary
hiring company
employment
fills in the
agency.
form • If requested, the form is provided to the B
temporary employment agency • Selection of the temporary agency worker • Additional agreements related to the training for using the
personal protection equipment • Agreements related to initial introduction • The temporary agency worker receives information using the job
description form
A
A.01.02.03 The candidate can state the05.01.05.04
specific distribution
Sections
of tasks
present
andonresponsibilities
the job description
of theform
hiring
(B):
company
• Identification
and the of
temporary
the hiringemployment
company • Identification
agency. number of the job description form • B
Properties of the workplace or position • Working clothing and protection equipment • Obligatory health monitoring • Measures taken
concerning maternity protection • Data advice from prevention and protection at work committee, internal department preventieadviseur
(prevention advisor) and preventieadviseur (prevention advisor)/company doctor • Identification of the temporary employment agency •
Introduction by the user
A.01.02.04 The
candidate can A
determine
A.01.02.03 The thecandidate can state the05.01.05.05
specific distribution
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tasksactual
and employer
responsibilities
(NL): •ofThe
theformal
hiring company
employerandactually
the temporary
employs theemployment
employee •agency.
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tasks, rights, A authority the temporary agency worker works
obligations and
A.01.02.03
powers of The the candidate can state the05.01.05.06
specific distribution
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tasks and responsibilities
for the workingofconditions
the hiring (NL):
company
• Theand
formal
the temporary
employer actually
employment
employs
agency.
the employee • The actual employer is the one NL
intermediaries
A.01.02.04 The A under whose authority the temporary agency worker works
and
candidate
A.01.02.03 can candidate can state the05.01.05.07
The specific distribution
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of tasks
liability
andwith
responsibilities
respect to health
of theand hiring
safety
company
(NL): •and
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the event
temporary
of temporary
employmentwork,agency.
there is a triangular relationship: the temporary NL
supervisorsthe
determine in employment agency, the hiring company and the temporary agency worker • The temporary employment agency is liable with respect to the
the event
tasks, of
rights, duty to pass on information • The hiring company, as the actual employer, is liable for the working conditions of the temporary agency worker
temporary and A
obligations
work
powers viaofa the
VCU
A.01 Regulations
A.01.02
and
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safety
candidate The
rules can
A.01.02.04
organisation
intermediaries incandidate can determine the tasks, rights, obligations and powers of the intermediaries and supervisors in the event of temporary work via a VCU (H&S checklist for temporary
determine
The
the main tasks, rights and obligations of employer, employees and operational supervisors.
employment agencies) organisation in a given situation. T X NL/B
candidate
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a given
and can
determine
supervisorsthe
situation. in A.01.02.04.01 Tasks, rights, obligations and powers
tasks,
the event rights,
of 05.01.06.01 H&S aspects in the event of temporary work: • H&S risks and control measures of the temporary work functions • The procedure to be
obligations
temporary and followed for the request for temporary agency workers and recording of agreements about H&S aspects (instructions, information, PBM’s
powers
work viaofa theVCU (personal protection equipment), training, experience) • Request and properly interpret H&S documents, for example: the results of a risk
intermediaries
organisation in analysis, H&S rules and regulations, professional skills • Careful selection of temporary agency workers • Information to temporary agency
and
a given worker(s) about H&S aspects and agreements made with the hiring company • Procedure to be followed in the event of a serious accident with
supervisors
situation. in temporary agency workers
the event of 05.01.06.02 File of the temporary agency worker: • Personal details, social details, werkvergunningen (work permits) • Copy of an identification document
A.01.02.04
temporary The
candidate • Copies of relevant professional training, further education, courses in high-risk tasks • Work experience • Copies or proofs of required valid
work via a can VCU certificates/attests/diplomas • Evaluations, notes concerning temporary work, incidents, etc • Function-oriented limitations • Language skills •
determine
organisation in the Documentary evidence of medical fitness (if applicable) • Copy of driving licence (if applicable)
tasks,
a given rights,
obligations
situation. and
powers of the
intermediaries 05.01.06.03 Points to consider (for request from the hiring company): • Function name • Place, department and work environment • Activities and tasks to
and be performed • High-risk tasks and control measures of the task and workplace • Required medical fitness • Risks present (dangerous
substances, machines, situations, processes) • Which PBM’s (personal protection equipment) are used to control these risks? • Who provides
supervisors in the PBM’s (personal protection equipment) (temporary employment agency or hiring company)? • Who gives the instructions for use of the
the event of PBM’s (personal protection equipment) (temporary employment agency or hiring company)? • Vocational training/training level
temporary • Experience • Language skills • Hold a valid diploma of VCA (SCC) Basic Safety, unless the hiring company states in its request, with reasons,
work via a VCU that VCA (SCC) Basic Safety is not obligatory • Requirements for high-risk tasks • Other relevant training courses
organisation in
a given
situation.
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A.01.02.04 The
candidate can
determine the
tasks, rights, Target group
obligations and
Examination powers of the
A.01.02.04 The Training contents
Secti Topic ET intermediaries
candidate
Test can Aspects
criteria Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on and
determine the (old ET) number
supervisors
tasks, rights,in
the event
obligations and of 05.01.06.04 Points to consider (in the event of selection): • Selection procedure of temporary agency workers who fulfil the requirements set with the
temporary
powers
A.01.02.04 of the
The request • Deviation from or exception with respect to the set requirements in the request is presented to the hiring company before the final
work via a can
intermediaries
candidate VCU selection takes place • Additional precautionary measures or agreements are recorded on the selection or request document(s). • The hiring
organisation
and in company agrees to the deviating selection. If there is a difference between the request and the selection, this is noted by the temporary
determine the employment agency (date, name, position)
atasks,
givenrights,in
supervisors
situation.
the event ofand
obligations
temporary
powers of the 05.01.06.05 Specific H&S risks and the HSE rules and regulations of the location: • The temporary work, the risks and control measures of the position in
work via a VCU
intermediaries which they are posted • Sector/industry-specific H&S rules and regulations • The personal protection equipment prescribed at the hiring
A.01.02.04
organisationThe in company and instructions about the correct use • Medical examination, if necessary • Report procedure for accidents with absenteeism/loss of
and
candidate
a given can
supervisors in work
determine
situation. the
the
tasks, event of
rights,
temporary
obligations and 05.01.06.06 Check of the agreements made with the hiring company: • Reception in the company; introduction to the supervisor • Person to whom he/she
work
powers viaofa the
VCU must report for instructions about workplace and task • Provision and wearing of personal protection equipment (PBM) • The task performed
organisation
intermediaries
A.01.02.04 Thein by the temporary agency worker; the work location and the circumstances • Power and medical fitness for performing high-risk tasks
acandidate
and given can
situation.
supervisorsthe
determine in
the event
tasks, of
rights, 05.01.06.07 Evaluation (with the hiring company): • Professional skills; theoretical knowledge; independence; safe performance of tasks • Motivation;
A.01.02.04
temporary The
obligations and attitude; communication; understanding instructions (language knowledge) • Complying with HSE rules and regulations; complying with
candidate
work viaofa can
powers the
VCU werkvergunningen (work permits); fulfilling agreements • Correct handling of tools; care of tools; cleaning up • Correct use of PBM’s (personal
determine the protection equipment); care of PBM’s • Asking questions in the event of lack of clarity; reporting deviations; reporting unsafe situations •
organisation
intermediaries in Communication and contacts with the temporary employment agency
tasks,
a givenrights,
and
obligations
situation. in
supervisors and
powers
the event of of
the 05.01.06.08 Evaluation (with the temporary agency worker): • Introduction and receiving of instructions concerning regulations and rules (HSE) • Provision
intermediaries
temporary of personal protection equipment and working clothing • Communication with contact person and/or immediate supervisor • Work situation
and
work via a VCU
A.01.02.04 The and working conditions with respect to health and safety • Facilities such as changing room, canteen and sanitary facilities • Attention for and
supervisors
organisation
candidate can inin monitoring of safe working conditions • Involvement in HSE instructions/meetings (toolbox meetings; start-work instructions)
the event ofthe
adetermine
given
temporary
situation.
tasks, rights,
work via a VCU
obligations and 05.01.06.09 Accidents resulting in absence or loss of work: • Procedure for reporting and registration • Communication of the procedure to temporary
organisation
powers of thein agency workers • Correct and full completion of the accidents form • Registration of all accidents • Annually following up accident statistics (IF)
aintermediaries
given
situation.
and
A.01.02.04
supervisorsThe in 05.01.06.10 Medical examination (NL): • Which jobs or specific work locations at hiring companies require a medical examination • Medical examination by NL
candidate
the event of can duly authorised persons or recognised medical services for the company healthcare • Information to temporary agency workers about the
determine
temporary the required medical fitness and medical examinations, inspections and reinspections to be performed • Check out and monitor medical fitness of
tasks, rights,
work via a VCU temporary agency workers for the position that they will actually hold • Check out which medical examinations the hiring company will have
obligations performed itself and (if necessary) extend cooperation • Know that the medical examination may not be misused to select the healthiest
organisationand in candidate
A.01.02.04
powers
a given of theThe
candidate can
intermediaries
situation.
determine
and the
tasks, rights,in 05.01.06.11 Medical examination (B): • Check out and monitor medical fitness of temporary agency workers for the position that they will actually hold • B
supervisors The hiring company indicates on the job description form whether a medical examination (health assessment) is necessary • The medical
obligations
the event ofand examination is performed by the internal or external medical service of the hiring company or by the medical service affiliated with the
powers
temporaryof the temporary employment agency • The result of this medical examination is provided to the temporary employment agency, the temporary
intermediaries
work via a VCU agency worker and then to the hiring company • The temporary employment agency registers this result in the central dossier of all temporary
and
organisation in agency workers
supervisors
a given in
the event of
situation.
temporary
work via a VCU 05.01.06.12 Deviation from original tasks of the temporary agency worker: • Prior information of the temporary employment agency and the temporary
agency worker • Description of specific additional preventive measures • Agreements about who informs and instructs the temporary agency
organisation in worker and who issues protection equipment
a given
situation.
A Prepare,A.01
discuss andA.01.03
Regulations
inspect The
andthe
safetycandidate
rules
activities can determine which safety certificates are required. x x x
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.03
and
inspect A.01.03.01
The
safety
the candidate The
rules can
activities candidate
determine can
which state
safety the objective
certificates and meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central Diploma Register (CDR).
are required. K X X
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A.01.03.01 The candidate
A.01.03.01.01
can state
Objective,
the objective
significance
and meaning
and application
of VCA, VCU
of VCA
and(SCC)
VCOcertification
certification, the safety passport and the Central Diploma Register (CDR).
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.01.01
objective and meaning
Meaning of VCA,
VCA (SCC):
VCU and
• VCA
VCOstands
certification,
for ‘VGM the
Checklist
safety passport
Aannemers’
and (Contractors))
the Central Diploma
• VGM:
Register
health,(CDR).
safety and the environment (HSE) •
Checklist: questionnaire in the form of an analysis and screening system • Contractors: companies that carry out work for and on the premises
A of others (customers)
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.01.02
objective and meaning
ObjectiveofofVCA,
VCA VCU
(SCC)and
certification:
VCO certification,
• To control
the safety
the activities
passportonand
thethe
work
Central
floor Diploma
with respect
Register
to HSE
(CDR).
• Purpose: prevention of incidents (HSE)
A
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.01.03
objective and meaning
Target group
of VCA,
of VCA
VCU(SCC)
and VCO
certification:
certification,
• Companies
the safetythat
passport
allow their
and the
employees
Central Diploma
to perform
Register
high-risk
(CDR).
activities or activities in high-risk
A environments, such as factories, installations and building sites
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.01.04
objective and meaning
Meaning of VCA,
the VCA
VCU(SCC)
and VCO
certificate:
certification,
• Quality
themark
safety
topassport
demonstrate
and the
thatCentral
a company,
Diploma
in accordance
Register (CDR).
with the VCA (SCC) rules, works to control
A HSE
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.01.05
objective and meaning
Levels of of
VCAVCA,
(SCC)
VCUcertification:
and VCO certification,
• VCA* (onethestar).
safety
Thispassport
certification
and the
levelCentral
focusesDiploma
on the direct
Register
HSE(CDR).
care for the activities on the work floor •
VCA** (two stars). In addition to the elements from VCA*, here the safety structures and systems in the contractor’s company are also
assessed • Petrochemistry: companies that carry out high-risk activities in the petrochemical industry are subject to additional requirements,
supplementary to VCA**
A
A.01.03.01 The candidate
A.01.03.01.02
can state
Objective
the objective
of VCU and
certification
meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central Diploma Register (CDR).
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.02.01
objective and meaning
Meaning of VCA,
VCU: VCU
• VCU
and
stands
VCO for
certification,
‘Veiligheidthe
ensafety
gezondheid
passport
Checklist
and the
Uitzendorganisaties’
Central Diploma Register
(health(CDR).
and safety checklist for temporary
A employment agencies)
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.02.02
objective and meaning
ObjectiveofofVCA,
VCU VCU
certification:
and VCO•certification,
To allow temporary
the safety
employment
passport and
agencies
the Central
to control
Diploma
the Register
process of
(CDR).
making temporary agency workers
A available with respect to health and safety at the workplace
A.01.03.01 The candidate
A.01.03.01.03
can state
Objective
the objective
of VCO and
certification
meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central Diploma Register (CDR).
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.03.01
objective and meaning
Meaning of VCA,
VCO: VCU
• VCO
and
stands
VCO certification,
for ‘Veiligheid,
thegezondheid
safety passport
en milieu
and the
Checklist
Central
Opdrachtgevers’
Diploma Register
(health,
(CDR).safety and environment checklist for
A customers)
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.03.02
objective and meaning
ObjectiveofofVCA,
VCO VCU
certification:
and VCO •certification,
The customer theensures
safety passport
that the conditions
and the Central
and circumstances
Diploma Register
are such
(CDR).that they allow VCA (SCC)-certified
contractors and temporary agency workers, hired out via VCU-certified agencies, and who come to carry out high-risk work on their premises,
A to work in a safe way
A.01.03.01 The candidate
A.01.03.01.03.04
can state Safety
the objective
passport
and meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central Diploma Register (CDR).
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.04.01
objective and meaning
The concept
of VCA,
of safety
VCU and
passport:
VCO certification,
A personal document
the safety(booklet
passportorand
digital
the Central
registration)
Diploma
stating
Register
important
(CDR).details regarding education, training
A courses, medical details and vaccinations
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the05.05.04.02
objective and meaning
Conditions
offor
VCA,
completion:
VCU and VCO
The certification,
employer hasthedrawn
safety
uppassport
a procedure
and the
to ensure
Centralthat
Diploma
the safety
Register
passport
(CDR).is filled in correctly and in time

A
A.01.03.01 The candidate
A. 01.03.01.03.05
can state the
Central
objective
Diploma
andRegister
meaning(CDR)
of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central Diploma Register (CDR).
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state thenew
objective and meaning
The concept
of VCA,
of CDR:
VCUThe
andachievement
VCO certification,
of thethe
following
safety passport
qualifications
and the
is registered
Central Diploma
in the Central
Register
Diploma
(CDR). Register: ‘VCA (SCC) Basic Safety’,
‘Safety for operational supervisors VCA’, ‘Safety for intermediaries and supervisors VCU’ and/or qualifications in the context of the SSVV Course
Guide. The Central Diploma Register is used to verify a diploma/certificate (number) or name of a person holding a diploma or certificate.
A
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.03
and
inspect A.01.03.02
The
safety
thecandidate The
rules can
activities candidate
determine whichcan determine
safety certificatesthe mandatory training courses and
are required. VCA diplomas in a given situation. T X X NL/B
A.01.03.02 The candidate
A.01.03.02.01
can determine
Significance
the of
mandatory
the mandatory
training
training
courses
courses
and examinations
and examinations
in a given situation.
A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine05.05.05.01
the mandatorySSVV
training
Course courses
Guide and
(NL):examinations
In the petrochemical
in a givenindustry,
situation.
it is mandatory that for a number of activities/functions the operational employees NL
A have passed an exam at a recognised centre
A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine05.05.05.02
the mandatoryActivities
trainingincourses
the petrochemical
and examinations
industry
inwith
a given
mandatory
situation.examination (SSVV Course Guide (NL): • Working with a forklift truck • Working with a NL
telehandler • Working with a cherry picker • Working on flanged joints and with fittings • Working as an authorised attendant (confined space)
• Moving and supervising loads • Working with self-contained breathing protection • Measuring gas: explosion hazardous and toxic substances
and oxygen
A
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on (old ET) number
A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.05.05.03
the mandatory
Register
training
of courses
High-riskand
Tasks
examinations
(B): • The RA&E
in a given
(Risk situation.
Assessment and Evaluation) shows the tasks for which a training course with a concluding test B
is required; here, use can be made of the Register of High-Risk Tasks • In the petrochemical industry, it is mandatory that for a number of
activities/functions the operational employees have passed an exam at a VCA-recognised centre
A
A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.05.05.04
the mandatory
Activities
trainingincourses
the petrochemical
and examinations
industry
inwith
a given
mandatory
situation.examination (Register of High-risk Tasks (B): • Working with a forklift truck • Working B
with a telehandler • Working with a cherry picker on a truck • Working with a self-propelled cherry picker (articulated arm/telescopic
arm/scissor lift • Working as an authorised attendant outside a confined space • Working with self-contained breathing protection • Attaching
critical loads and communicating with the hoist operator (rigger) • Working with flanges - flange mechanic (high and low-pressure flanges) •
Measuring and detecting hazardous substances: explosion hazardous substances, oxygen and toxic substances (EX - OX- TOX)

A
A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.05.05.05
the mandatory
Training
training
requirements
courses andwithin
examinations
the framework
in a given
of VCA
situation.
(SCC): • For operational employees: certificate, attest, diploma Basic safety VCA (B-VCA) •
For operational supervisors of operational employees: certificate diploma ‘Veiligheid Operationeel Leidinggevenden VCA’ (VOL-VCA - Safety for
Operational Supervisors VCA (SCC)) • For high-risk tasks: certificate of the associated test
A
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.03
and
inspect A.01.03.03
The
safety
thecandidate The
rules can
activities candidate
determine whichcan state
safety the training
certificates requirements for temporary agency workers and employees of the temporary employment agency.
are required. K X
A.01.03.03 The candidate
A.01.03.03.01
can state
Training
the training
requirements
requirements
for temporary
for temporary
agency agency
workersworkers
and employees
and employees
of the temporary
of the temporary
employment
employment
agency agency.
A.01.03.03 The candidate can state the05.05.06.01
training requirements
Training for
requirements:
temporary agency
• The temporary
workers and
agency
employees
workersofwho
the temporary
are posted employment
to hiring companies
agency.that have a VCA (SCC) certificate: certificate,
attest diploma or ‘Basic safety VCA’ diploma • The temporary agency worker, who is posted as an operational supervisor to a hiring company:
certificate, attest or ‘Veiligheid voor Operationeel Leidinggevende VCA’ (VOL-VCA - Safety for Operational Supervisors VCA (SCC)) diploma • The
intermediary and supervisors in the temporary employment agency with a VCU certificate: certificate, attest diploma or ‘Veiligheid voor
Intercedenten en Leidinggevenden VCU’ (VIL-VCU - Safety for Intermediaries and Supervisors VCU) diploma

A
A Prepare,A.01
discuss andA.01.04
Regulations
inspect The
andthe candidate
safety rules
activities can apply the guidelines for safety rules and werkvergunningen (work permits). x x x
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.04
and
inspect A.01.04.01
The
safety
the candidate The
rules can
activities candidate
apply can apply
the guidelines therules
for safety guidelines for general and
and werkvergunningen (workspecific
permits).safety rules in a given situation. T X X
A.01.04.01 The candidate
A.01.04.01.01
can apply
General
the guidelines
safety rulesfor general and specific safety rules in a given situation.
A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the06.01.01.01
guidelines forTarget
generalgroup:
and specific
• For the
safety
entire
rules
organisation
in a given situation.
• Company personnel • Temporary agency workers • Other people at the location • Personnel of
contractors and subcontractors
A
A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the06.01.01.02
guidelines forGuidelines:
general and•specific
Must besafety
recorded
rulesininwriting
a given•situation.
Must be made known to every person who enters the location for the first time • Must be
sufficiently clear and unambiguous • Must also be able to be understood by people who only speak foreign languages
A
A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the06.01.01.03
guidelines forApplicability:
general and specific
• Notifying
safety
presence
rules inand
a given
absence
situation.
• Traffic rules on the site • How to act in the event of incidents • The sorting of waste • The
reporting of fire, accidents and incidents
A
A.01.04.01 The candidate
A.01.04.01.02
can apply
Specific
the guidelines
safety rulesfor general and specific safety rules in a given situation.
A.01.04.01 The candidate
A can apply the06.01.02.01
guidelines forApplicability:
general and specific
• For tasks,
safety
functions
rules in and
a given
activities
situation.
that pose a higher risk
A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the06.01.02.02
guidelines forActivities:
general and
• Entering
specific safety
confined
rules
spaces
in a given
• Working
situation.
at height • Warm/hot work • Working in explosion hazardous surroundings • Use of the
required personal protection equipment • Excavation activities • Use of specific tools, devices and equipment • Screening • Ventilation •
Signage • Marking
A
A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the06.01.02.03
guidelines forGuidelines:
general and•specific
Must besafety
recorded
rulesininwriting
a given•situation.
Must be sufficiently clear and unambiguous • Must be available to the employee
concerned/involved • Must be explained to the employees involved • A check must establish whether the employees involved have
understood the rules • Must also be able to be understood by people who only speak foreign languages
A
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.04
and
inspect A.01.04.02
The
safety
thecandidate The
rules can
activities candidate
apply can for
the guidelines apply the
safety guidelines
rules for werkvergunningen
and werkvergunningen (work permits). (work permits) and supplementary work permits in a given situation. T X X X
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on (old ET) number
A.01.04.02 The candidate
A.01.04.02.01
can apply
General
the guidelines
werkvergunning
for werkvergunningen
(work permit) and
(work
supplementary
permits) andwork
supplementary
permits work permits in a given situation.
A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the06.03.01.01
guidelines forPurpose
werkvergunningen
(general werkvergunning
(work permits)(work
and supplementary
permit)): • To ensure
work permits
that consultations
in a given situation.
take place and that formal approval is given for the activities
A on the site and on the installations
A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the06.03.01.02
guidelines forPurpose
werkvergunningen
(supplementary
(workwerkvergunning
permits) and supplementary
(work permit)):
work
• The
permits
work in
is aassociated
given situation.
with specific risks • The work requires specific training or
explanation • A condition for carrying out the work: it is written down • A condition for carrying out the work: it has been explained in detail •
A A condition for carrying out the work: the permit has been signed
A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the06.03.01.03
guidelines forActivities
werkvergunningen
with obligation
(workofpermits)
supplementary
and supplementary
werkvergunning
work (work
permits
permit):
in a given
• Entering
situation.
a confined space • Work that poses the risk of fire, also
called a fire permit (B) or hot work permit (NL), e.g.: welding, grinding • Excavating in contaminated soil • Excavating in soil that contains pipes
• Working on or near hazardous radiation sources • Lifting activities above or in the vicinity of important installations • Working with or
demolishing materials containing asbestos • Working with hazardous substances • Working at height

A
A.01.04.02 The candidate
A.01.04.02.02
can apply
Functions
the guidelines
and content
for werkvergunningen
of a werkvergunning (work
(work
permits)
permit)and supplementary work permits in a given situation.
A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the06.03.02.01
guidelines forFunctions:
werkvergunningen
• To consult
(work
with
permits)
everyone
andinvolved
supplementary
in the work
work•permits
To makeinbinding
a givenagreements
situation. with everyone involved in the work • To record the
conditions in which work must be done • To grant permission for starting the activities
A
A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the06.03.02.02
guidelines forContents:
werkvergunningen
• Duration(work
of validity
permits)
(usually
and supplementary
1 day) • The activities
work permits
that areinbeing
a given
requested
situation.• Who will do which job • Measures taken/to be taken
by the issuer of the werkvergunning (work permit) • Measures to be taken by the operational employees, those who will carry out the work •
Measures to ensure that the work area is left in a safe condition after the work has been done • Approval/signature • Conditions for renewal of
the werkvergunning (work permit)
A
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.04
and
inspect A.01.04.03
The
safety
thecandidate The
rules can
activities candidate
apply can for
the guidelines determine
safety rulesthe
and obligations of the
werkvergunningen persons
(work involved with the werkvergunning (work permit) in
permits). a given situation. T X X X
A.01.04.03 The candidate
A.01.04.03.01
can determine
Obligations
theofobligations
persons involved
of the persons
with theinvolved
werkvergunning
with the (work
werkvergunning
permit) (work permit) in a given situation.
A.01.04.03 The candidate can determine
06.03.04.01
the obligations
Obligations
of the persons
(issuerinvolved
of werkvergunning
with the werkvergunning
(work permit)):(work
• To permit)
check that
in athe
given
installation
situation.has been released for the activities before signing the
permit • To discuss with the permit holder the nature of the activities, the conditions and the measures that must be taken before signing the
permit • Signing of the werkvergunning (work permit) • If necessary, the issuer ensures that the necessary measurements have been taken • If
various activities are carried out concurrently, the issuer arranges the necessary coordination and agreements between the parties involved
A
A.01.04.03 The candidate can determine
06.03.04.02
the obligations
Obligations
of the persons
(holder):
involved
• The with
holder
theiswerkvergunning
usually the supervisor
(work of
permit)
the operational
in a given situation.
employees • The holder provides an explanation to the
operational employees • The holder signs the werkvergunning (work permit) • The holder monitors that the activities proceed in accordance
A with the conditions on the permit • The holder ensures that the werkvergunning (work permit) is on site
A.01.04.03 The candidate can determine
06.03.04.03
the obligations
Obligations
of the persons
(operational
involved employees):
with the werkvergunning
• To become acquainted
(work permit)
withinthe
a given
contents
situation.
of the werkvergunning (work permit) • To comply with the
conditions for the activities as described in the werkvergunning (work permit) • To comply with the measures as stated in the werkvergunning
(work permit) • To only work with a valid werkvergunning (work permit) and to take into account the duration of validity
A
A Prepare,A.01 Regulations
discuss andA.01.04
and
inspect A.01.04.04
The
safety
thecandidate The
rules can
activities candidate
apply can for
the guidelines state the
safety sections
rules of the werkvergunning
and werkvergunningen (work permit) and the obligations of the supervisor.
(work permits). K X X
A.01.04.04 The candidate
A.01.04.04.01
can state
Sections
the sections
of the werkvergunning
of the werkvergunning
(work permit)
(work permit) and the obligations of the supervisor.
A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the06.03.03.01
sections of theRequested
werkvergunning
activities:
(work
• This
permit)
states
and
what
thethe
obligations
activitiesofentail
the supervisor.
• How the activities will take place • Where the activities will take place

A
A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the06.03.03.02
sections of theMeasures
werkvergunning
(prescribed
(work
bypermit)
the issuer):
and the
• The
obligations
measuresoftothe
besupervisor.
able to work safely • Making safe: spade flanges, electrical and/or mechanical
locking • Measuring and detecting
A
A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the06.03.03.03
sections of theMeasures
werkvergunning
(to be taken
(workby
permit)
the operational
and the obligations
employee):of•the
Thesupervisor.
measures that the operational employees must take to work safely • All items of
personal protection equipment must be stated here
A
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on (old ET) number
A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the06.03.03.04
sections of theSignature:
werkvergunning
• Those(work
who sign
permit)
the and
werkvergunning
the obligations
(work
of the
permit)
supervisor.
agree with the content of the work permit • The werkvergunning (work permit)
will be signed by the issuer, the holder and the supervisor(s) of the person/people doing the work or by the person/people doing the work if
he/they is/are authorised to do so
A
A.01.04.04 The candidate
A.01.04.04.02
can state
Obligations
the sections
of the
of supervisor
the werkvergunning
of the operational
(work permit)
employees:
and the obligations of the supervisor.
A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the06.03.05.01
sections of theObligations:
werkvergunning
• The(work
supervisor
permit)
must
anddiscuss
the obligations
all measures
of the
thoroughly
supervisor.
in advance with the operational employees • The supervisor must ensure
that the werkvergunning (work permit) is present at the workplace • The supervisor must check the measures to be taken by the issuer and the
holder
A
A Prepare,A.02
discussWorking
and inspect safely, consultation and inspections
the activities x x x
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.01
Consultation and
inspect The
the candidate knows the guidelines for promoting safe behaviour.
inspections
activities x x x
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.01
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.01.01
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities candidate
knows can describe
the guidelines the behaviour
for promoting that is seen as characteristic of safe working.
safe behaviour. K X
A.02.01.01 The candidate
A.02.01.01.01
can describe
Behaviour
the and
behaviour
safe working
that is seen as characteristic of safe working.
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe04.01.03.01
the behaviour Behaviour:
that is seen•asTaking
characteristic
care of one’s
of safe
ownworking.
health and safety and that of other people involved • A positive attitude • Adhering to the safety
regulations and instructions and following up instructions • Calling other employees to account for unsafe actions • Reporting unsafe situations
and incidents and intervening appropriately • Attention to personal hygiene, order and tidiness
A
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe04.01.03.02
the behaviour Influence
that is seen
of as
alcohol
characteristic
and/or drug
of safe
use:working.
• Reduced alertness • Reduced or problematic working • Less effective assessment of situations •
Breaking down the barriers to displaying unwanted behaviour • Overestimation of one’s own capabilities • Increased work load on colleagues
and disruptions in the organisation of the work
A
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe04.01.03.03
the behaviour Behaviour
that is seenwith
as characteristic
alcohol and/orof drug
safe working.
use: • To abstain from alcohol and drug use during the work or use that can influence the work • To inform
the supervisor of problematic use and abstain from dangerous activities or work that could entail a hazard to others • To search for help in the
event of chronic, problematic use
A
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describenew
the behaviour Use
that of
is seen
medicines:
as characteristic
Some medicines
of safecan
working.
also have the same effects as drugs; consult the general practitioner as to whether high-risk activities
A may be performed when medicines are used. Report the use to the supervisor
A.02.01.01 The candidate
A.02.01.01.02
can describe
Order and
the tidiness
behaviour(good
thathousekeeping):
is seen as characteristic of safe working.
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe04.03.01.01
the behaviour Influence
that is seenof as
order
characteristic
and tidinessof on
safesafe
working.
working: • Prevention of incidents • Prevention of contamination, environmental damage • Higher
efficiency, time benefit • More pleasant working environment, positive influence on motivation • Prevention of loss of tools and materials

A
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe04.03.01.02
the behaviour Examples
that is seen
ofas
order
characteristic
and tidiness:
of safe
• Clearing
working.
up the area • Removing/storing residual material • Storage system for tools and materials • Hanging
up cables (safety hooks) or concealing them • Good layout of the workshop/yard
A
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.01
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.01.02
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities candidate
knows can state
the guidelines general rules
for promoting in relation to human behaviour and safe working.
safe behaviour. K X X
A.02.01.02 The candidate
A.02.01.02.01
can state
Thegeneral
influence
rules
of human
in relation
behaviour
to human
on safe
behaviour
working and safe working.
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.01.01
rules in relation
Behaviour
to human
and HSEbehaviour
policy: •and
Behaviour
safe working.
or the acceptance of behaviour is an important cause of accidents • After the policy focused on
technology and organisation, the human factor is addressed through ‘behaviour’
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.01.02
rules in relation
Causestoofhuman
unsafebehaviour
behaviour:and• Tolerating
safe working.
violations, lack of leadership • Lack of knowledge/information (= not knowing) • Incorrectly assigning
tasks (lack of skill = not being able to) • Unwillingness (= not wanting to) • Conflicting objectives/assignments • Lack of example function

A
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on (old ET) number
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.01.03
rules in relation
Policy to
elements:
human behaviour
• Policy focused
and safe
on working.
better safety performance • Clearly formulated assignment • Clarity regarding desired and undesired
behaviour • Clarity about the priority of safe working • Sanction and reward policy • Communication and awareness campaigns • Company
culture
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.01.04
rules in relation
Role oftothe
human
supervisor:
behaviour
• The
and
supervisor
safe working.
determines the working method • The supervisor supervises • The supervisor has the required
information about the employees, the work and the circumstances
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.01.05
rules in relation
Elementsto human
of organisation:
behaviour•and
Clear
safe
meeting
working.
structure • Safety behaviour observations • The right man in the right place • A proper introduction
procedure • Correctly dealing with questions and complaints
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate
A.02.01.02.02
can state
General
general
rules
rules
of conduct
in relation
for to
safe
human
working
behaviour and safe working.
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.02.01
rules in relation
General torules
humanof conduct:
behaviour• and
Employees
safe working.
comply with the safety regulations • Employees call each other to account for unsafe actions •
Employees take immediate action in unsafe situations • Employees ask questions in the event of unclear situations • Setting a good example •
Responding consistently • Supervising and correcting • Also being critical towards yourself • Gaining advice in unclear situations • Taking into
account the opinions, proposals, wishes and advice of your employees • Giving clear and convincing instructions to employees (how and why)

A
A.02.01.02 The candidate
A.02.01.02.03
can state
Behaviour
generaland
rules
safe
in relation
workingto human behaviour and safe working.
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.03.01
rules in relation
Behaviour:
to human
• Taking
behaviour
care of and
one’s
safe
ownworking.
health and safety and that of other people involved • A positive attitude • Adhering to the safety
regulations and instructions and following up instructions • Calling other employees to account for unsafe actions • Reporting unsafe situations
and incidents and intervening appropriately • Attention to personal hygiene, order and tidiness
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.03.02
rules in relation
Influence
to human
of alcohol
behaviour
and/or and
drugsafe
use:working.
• Reduced alertness • Reduced or problematic working • Less effective assessment of situations •
Breaking down the barriers to displaying unwanted behaviour • Overestimation of one’s own capabilities • Increased work load on colleagues
and disruptions in the organisation of the work
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.01.03.03
rules in relation
Behaviour
to human
with alcohol
behaviour
and/or
anddrug
safe use:
working.
• To abstain from alcohol and drug use during the work or under the influence at the work • To inform
the supervisor of problematic use and abstain from dangerous activities or work that could entail a hazard to others • To search for help in the
event of chronic, problematic use
A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
new rules in relation
Use ofto
medicines:
human behaviour
Some medicines
and safecan
working.
also have the same effects as drugs; consult the general practitioner as to whether high-risk activities
A may be performed when medicines are used. Report the use to the supervisor
A.02.01.02 The candidate
A.02.01.02.04
can state
Order
general
and tidiness
rules in(good
relation
housekeeping):
to human behaviour and safe working.
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general
04.03.01.01
rules in relation
Influence
to human
of order
behaviour
and tidiness
and on
safe
safe
working.
working: • Prevention of incidents • Prevention of contamination, environmental damage • Higher
efficiency, time benefit • More pleasant working environment, positive influence on motivation • Prevention of loss of tools and materials

A
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general04.03.01.02
rules in relation
Examplesto human
of order
behaviour
and tidiness:
and safe
• Clearing
working.
up the area • Removing/storing residual material • Storage system for tools and materials • Hanging
up cables (safety hooks) or putting them away • Good layout of the workshop/yard
A
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discuss andA.02.01
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.01.03
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities candidate
knows can determine
the guidelines the safe
for promoting approach for promoting safe behaviour in a given situation.
behaviour. T X
A.02.01.03 The candidate
A.02.01.03.01
can determine
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thebehaviour
approachto forpromote
promotinghealth
safeand
behaviour
safety in a given situation.
A.02.01.03 The candidate
A can determine
04.02.01.01
the approachBasic
for promoting
principles:safe
• Promoting
behaviour
safe
in abehaviour
given situation.
• Curbing unsafe behaviour
A.02.01.03 The candidate
A can determine
04.02.01.02
the approachStrategies
for promoting
(stimulating
safe behaviour
safe behaviour):
in a given• situation.
Emphasise the success of safe behaviour • Reduce the disadvantages of safe behaviour
A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine
04.02.01.03
the approachStrategies
for promoting
(curbing
safeunsafe
behaviour
behaviour):
in a given
• Make
situation.
clear the consequences of unsafe working • Make the opportunities for unsafe behaviour more
A difficult
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Examination Training contents
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on (old ET) number
A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine
04.02.01.04
the approachEmphasise
for promoting
the success
safe behaviour
of safe behaviour:
in a given situation.
• Regularly discuss safety subjects in a positive way • Give clear and convincing instructions to
employees • Positively assess the safe behaviour of employees during their appraisal • Set a good example • View safe working as being
A professional
A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine
04.02.01.05
the approachReduce
for promoting
the disadvantages
safe behaviour
of safe
in abehaviour:
given situation.
• Ensure that there are usable safety regulations • Ensure proper access to safety provisions •
A Provide comfortable personal protection equipment • Ensure that there is sufficient time to be able to work safely
A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine
04.02.01.06
the approachMaking
for promoting
the consequences
safe behaviour
of unsafe
in a given
working
situation.
clear: • Provide information about the dangers • Show and discuss accidents and their
A consequences • Give instructions about preventing unsafe actions and unsafe situations
A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine
04.02.01.07
the approachMake
for promoting
the opportunities
safe behaviour
for unsafe
in abehaviour
given situation.
more difficult: • Install barriers and enclosures • Ensure that equipment only operates when the
A associated safety devices are used • Remove poor tools and materials • Impose sanctions on unsafe behaviour
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.01
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.01.04
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities candidate
knows can describe
the guidelines the approach
for promoting of the
intermediary for the promotion of safe behaviour by the temporary agency workers.
safe behaviour. K X
A.02.01.04 The candidate
A.02.01.04.01
can describe
Tasks and
the approach
approach of
of the
theintermediary
intermediary for the promotion of safe behaviour by the temporary agency workers.
A.02.01.04 The candidate can describe04.02.03.01
the approach of
Tasks
the intermediary
of the intermediary:
for the •promotion
The correct
of selection
safe behaviour
for thebyfunction
the temporary
with respect
agency
to:workers.
the request from the hiring company, the job content and
the capabilities and experience of the temporary agency worker • Verification of the basic knowledge regarding health and safety of the
temporary agency worker (e.g. Basic safety VCA (SCC)) • Evaluation of the temporary agency worker after he/she has performed the
assignment • Information provided to the temporary agency worker concerning the necessity, the advantages and the importance of safe
working

A
A.02.01.04 The candidate can describe04.02.03.02
the approach of
Approach:
the intermediary
• Try to obtain
for theas
promotion
much insight
of safe
as possible
behaviourinto
bythe
thepersonality
temporary and
agency
the workers.
capabilities of the temporary agency worker • Do not assign
jobs to the temporary agency worker that require him/her working above or below his/her capabilities • Take into account the opinions,
proposals, wishes and advice of the temporary agency worker himself/herself • Inquire into any negative working experiences • Tell the
temporary agency worker what you and the hiring company think about him/her, including their performance in the area of safety • Evaluate
the temporary agency worker as objectively as possible • Ensure that when corrective action is taken, the self-esteem of the temporary agency
worker as a professional or as a human being is not affected • Ensure that there is a healthy amount of self-criticism • Prevent emotional
situations developing where possible • Do not be ‘bossy’ as an intermediary • Try to listen attentively to what someone else has to say to you

A
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discuss andA.02.02
Consultation
inspect
and The
the candidate can apply the general guidelines for communication and instructions.
inspections
activities x x x
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discuss andA.02.02
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.02.01
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities cancandidate can determine
apply the general guidelinesthe moment of consultation
for communication and the content of the information
and instructions. in a given situation. T X X
A.02.02.01 The candidate
A.02.02.01.01
can determine
Communicating
the moment
the risks
of consultation
and control measures
and the content
to the people
of the information
involved (including
in a given
temporary
situation.
agency workers):
A.02.02.01 The candidate
A can determine
02.07.01.01
the momentGeneral
of consultation
guidelines:
and•the
Prior
content
to commencing
of the information
the activities
in a given
• Preferably
situation.
provide communication at the workplace
A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine
02.07.01.02
the momentExamples:
of consultation
• Meeting
and the
with
content
customers
of the
and
information
contractors
in •a Discussions
given situation.
with supervisors and operational employees • Information transfer
A (briefing) at a shift change • HSE meeting (toolbox meeting) with operational employees
A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine
02.07.02.01
the momentGeneral
of consultation
guidelines
andwith
the respect
contentto
oftemporary
the information
agencyinworkers:
a given situation.
• General basic information related to the risks during the introduction given to
the temporary agency worker by the intermediary: regarding the activities and the circumstances, regarding the job and the workplace; the
hiring company and the temporary employment agency have a shared duty with respect to providing information to the temporary agency
worker; the temporary employment agency must provide the temporary agency worker with information regarding the workplace and the job
requirements • Specifically workplace-related: during the initial introduction of the temporary agency worker by the hiring company,
preferably at the workplace, prior to commencing the activities, preferably by the involved operational supervisor of the hiring company

A
A.02.02.01 The candidate
A.02.02.01.02
can determine
Contents the
of general
moment and
of specific
consultation
information
and thegiven
content
to new
of the
employees
information in a given situation.
A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine
06.01.03.01
the momentContents
of consultation
(general
and
information):
the content•ofGeneral
the information
health and
in safety
a givenrules
situation.
• General instructions for use in the event of fire and alarm • Reporting
procedure for (near) accidents and unsafe situations • The guidelines to adhere to in the event of an accident during or on the way to or from
the workplace • The necessity and the correct use of personal protective equipment
A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
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on (old ET) number
A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine
06.01.03.02
the momentContents
of consultation
(specific
andinformation):
the content•ofHazards
the information
at the workplace
in a given
• Measures
situation. taken • Specific workplace-bound health and safety rules • Specific
health and safety rules related to the installations, machines, equipment • Specific company-related details regarding danger zones,
evacuation routes, canteen, sanitary facilities, etc • Information regarding the conditions of the workplace (function requirements, hazards,
control measures) based on the information from the customer
A
A.02.02.01 The candidate
A.02.02.01.03
can determine
Information
the from
moment
the temporary
of consultation
employment
and the agency
content of the information in a given situation.
A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine
06.01.05.01
the momentContents:
of consultation
• General
and health
the content
and safety
of therules
information
• General
in instructions
a given situation.
for use in the event of fire and alarm • Reporting of unsafe actions and
situations • What to do in the event of accidents during the work and in the event of accidents on the way to and from work • Details
concerning the temporary employment agency (office) and of the contact person • Policy declaration of the temporary employment agency •
Necessity and rules governing the use of personal protection equipment • Sector-specific information (e.g. pictograms) • Information regarding
the workplace: job requirements, hazards and control measures • Specific information supplied by the hiring company • Specific rules and
regulations of the hiring company • Explanation of the permit system of the hiring company • Handing over documentation

A
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discuss andA.02.02
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.02.02
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities cancandidate can describe
apply the general thefor
guidelines duty to pass on information.
communication and instructions. K X NL
A.02.02.02 The candidate
A.02.02.02.01
can describe
Duty tothe
pass
duty
on to
information
pass on information.
A.02.02.02 The candidate can describe06.01.04.01
the duty to pass
Duty
on information.
to pass on information (NL): • The hiring company and the temporary employment agency have a shared duty with respect to providing
the temporary agency worker with information • The temporary employment agency must pass on information to the temporary agency
worker regarding the workplace and the requirements placed on the job and the activities • This information is provided by the hiring company

A
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.03
Consultation
inspect
and The
the candidate can apply the guidelines for HSE meetings (toolbox meetings) and workplace inspections.
inspections
activities x x x
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.03
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.03.01
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities cancandidate can describe
apply the guidelines themeetings
for HSE meeting(toolbox
in the context
meeting)of
andsafe working.
workplace inspections. K X
A.02.03.01 The candidate
A.02.03.01.01
can describe
Meetingthe
within
meeting
the context
in the context
of H&Soflegislation
safe working.
and VCA (SCC)
A.02.03.01 The candidate can describe05.04.02.01
the meeting inTwothe context
types ofof
meeting:
safe working.
• Meeting between the employer and the employee representation • Work meeting with the employees in an HSE
meeting (toolbox meeting)
A
A.02.03.01 The candidate can describe05.04.02.02
the meeting inParticipants
the context at
of the
safemeeting
working.between the employer and the employee representation: • Employer (chairperson) • Employers (representation) •
Employees (representation) • Experts (e.g. preventieadviseurs (prevention advisors))
A
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.03
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.03.02
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities cancandidate can determine
apply the guidelines for HSE the points(toolbox
meetings to consider in aand
meeting) work meetinginspections.
workplace and HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situation. T X
A.02.03.02 The candidate
A.02.03.02.01
can determine
Characteristics
the points
of the
towork
consider
meeting
in a work meeting and HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situation.
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine 05.04.01.01
the points toCharacteristics:
consider in a work
• Takes
meeting
placeand
regularly
HSE meetings
• Takes (toolbox
place in ameeting)
structured
in away
given
(agenda,
situation.
minutes) • Runs interactively top-down and bottom-up

A
A.02.03.02 The candidate
A.02.03.02.02
can determine
Meeting the
within
points
the context
to consider
of H&S
in alegislation
work meeting
and and
VCA HSE
(SCC)meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situation.
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.04.02.01
the points toTwo
consider
typesinofameeting:
work meeting
• Meeting
and HSE
between
meetings
the employer
(toolbox meeting)
and the employee
in a given situation.
representation • Work meeting with the employees in an HSE
meeting (toolbox meeting)
A
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.04.02.02
the points toParticipants
consider in at a work
the meeting
meetingbetween
and HSE the
meetings
employer
(toolbox
and the
meeting)
employee
in a given
representation:
situation. • Employer (chairperson) • Employers (representation) •
Employees (representation) • Experts (e.g. preventieadviseurs (prevention advisors))
A
A.02.03.02 The candidate
A.02.03.02.03
can determine
Points to the
consider
pointsand
to consider
contents in of aanwork
HSEmeeting
meetingand
(toolbox
HSE meetings
meeting):(toolbox meeting) in a given situation.
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.04.03.01
the points toPoints
consider
to consider:
in a work•meeting
Make clear
and agreements
HSE meetings and
(toolbox
recordmeeting)
them in writing
in a given
in the
situation.
minutes of the meeting • Assess whether the message(s) has
(have) been understood
A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine
05.04.03.02
the points toSubjects:
consider •inUse
a work
of personal
meetingprotection
and HSE meetings
equipment
(toolbox
• Order,
meeting)
tidinessin•aWorking
given situation.
methods • (Emergency) procedures • Incidents, accidents •
Workplace inspections
A
A.02.03.02 The candidate
A.02.03.02.04
can determine
Requirements
the points
and working
to consider
method
in a for
workHSE
meeting
meetings
and(toolbox
HSE meetings
meeting)
(toolbox meeting) in a given situation.
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine 05.04.06.01
the points toParticipants:
consider in a•work
Management
meeting andof the
HSEdepartment/service
meetings (toolbox •meeting)
Operational
in a given
employees
situation.
A
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine 05.04.06.02
the points toThe
consider
concept
in aofwork
HSE meeting and(toolbox
HSE meetings
meeting):(toolbox
• Short meeting
meeting)ininan
a given
informal
situation.
atmosphere • Concerning health, safety and the environment •
With interactive participation of all people present
A
A.02.03.02 The candidate
A can determine 05.04.06.03
the points toPurpose:
consider•inTo
a work
inform
meeting
and motivate
and HSE employees
meetings to
(toolbox
prevent
meeting)
unsafe actions/behaviour
in a given situation.
A Prepare,A.02
discuss andA.02.03
Consultation
inspect
and A.02.03.03
The
the candidateThe
inspections
activities cancandidate can determine
apply the guidelines for HSE the points(toolbox
meetings to consider of the
meeting) andworkplace inspection and observation round in a given situation.
workplace inspections. T X
A.02.03.03 The candidate
A.02.03.03.01
can determine
Points to the
consider
pointswith
to consider
workplace of inspections
the workplace
andinspection
observationand
rounds
observation round in a given situation.
A.02.03.03 The candidate can determine
05.03.01.01
the points toPoints
consider
to consider:
of the workplace
• Plan sufficient
inspectiontime
and
forobservation
an inspection
round
(approximately
in a given situation.
30 minutes) • Make clear what the intention is • Observe one person
at a time, never an entire group simultaneously • It is a regular and not an occasional task of the supervisor (every supervisor at least once a
month) • Inspections should preferably be done with two, at the maximum, three people • Do not disrupt the activities, do not get in the way
of the employees • Observe the activities and note in particular the HSE aspects • Check whether the procedures and regulations are followed
• Your presence generates a response; if this has an adverse effect, you must discuss it at a later date with the person involved • In situations
where your presence changes the approach to work, address this • Make notes • Do not just watch, but also ask questions, listen, give advice
and make agreements • Inform the person involved of the positive and negative safety aspects of the findings • Correct in such a way that this
is positive for the motivation of the employees • Pay attention to incidents that have taken place • Communicate in a way that does not harm
the employee’s self-esteem

A
A.02.03.03 The candidate can determine
05.03.01.02
the points toSubjects:
consider •ofCollective
the workplace
protection
inspection
equipment
and observation
• Personal round
protection
in a given
equipment
situation.
• Positioning (location) of employees with respect to each other
• Actions of employees • Equipment: machines, tools and devices • Order and tidiness • Use of procedures
A
A.02.03.03 The candidate can determine
05.03.01.03
the points toReport:
consider
• The
of the
findings
workplace
• Is safe
inspection
workingand
andobservation
behaviour possible/difficult/impossible?
round in a given situation. • Were the observer and the person being observed in
agreement concerning safe working and behaviour? • What actions are taken? • Which people/departments are responsible for this action? •
Which people/departments are responsible for following up this action?
A
A.02.03.03 The candidate
A.02.03.03.02
can determine
Advantagesthe of
points
workplace
to consider
inspections
of the workplace inspection and observation round in a given situation.
A.02.03.03 The candidate can determine 05.03.02.01
the points toAdvantages:
consider of the
• Increase
workplace
safety
inspection
awareness
and•observation
Provide goodround
insight
in ainto
given
thesituation.
safety situation at the workplace
A
A Prepare,A.02 andA.02.03
Consultation
discuss and
inspect A.02.03.04
The candidateThe
inspections
the activities cancandidate can statefor
apply the guidelines the relevant
HSE aspects
meetings ofmeeting)
(toolbox workplace
andinspections, work meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
workplace inspections. K X
A.02.03.04 The candidate
A.02.03.04.01
can state
Workplace
the relevant
inspections
aspects of workplace inspections, work meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the05.03.02.01
relevant aspectsAdvantages:
of workplace
• Increase
inspections,
safetywork
awareness
meetings,
• Provide
HSE meetings
good insight
(toolbox
intomeeting)
the safety
and
situation
consultation
at the within
workplace
the temporary employment agency.
A
A.02.03.04 The candidate
A.02.03.04.02
can state
Work
themeeting
relevant aspects of workplace inspections, work meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the05.04.01.01
relevant aspectsCharacteristics:
of workplace •inspections,
Takes placework
regularly
meetings,
• Takes
HSEplace
meetings
in a structured
(toolbox meeting)
way (agenda,
and consultation
minutes) • Runs
within
interactively
the temporary
top-down
employment
and bottom-up
agency.

A
A.02.03.04 The candidate
A.02.03.04.03
can state
Meeting
the relevant
within the
aspects
context
of workplace
of H&S legislation
inspections,
and VCA
work(SCC)
meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the05.04.02.01
relevant aspects
Twooftypes
workplace
of meeting:
inspections,
• Meeting
workbetween
meetings,the
HSE
employer
meetings
and
(toolbox
the employee
meeting)representation
and consultation
• Work
within
meeting
the temporary
with the employment
employees inagency.
an HSE
meeting (toolbox meeting)
A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the05.04.02.02
relevant aspects
Participants
of workplace
at the
inspections,
meeting between
work meetings,
the employer
HSE meetings
and the (toolbox
employeemeeting)
representation:
and consultation
• Employer
within
(chairperson)
the temporary
• Employers
employment
(representation)
agency. •
Employees (representation) • Experts (e.g. preventieadviseurs (prevention advisors))
A
A.02.03.04 The candidate
A.02.03.04.04
can state
Importance
the relevant
of discussions
aspects ofabout
workplace
healthinspections,
and safety work
withinmeetings,
the temporary
HSE meetings
employment
(toolbox
agency
meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
A.02.03.04 The candidate
A can state the05.04.04.01
relevant aspects
Importance:
of workplace
• Involvement
inspections,ofwork
the management
meetings, HSEand
meetings
the supervisors
(toolbox meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
A.02.03.04 The candidate
A.02.03.04.05
can state
Involvement
the relevant
of the
aspects
temporary
of workplace
agency inspections,
worker in thework
HSE meetings,
meetings (toolbox
HSE meetings
meetings):
(toolbox meeting) and consultation within the temporary employment agency.
A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the05.04.05.01
relevant aspects
Involvement:
of workplace
• The
inspections,
intermediary
workinforms
meetings,
theHSE
temporary
meetings
agency
(toolbox
worker
meeting)
aboutand
theconsultation
existence and
within
purpose
the of
temporary
the HSE meetings
employment
(toolbox
agency.
meetings) • The temporary agency worker must participate in the HSE meetings (toolbox meetings) that are organised by the hiring company

A
A Prepare,A.03
discussPrevention
and inspect the activities x x x
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.01
Prevention The
inspect the candidate can determine the possible preventive measures for hazards and risks at the work.
activities x x x
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.01
Prevention A.03.01.01
inspectThe
thecandidate The
activities can candidate
determine can describe
the possible the
preventive concepts
measures of hazard,
for hazards risk,
and risks at risk management and
the work. prevention (hierarchy). K X X
A.03.01.01 The candidate
A.03.01.01.01
can describe
Hazardthe
andconcepts
risk of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.01.01.01
the concepts ofThe
hazard,
concept
risk,ofrisk
hazard:
management
• A characteristic
and prevention
of a substance
(hierarchy).
or product that can cause an accident • Situation that can cause an incident
A
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.01.01.02
the concepts ofThe
hazard,
concept
risk,ofrisk
risk:
management
• Risk = probability
and prevention
x effect •(hierarchy).
The risk is determined by the degree of probability of a hazard causing an accident • The risk
A is determined by the degree of damage (the consequence)
A.03.01.01 The candidate
A.03.01.01.02
can describe
Conditions
the concepts
that increase
of hazard,
the risks
risk,
at risk
the management
workplace and prevention (hierarchy).
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.02.03.01
the concepts ofConditions
hazard, risk,
thatrisk
increase
management
the risksand
at the
prevention
workplace:
(hierarchy).
• Untidy workplace • Too much or too little light • Vibrations • Weather conditions • Dust
or contaminated air • Working in the vicinity of radiation sources • Traffic in the vicinity • Working in confined spaces • A difficult-to-access
workplace • Workplace that offers little room to manoeuvre • Workplace with few escape routes • Hazardous activities in the vicinity •
Complexity
A
A.03.01.01 The candidate
A.03.01.01.03
can describe
Prevention
the concepts of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.03.01.01
the concepts ofPrevention:
hazard, risk,
• To
riskprevent
management
the riskand
increasing
prevention
• To(hierarchy).
take measures to reduce the risk • To prevent an accident occurring • To prevent damage to
health occurring • To prevent environmental damage occurring
A
A.03.01.01 The candidate
A.03.01.01.04
can describe
Prevention
the concepts
measuresofand
hazard,
hierarchy
risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.03.02.01
the concepts ofPrevention
hazard, risk,
measures
risk management
and hierarchy:
and prevention
Firstly, source-oriented
(hierarchy). measures: eliminating hazards, removing the cause, prevention, choosing another,
safer working method • Secondly, limiting or reducing the risk: collective protections and guards, suitable working methods and equipment.
Limiting exposure in time, frequency, intensity, number of people • Thirdly, if risks are still present: personal protection equipment • Examples
of control measures: 1. Training, information, instruction 2. Identifying, warning, labelling • Organisational measures: limiting exposure in time,
frequency, intensity, number of people

A
A.03.01.01 The candidate
A.03.01.01.05
can describe
Risk management
the concepts of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.04.01.02 the concepts ofRiskhazard,
Assessment
risk, riskand
management
Evaluation:and• 1.prevention
Identifying (hierarchy).
the hazards • 2. Making an inventory of the risks • 3. Evaluating the risks
A
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe02.04.01.03 the concepts ofComponents
hazard, risk,ofriskthemanagement
risk managementand prevention
system: • Plan
(hierarchy).
the policy (methods, distribution of tasks) • Detail the policy (objectives and resources)
based on an RA&E: Risk Assessment and Evaluation • Implement the policy • Evaluate and adapt the policy
A
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.01
Prevention A.03.01.02
inspectThe
thecandidate The
activities can candidate
determine can identify
the possible themeasures
preventive hazardsforand risksand
hazards and determine
risks at the work.the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation. T X X X
A.03.01.02 The candidate
A.03.01.02.01
can identify
Hazardstheathazards
the workplace
and risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the 02.02.01.01
hazards andHazards:
risks and• determine
Cutting hazardthe (priority
• Fallingof)
hazard
preventive
• Heightmeasures
(falling down)
in a given
• Fire
situation.
• Explosion • Poisonous substances • Noise • Radiation • Moving parts
A (e.g. being trapped, hit) • Falling objects, loads • Vehicles, traffic
A.03.01.02 The candidate
A.03.01.02.02
can identify
Causesthe
of hazards and risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.
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VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the
02.02.02.01
hazards andSources
risks and
of determine
hazard at the
theworkplace:
(priority of)•preventive
Type of workmeasures
• Workplace
in a given
or surroundings
situation. of the workplace • Equipment • Products, materials worked
with • Behaviour of the employee • Competence
A
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the
02.02.02.02
hazards andActivities
risks andordetermine
circumstances
the (priority
with hazard
of) preventive
and risks measures
• Workingin
with
a given
hazardous
situation.
substances • Working with dangerous tools/machines • Working
with high pressures • Working with radiation sources • Excavation activities • Working with electricity • Working in the cold • Working in the
heat • Working in a noisy environment • Working at height
A
A.03.01.02 The candidate
A.03.01.02.03
can identify
Unsafetheactions
hazards
andand
situations
risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.
A.03.01.02 The candidate
A can identify the
02.03.03.01
hazards andPrevention
risks and determine
Preventingthe
unsafe
(priority
actions
of) preventive
and unsafemeasures
situationsin a given situation.
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the
02.03.03.02
hazards andTherisks
concept
and determine
of unsafethe
action:
(priority
• Anof)
unsafe
preventive
action measures
is an action
in that
a given
is not
situation.
carried out in accordance with the safety instructions and that can lead
A to an accident
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the
02.03.03.03
hazards andThe
risks
concept
and determine
of unsafethe
situation:
(priority• of)
An preventive
unsafe situation
measures
is a situation
in a giveninsituation.
which work is carried out without complying with the conditions for safe
A working and that can lead to an accident
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the
02.03.03.04
hazards andExamples
risks and(unsafe
determine
action):
the (priority
• Workingof)without
preventive
werkvergunningen
measures in a given
(work
situation.
permits) or permission in situations where this is imposed • Not using
the prescribed personal protection equipment • Bypassing safeguards • Using tools incorrectly • Using broken tools • Moving a load incorrectly
A
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the
02.03.03.05
hazards andExamples
risks and(unsafe
determine
situation):
the (priority
• No or
of)insufficient
preventive light
measures
• No or
in obstructed
a given situation.
escape routes • Untidy work floors • Not safeguarded or insufficiently
A safeguarded equipment or machines
A.03.01.02 The candidate
A.03.01.02.04
can identify
Approach
the hazards
to unsafeandsituations
risks andanddetermine
actions the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.
A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the 02.03.04.01
hazards andApproach
risks and todetermine
unsafe situation:
the (priority
• Remove
of) preventive
the cause
measures
• Screeninoff/safeguard
a given situation.
• Warn • Call in others • Set correct priorities
A
A.03.01.02 The candidate
A can identify the
02.03.04.02
hazards andApproach
risks and todetermine
unsafe action:
the (priority
• Reportof)to
preventive
the hierarchical
measuressupervisor
in a given
• (Arrange)
situation.to halt the action
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.01
Prevention A.03.01.03
inspectThe
thecandidate The
activities can candidate
determine can determine
the possible the correct
preventive measures approach
for hazards to prevent
and risks accidents and incidents in a given situation.
at the work. T X X
A.03.01.03 The candidate
A.03.01.03.01
can determine
Cause-and-effect
the correct
series
approach
of an accident
to prevent accidents and incidents in a given situation.
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.02.01
the correct approach
Phases oftothe
prevent
cause-and-effect
accidents and
series:
incidents
• 1. Background
in a given situation.
(organisation) • 2. Human failure • 3. Unsafe actions and/or situations • 4. Accident • 5.
Injury and/or damage
A
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.02.02
the correct approach
Points to to
consider
preventfor
accidents
the policy
andtoincidents
be adopted:
in a •given
An accident
situation.
is the result of various causes • The causes can originate at various levels within
the company (including management, supervisory and operational employees) • The policy to pursue must therefore be targeted at various
levels
A
A.03.01.03 The candidate
A.03.01.03.02
can determine
Accident the
pyramid
correct approach to prevent accidents and incidents in a given situation.
A.03.01.03 The candidate
A can determine
03.02.03.01
the correct approach
Accident to
pyramid:
prevent• accidents
Many unsafe
and situations
incidents in
and
a given
actions
situation.
can finally lead to an accident involving very serious injury or a fatality
A.03.01.03 The candidate
A.03.01.03.03
can determine
Underlying
thefactors
correctand
approach
the policy
to prevent
to be adopted
accidents
to reduce
and incidents
the numberin a given
of accidents
situation.
A.03.01.03 The candidate
A can determine
03.02.04.01
the correct approach
Causes oftounsafe
prevent
actions
accidents
or unsafe
and incidents
situations:in a given situation.
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.04.02
the correct approach
Examplesto(person-related
prevent accidents
factors):
and incidents
• Insufficient
in a given
knowledge
situation.
• Insufficient experience • Insufficient motivation • Insufficient attention
A
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.04.03
the correct approach
Examplesto(task-related
prevent accidents
factors):
and• Insufficient
incidents inand/or
a givenincorrect
situation.management and supervision • Incorrect working method • Having insufficient
time for the activities • Required equipment and/or tools not being present • Equipment and/or tools not effectively maintained
A
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.04.05
the correct approach
Consequence
to prevent
of the accidents
accident pyramid
and incidents
for theinpolicy:
a given• situation.
Preventing and tackling ALL unsafe actions and ALL unsafe situations leads to fewer
A accidents
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.04.06
the correct approach
Possible action
to prevent
points
accidents
(management):
and incidents
• Establishing
in a givena situation.
(long-term) plan to improve the working conditions • Delegating tasks, powers of
authority and necessary equipment to departments and employees in the company • Arranging the correct organisation of the working
conditions policy • Arranging an effective meeting structure with respect to the working conditions and responsibilities • Translating the H&S
policy into procedures and regulations • Arranging sufficient training and instruction
A
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VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
03.02.04.07
the correct approach
Possible action
to prevent
points
accidents
(operational
and incidents
supervisor):
in a•given
Supervising
situation.
compliance with procedures and regulations • Carrying out periodical inspections
• Giving instructions and training regarding health risks in the workplace • The systematic reporting of incidents • Planned approach to tackling
unsafe actions and situations • Discussing problems and complaints related to the working conditions policy during the department and work
meetings • Regular evaluation of the results of implemented improvement points resulting from unsafe actions and situations

A
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.02
Prevention The
inspect the candidate can determine the points to consider for high-risk activities and the work planning.
activities x x x
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.02
Prevention A.03.02.01
inspectThe
thecandidate The
activities can candidate
determine can determine
the points the
to consider for rulesactivities
high-risk of conduct forwork
and the theplanning.
operational employee and
the supervisor for the given high-risk activities T X X
A.03.02.01 The candidate
A.03.02.01.01
can determine
High-riskthe
activities
rules of
and
conduct
tasks for the operational employee and the supervisor for the given high-risk activities
A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
02.09.01.01
the rules of conduct
High-riskfor
activities:
the operational
• Activities
employee
in a high-risk
and theenvironment
supervisor for
• Performing
the given high-risk
high-riskactivities
tasks
A
A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
02.09.01.02
the rules of conduct
High-riskfor
tasks:
the operational
• Within theemployee
company,and the the
high-risk
supervisor
tasks for
are the
recorded
given high-risk
based onactivities
the RA&E (Risk Assessment and Evaluation) and the Task Risk
A Analysis
A.03.02.01 The candidate
A.03.02.01.02
can determine
Points to the
consider
rules regarding
of conducthigh-risk
for the operational
activities employee and the supervisor for the given high-risk activities
A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
02.09.02.01
the rules of conduct
Rules of for
conduct
the operational
(prior to the
employee
commencement
and the supervisor
of high-riskfor
activities):
the given•high-risk
Availability
activities
and knowledge of the werkvergunning (work permit) •
Availability and knowledge of the TRA (Task Risk Analysis) • References to precautionary measures in the company regulations of the customer
• Only starting work when all of the conditions are met • Carrying out a Last Minute Risk Analysis (LMRA)
A
A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
02.09.02.02
the rules of conduct
Rules of for
conduct
the operational
(in the event
employee
of deviations
and the
from
supervisor
the workfor
plan):
the given
• Have
high-risk
the activities
activities
halted • Modify the Task Risk Analysis and discuss it with
all employees involved • Discuss the modified Task Risk Analysis with the responsible supervisor and/or customer and if necessary the
A preventiemedewerker (prevention officer)/safety expert
A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine 02.09.02.03
the rules of conduct
Rules of for conduct
the operational
(for supervisor
employee
duringand
execution
the supervisor
of high-risk
for the
activities):
given high-risk
• Regularly
activities
check whether the work is being performed in accordance
with the agreements made • Make use of the agreed control measures • Be sufficiently present • Intervene if the agreements that have been
A made are not adhered to
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.02
Prevention A.03.02.02
inspectThe
thecandidate The
activities can candidate
determine can describe
the points to considerthe approach
for high-risk of the
activities andintermediary for high-risk tasks in the event of agency work for a temporary employment agency.
the work planning. K X
A.03.02.02 The candidate
A.03.02.02.01
can describe
Approach theofapproach
the intermediary:
of the intermediary in the event of posting temporary agency workers for high-risk tasks.
A.03.02.02 The candidate can describe02.09.03.01 the approach of Approach
the intermediary
of the intermediary:
in the event•of
Information
posting temporary
to the temporary
agency workers
agencyfor
worker
high-risk
regarding
tasks. the high-risk tasks • Agreements with the hiring
company about how the temporary agency worker will be informed (instructions, training, tests, etc)
A
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.02
Prevention A.03.02.03
inspectThe
thecandidate The
activities can candidate
determine can determine
the points the
to consider for correct
high-risk measures
activities and thefor the
work safe course of the activities in a given work planning situation.
planning. T X X
A.03.02.03 The candidate
A.03.02.03.01
can determine
Safety aspects
the correct
in work measures
planningfor the safe course of the activities in a given work planning situation.
A.03.02.03 The candidate
A can determine
02.08.01.01
the correct measures
Objectivefor
of the work
safe course
planning:
of the
To determine
activities inaaworking
given work
method
planning
that situation.
is safe and does not cause any health damage
A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine
02.08.01.02
the correct measures
Safety aspects:
for the•safe
Timecourse
planning
of the
for activities
the entireinwork
a given
• The
work
order
planning
in which
situation.
the activities can be carried out safely • Which materials, tools and
machines are required to perform the job safely • The required time and measures that are needed to perform the work in a healthy and safe
manner
A
A.03.02.03 The candidate
A.03.02.03.02
can determine
Preventive
themeasures
correct measures
related tofor
thethe
aspects:
safe course
the human
of thebeing,
activities
the organisation,
in a given work
theplanning
technology
situation.
and the surroundings
A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine
03.03.01.01
the correct measures
Aspects: •for
The
thehuman
safe course
being of
• The
the organisation
activities in a•given
The technology
work planning
• The
situation.
surroundings
A
A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine
03.03.01.02
the correct measures
Preventiveformeasure
the safe(human
course of
aspect):
the activities
• Obtaining
in a given
knowledge
work planning
• Possessing
situation.
skills • Conduct, e.g. being concentrated when working, tidy
A workplace
A.03.02.03 The candidate
A can determine
03.03.01.03
the correct measures
Preventive
formeasure
the safe(organisation
course of theaspect):
activities• in
Effective
a givenworking
work planning
methodssituation.
• Supervision by supervisors
A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine
03.03.01.04
the correct measures
Preventive
formeasure
the safe(technology
course of the
aspect):
activities
• Usein aofgiven
machines
work planning
that havesituation.
a safe technical design (CE marking) • Maintenance of tools • Ergonomic
A design
A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine03.03.01.05
the correct measures
Preventive
formeasure
the safe(surroundings
course of the aspect):
activities•inSafe
a given
layout
work
of the
planning
workplace
situation.
that offers optimum protection against stress from the surroundings
A
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.03
Prevention The
inspect the candidate knows the points to consider for a TRA (Task Risk Analysis), an LMRA, an H&S annual action plan and a Plan of Approach.
activities x x x
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VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.03
Prevention A.03.03.01
inspectThe
thecandidate The candidate
activities knows the points to can describe
consider the
for a TRA TRA
(Task (Task
Risk Riskan
Analysis), Analysis)
LMRA, anand
H&S the LMRA
annual action(Last Minute
plan and a Plan Risk Analysis).
of Approach. K X X X
A.03.03.01 The candidate
A.03.03.01.01
can describe
Direct causes
the TRAof(Task
an accident
Risk Analysis)
or incident
and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).
A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe03.02.01.01
the TRA (Task Risk
Direct
Analysis)
causes:and
• Unsafe
the LMRA
action
(Last
• Unsafe
Minutesituation
Risk Analysis).
A
A.03.03.01 The candidate
A.03.03.01.02
can describe
TRA (Task
the Risk
TRA Analysis):
(Task Risk Analysis) and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).
A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe02.05.01.01
the TRA (Task Risk
The Analysis)
concept ofand
TRA
the(Task
LMRARisk
(Last
Analysis):
Minute•Risk
An analysis
Analysis).
of the hazards that are associated with the execution of (high-risk) tasks with respect to
A the health and safety of the employees
A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe02.05.01.02
the TRA (Task Risk
Objective
Analysis)
of aand
TRAthe
(Task
LMRA
Risk(Last
Analysis):
Minute• To
Riskanalyse
Analysis).
and evaluate the risks to agree control measures for the execution of a (high-risk) task or a
A task in a high-risk environment
A.03.03.01 The candidate
A.03.03.01.03
can describe
LMRA (Last
the TRA
Minute
(TaskRisk
RiskAnalysis)
Analysis) and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).
A.03.03.01 The candidate
A can describe02.05.03.02
the TRA (Task Risk
The Analysis)
concept ofand
LMRA
the LMRA
(Last Minute
(Last Minute
Risk Analysis):
Risk Analysis).
• LMRA is a practical method to examine at the workplace itself whether the work can be
executed safely
A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe02.05.03.01 the TRA (Task RiskPointsAnalysis)
to consider
and theof the
LMRALMRA:
(Last•Minute
Prior toRisk
starting
Analysis).
activities or a new task • When working conditions change • Also for routine activities •
Doing it yourself
A
A Prepare,A.03
discuss andA.03.03 A.03.03.02
inspectThe
Prevention thecandidate The candidate
activities knows the points to can determine
consider for a TRA the
(Tasknecessity forandrawing
Risk Analysis), LMRA, anupH&Sorannual
modifying a TRA
action plan and (Task Risk
a Plan of Analysis) in a given situation.
Approach. T X
A.03.03.02 The candidate
A.03.03.02.01
can determine
Situationsthe with
necessity
the necessity
for drawing
for drawing
up or modifying
up or modifying
a TRA a(Task
TRA Risk
(TaskAnalysis)
Risk Analysis)
in a given situation.
A.03.03.02 The candidate can determine 02.05.02.01
the necessityMaking
for drawing
a TRAup(Task
or modifying
Risk Analysis):
a TRA• (Task
WhenRiskperforming
Analysis)tasks
in a given
or activities
situation.
for which no procedures are available • Prior to starting new projects •
When purchasing new machines • For renovation or new-built projects • When drawing up and evaluating procedures • If prescribed in the
A system of permits • When employing a young person, a trainee or a temporary agency worker
A.03.03.02 The candidate can determine 02.05.02.02
the necessityModifying
for drawing a TRA
up or
(Task
modifying
Risk Analysis):
a TRA (Task
• WhenRiskinAnalysis)
practice,inthea given
worksituation.
plan no longer appears to be feasible • People do not have the correct tools
or the correct equipment • The system is no longer depressurised, free of gas or is live • The working conditions have changed
A
A Prepare,A.03 Prevention
discuss andA.03.03 A.03.03.03
inspectThe
thecandidate The candidate
activities knows the points to can describe
consider the
for a TRA concepts
(Task of ananH&S
Risk Analysis), LMRA,annual
an H&Saction
annual plan
actionand
plan Plan of Approach
and a Plan and their contents.
of Approach. K X X
A.03.03.03 The candidate
A.03.03.03.01
can describe
H&S annualthe concepts
action plan
of an H&S annual action plan and Plan of Approach and their contents.
A.03.03.03 The candidate can describeA02.06.01.01 the concepts ofH&S an H&S
annualannual
action
action
plan:plan
• A written
and Planplanof Approach
of execution
andfor
theirimproving
contents.the working conditions
A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe02.06.01.02 the concepts ofContents:
an H&S annual
• The objectives
action plantoand be achieved
Plan of Approach
• Concrete
andpreventive
their contents.
measures • Equipment/resources to be used (organisational, financial,
material) • Task distribution • Responsible for the implementation • Period
A
A.03.03.03 The candidate
A.03.03.03.02
can describe
Plan ofthe approach
concepts of an H&S annual action plan and Plan of Approach and their contents.
A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe03.07.01.01 the concepts ofPlan an H&S
of approach:
annual action
• A written
plan andreport
Planofofthe
Approach
results of
andthe
their
Riskcontents.
Assessment and Evaluation or Task Risk Analysis and the measures that the work
A floor will take
A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe03.07.01.02
the concepts ofObjective:
an H&S annual
• To ensure
actionthat
planthe
andresults
Plan ofofApproach
the investigation
and theirlead
contents.
to the implementation of effective measures • To ensure that recurrence of
incidents is avoided
A
A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe03.07.01.03
the concepts ofContents:
an H&S annual
• The measures
action plan
toand
takePlan
• The
of required
Approachresources,
and their people
contents.
to employ and any costs • Period for implementation • Person responsible
for the implementation • Follow up • Evaluation of measures
A
B Carrying out activities x x x
B CarryingB.01 Workplace
out activities x x x
B CarryingB.01 B.01.01 The candidate knows the relevant aspects of an ergonomic workplace.
Workplace
out activities x x x
B CarryingB.01 Workplace
out activities B.01.01.01
B.01.01 The The candidate
candidate knows can describe
the relevant aspects the points
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the points to consider
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Increased blood pressure
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B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe13.02.01.03
the points to consider
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permanent
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loss: • Having
lighting
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soft sounds
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B.01.01.01.02
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the points to consider
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withunit
respect
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to sound,
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or decibel(A)
physical stress for the layout of the workplace.
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the points to consider
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the points to consider
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the points to consider
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to sound,
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vibrations):
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B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe13.03.02.02
the points to consider
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with respect
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to sound,
vibrations):
vibrations,
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lighting
complaints
and physical
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stress
complaints
for the layout
• Tiredness
of the workplace.
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A • Disorders of the balance organ
B.01.01.01 The candidate
B.01.01.01.05
can describe
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points toforconsider
workplacewith
lighting
respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layout of the workplace.
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the points to consider
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physical stress for the layout of the workplace.
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B.01.01.01.06
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the points
slipping
toand
consider
tripping
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the points to consider
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vibrations,
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in height
stress
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for the
height
layout
differences
of the workplace.
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body, such as a step that is too high • Loose tiles • Running • Slippery floors, polished floors • Unsuitable shoes
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B.01.01.01 The candidate
B.01.01.01.07
can describe
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points
measures
to consider
to prevent
with respect
stumbling,
to sound,
slippingvibrations,
and tripping:
lighting and physical stress for the layout of the workplace.
B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe04.04.02.01
the points to consider
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andrespect
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source): • Design:
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the workplace.
must be paid to preventing unsafe situations •
Good housekeeping: ensure an orderly and tidy workplace • Correct unsafe situations as quickly as possible • Pay adequate attention when
moving by foot • Do not carry objects that obstruct the sight • Follow the planned routes and paths • Wear suitable shoes

A
B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe04.04.02.02
the points to consider
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andrespect
measures
to sound,
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of hazards):
lighting
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and physical
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B.01.01.01.08
can describe
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of points
and safety
to consider
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the points to consider
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B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe13.06.03.02
the points to consider
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respect
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lighting
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B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe13.06.03.03
the points to consider
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to sound,
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be lifted
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workplace.
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not move the load too far • Take care on slippery, uneven floors and beware of gaps and stairs • Determine the pace yourself and take short
A breaks • Lift calmly
B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe13.06.03.04
the points to consider
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with respect
for person
to sound,
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vibrations,
the lifting:
lighting
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clothing
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for PBM
the layout
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sound,
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for
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workplace.
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climate,
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vibrations,
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sound,
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vibrations,
workplace.
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physical
sound,
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and
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the B.01.01.02.06 Points to consider for physical
workplaceefforts • No annoying air flows • Limit exposure • If necessary, provide specific PBM (personal protection equipment) • Maintain the
lighting
lighting
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candidateand
to can moisture balance
climate,
measures
B.01.01.02
mental with
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stress
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correct 13.05.01.01 Points to consider: • Adequate lighting to distinguish details • Older employees need more light • Contrasts in a working room must not be too
physical
sound,
determine
lighting
respect
candidate and
and
to the
can
for the layout
climate,
measures
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mental with
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stress
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correct
great • Light reflection must be prevented • The light intensity of the lamps can reduce the longer they are used or due to age • Dependent on
physical
sound,
determine
of the
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respect
candidate and
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to the
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for the layout
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mental with
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physical
sound,
determine
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respect
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and
to the
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13.06.01.01 Factors (physical stress): • Severity of the work • The movements that must be made • Working position/posture
for the layout
climate,
measures
B.01.01.02
mental with
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correct
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sound,
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respect
candidate and
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13.06.01.02 Working conditions and physical complaints: • Duration of the effort • Long-term sitting or standing • Incorrect working position/posture •
for the layout
climate,
measures
B.01.01.02
mental with
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stress
vibrations,
correct Exposure to vibrations • Carrying out many repetitive actions • Excess effort such as heavy lifting
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
of the
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respect
candidate and
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to the
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13.06.01.03 Function of a break: • To prevent overloading
for the layout
climate,
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B.01.01.02
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13.06.01.04 The concept of static stress: • Stress caused by persistently tensioning the muscles
for the
climate,
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B.01.01.02
mental with
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stress
vibrations,
correct
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
of the
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respect
candidate and
and
to the
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13.06.01.05 Health hazards of static stress: • Reduced blood flow resulting in numbness • Muscle ache and/or cramp • Chronic tiredness
for the layout
climate,
measures
B.01.01.02
mental with
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stress
vibrations,
correct
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
of the
lighting
respect
candidate and
and
to the
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13.06.01.06 The concept of dynamic stress: • Stress caused by movement of muscles, alternatively tensioning and relaxing them
for the layout
climate,
measures
B.01.01.02
mental with
The
stress
vibrations,
correct
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
of andthe 13.06.01.07 Health complaints from excess dynamic stress: • Tiredness • Muscle ache • Injury
forthe
lighting
respect
candidate
climate,
measures and
to
B.01.01.02
mental
can
the layout
with
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stress
vibrations,
correct
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
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lighting
respect
candidate and
and
to the
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13.06.01.08 Factors (mental stress): • Workload • Task versus capacity • Relationship with colleagues • Relationship with superiors and subordinates •
for the layout
climate,
measures
B.01.01.02
mental with
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stress
vibrations,
correct Physical working conditions • Working hours scheme • Job (in)security • Infrastructure, equipment
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
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lighting
respect
candidate and
and
to the
can
B.01.01.02.08 Risk level of and safety measures for manual lifting
for the
climate,
measureslayout
with
mental stress
vibrations,
correct
workplace.
physical
sound,
determine
of the
lighting
respect and
and
to the 13.06.02.01 Factors (individual loadability of manual lifting): • The degree to which one is physically capable of lifting
for the layout
climate,
measures
mental with
stress
vibrations,
correct
workplace.
physical
sound,
of the
lighting
respect and
and
to
13.06.02.02 Factors (risk level of manual lifting): • The horizontal distance between the body and the load • The vertical distance between the load and the
for the layout
climate,
measures with
mental
physical
sound,
of the
stress
vibrations,
workplace.and 13.06.02.03 floor • The vertical
Organisational distance
rules: • Allowtoemployees
move the toload • Frequency
determine • The•degree
the pace to which
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• Distribute is in activities
lifting a rotatedamong
position with respect
several people to the
lighting
respect
for the
climate, and
to
layout lower body • The contact area of the hands on the load • The weight of the load • The dimensions of the load in relation to its centre of gravity
mental
physical
sound, stress
vibrations,
workplace.and 13.06.02.04 Measure for pregnant women: • In the last three months of their pregnancy, pregnant women must not lift any loads
of the
lighting
for and
the layout
climate,
mental stress
vibrations,
workplace.
physical and 13.06.02.05 Safety measures: • If the work can not be done safely in any conceivable manner, the employer must arrange that a different working method
of
forthe
lighting and
the layout
climate,
mental stress
workplace.
physical
of the and B.01.01.02.09 Points to consider for is used and
seated • If the rules for
standing safe lifting and moving do not sufficiently reduce the hazard, the employer must provide suitable aids and arrange for
work
lighting and
for the layout their use • Providing training sessions and instructions for safe lifting and moving • Monitoring health if there is a risk of back injury
mental
physical stress
workplace.and 13.06.04.01 Guidelines for correct sitting: • Regularly change position: walking, standing, sitting, various sitting positions • Ensure an optimal sitting position
of the
for the layout
mental stress
workplace. 13.06.04.02 Optimal sitting position: • Good support of the upper legs on the seat of the chair • Good position of the back • Relief of the shoulders, for
of the
for the layout
workplace.
of the 13.06.04.03 instance
Working arm supports
conditions in which work when standing is preferred to seated work: • If there is insufficient leg room • If forces exceeding 45 N (4.5
kg) must be used • When frequently reaching
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or far
legsaway
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one has to stand up frequently • If downward force
workplace. 13.06.04.04 Aid for standing work:
must be exerted
• Standing support: relieves feet as the weight the body is supported
B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
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the relevant aspects
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of making
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the workplace
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of pipe
installation
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safe
off supply lines to vessels, tanks or installations
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B.01.02.01 The candidate can describe06.02.01.02
the relevant aspects
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of making
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valves and equipment on pipes that transport products • When working in a confined space (supply pipes must be shut off)

A
B.01.02.01 The candidate
B.01.02.01.02
can describe
Function theand
relevant
working aspects
methodof making
for making
the installations
workplace and andinstallation
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of making
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the workplace
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system components
safe starting to move unintentionally • To prevent equipment, machines and system
components becoming live unintentionally • Check that the installations and/or equipment are not pressurised
A
B.01.02.01 The candidate can describe06.02.02.02the relevant aspects
Workingof making
method:the• Only
workplace
to be secured
and installation
by authorised
safe persons • Decommission • Secure against accidentally switching on again and mark •
Check whether installation or equipment has been made safe
A
B CarryingB.01 B.01.03 The candidate knows the meaning of the different forms of signs and marking.
out activities
Workplace x x x
B CarryingB.01
out activities
Workplace B.01.03.01
B.01.03 The The candidate
candidate knows the meaning can
of thedescribe the principles
different forms of signs and and requirements of health and safety signs.
marking. K X X
B.01.03.01 The candidate
B.01.03.01.01
can describe
Principlestheof
principles
health and andsafety
requirements
signs of health and safety signs.
B.01.03.01 The candidate can describe06.04.01.01the principles andPrinciples
requirements
of the legislation:
of health and
• Possible
safety signs.
hazards • Imposed measures • Mandatory use of personal protection equipment • First Aid and fire-
fighting equipment • Evacuation routes • Signs are a part of the prevention approach
A
B.01.03.01 The candidate can describe06.04.01.02the principles andGroups
requirements
of signs: • of
Prohibitive
health andsigns
safety
• Mandatory
signs. signs • Warning signs • Safety provisions • Fire-fighting equipment
A
B.01.03.01 The candidate
B.01.03.01.02
can describe
Requirements
the principles
for health
andand
requirements
safety signsof health and safety signs.
B.01.03.01 The candidate can describe06.04.02.01the principles andRequirements:
requirements • They
of health
must and
be displayed
safety signs.
in such a way that they are noticed by the people for whom they are intended • The design must be
such that their meaning is clear to everyone involved • They must be unambiguous • Preferably pictograms with as little explanatory text as
possible • The size depends on the distance from which they must be seen
A
B CarryingB.01 B.01.03.02
B.01.03 The
out activities
Workplace The candidate
candidate knows the meaning can
of thestate theforms
different meaning
of signsofand
various prohibitive, mandatory and
marking. warning signs. K X X X
B.01.03.02 The candidate
B.01.03.02.01
can state
Format
the meaning
and meaning
of various
of prohibitive
prohibitive,
signsmandatory and warning signs.
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.03.01
meaning of various
Design:
prohibitive,
• Circular mandatory
white sign with
and warning
a red edgesigns.
and a red diagonal. • The white field contains a black symbol
A
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.03.02
meaning of various
Meaning
prohibitive,
of the prohibitive
mandatorysigns:
and warning
• smoking signs.
prohibited • fire, naked flame and smoking prohibited • pedestrians prohibited • extinguishing fire
using water prohibited • not drinking water • no entry to unauthorised persons • transport vehicles prohibited • do not touch
A
B.01.03.02 The candidate
B.01.03.02.02
can state
Format
the meaning
and meaning
of various
of mandatory
prohibitive,
signs
mandatory and warning signs.
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.04.01
meaning of various
Design:
prohibitive,
• Circular mandatory
blue sign • and
The warning
blue fieldsigns.
contains a white symbol
A
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.04.02
meaning of various
Meaning
prohibitive,
of the mandatory
mandatorysigns:
and warning
- Mandatory
signs.use of: • eye protection • safety helmet • hearing protection • respiratory protection • safety
A shoes • safety gloves • body protection • face protection • individual safety harness
B.01.03.02 The candidate
B.01.03.02.03
can state
Format
the meaning
and meaning
of various
of warning
prohibitive,
signs mandatory and warning signs.
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.05.01
meaning of various
Design:
prohibitive,
• Triangular
mandatory
yellow sign
andwith
warning
a black
signs.
edge • The black symbol is displayed in the yellow field
A
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.05.02
meaning of various
General
prohibitive,
meaning:mandatory
• Hazard • and
Warning
warning
• Caution
signs.
A
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B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.05.03
meaning of various
Meaning
prohibitive,
of the following
mandatory
warning
and warning
signs: • signs.
general hazard • high magnetic field • corrosive substances • biological hazard • explosive
A substances • danger of electrical voltage
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.05.04
meaning of various
Meaningprohibitive,
of the following
mandatory
warning
and warning
signs: • signs.
toxic substances • suspended loads • low temperatures • laser beam • non-ionising radiation
A
B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the06.04.05.05
meaning of various
Meaningprohibitive,
of the following
mandatory
warning
and warning
signs: • signs.
flammable materials or high temperature • oxidising substances • radioactive substances • harmful
A or irritating substances • stumbling, transport vehicles • falling due to a difference in height
B CarryingB.01
out activities
Workplace B.01.03.03
B.01.03 The The candidate
candidate knows the meaning can
of thestate theforms
different meaning
of signsofand
various signs for safety provisions and fire-fighting.
marking. K X X X
B.01.03.03 The candidate
B.01.03.03.01
can state
Format
the meaning
and meaning
of various
of signs
signs
for for
safety
safety
provisions
provisions and fire-fighting.
B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the06.04.06.01
meaning of various
Design:
signs
• Square
for safety
or rectangular
provisions and
green
fire-fighting.
sign • With a white pictogram inside
A
B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the06.04.06.02
meaning of various
General
signs
meaning:
for safety
• Where
provisions
the (emergency)
and fire-fighting.
exits are • Where the emergency and evacuation equipment can be found
A
B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the06.04.06.03
meaning of various
Meaning
signsoffor
thesafety
signs provisions
for safety provisions
and fire-fighting.
(life saving or indication): • exit • emergency exit • escape route • First Aid • direction to follow •
A emergency shower • eye flush • telephone for life saving • First Aid • assembly point
B.01.03.03 The candidate
B.01.03.03.02
can state
Format
the meaning
and meaning
of various
of signs
signs
for for
fire-fighting
safety provisions and fire-fighting.
B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the06.04.07.01
meaning of various
Design:
signs
• Square
for safety
or rectangular
provisions and
red sign
fire-fighting.
• With a white pictogram inside
A
B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the06.04.07.02
meaning of various
General
signs
meaning:
for safety• Indicates
provisionswhere
and fire-fighting.
the fire-fighting equipment can be found: the route to it • Indicates where the fire-fighting equipment can
A be found: the place itself
B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the06.04.07.03
meaning of various
Meaning
signsoffor
thesafety
signs provisions
for fire-fighting
and fire-fighting.
equipment: • ladder • fire-extinguisher • fire hose • telephone for fire alarm • route to fire-fighting
A equipment
B CarryingB.01
out activities
Workplace B.01.03.04
B.01.03 The The candidate
candidate knows the meaning can
of thedetermine theofcorrect
different forms signs andformat
marking.of marking in
a given situation. T X X X
B.01.03.04 The candidate
B.01.03.04.01
can determine
Meaningthe
of markings
correct format of marking in a given situation.
B.01.03.04 The candidate
A can determine
06.04.08.01
the correct format
Formats:
of marking
• Tape •inMarkings
a given situation.
B.01.03.04 The candidate
A can determine
06.04.08.02
the correct format
Formatofand
marking
applicability
in a given
of tapes:
situation.
• They indicate danger/risk; tape is not a guard • The tape is red and white or yellow and black
B.01.03.04 The candidate can determine
06.04.08.03
the correct format
Applicability
of marking
of yellow
in a given
and black
situation.
marking: • To point out narrow/low passages • To point out objects that can cause an impact or to which the
A person can bump into, for instance a crane block • Signs indicating areas containing hazardous substances
B.01.03.04 The candidate can determine
06.04.08.04
the correct format
Markingof on
marking
stairs:in• aMarking
given situation.
(stripe) of a different colour (usually yellow or white) to indicate the top step of the stairs • Marking (stripe) of a
different colour (usually yellow or white) to indicate the bottom step of the stairs • Mark locations where there is a danger of tripping •
A Indicate if there is little distinction between the floor and the steps
B.01.03.04 The candidate can determine
06.04.08.05
the correct format
Markingof of
marking
passagesin aand
given
stacking
situation.
areas: • White or yellow stripes • Keep passages free; do not store or stack • Store or stack within the
A marked area
B CarryingB.02 Personal
out activities protection equipment (PBM) x x x
B CarryingB.02 B.02.01
out activities
Personal Theequipment
protection candidate can select the necessary personal protection equipment (PBM).
(PBM) x x x
B CarryingB.02 B.02.01
out activities
Personal B.02.01.01
The candidate
protection equipmentThe
can
(PBM)candidate
select can personal
the necessary select the correct
protection personal
equipment protection equipment (PBM) in a given situation.
(PBM). T X X X NL/B
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.01
can select
Application,
the correct
definition
personal
andprotection
function of
equipment
PBM (personal
(PBM)protection
in a givenequipment)
situation.
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.01.01.01
correct personal
Application:
protection
• Ifequipment
hazards cannot
(PBM)be
in removed
a given situation.
at the source • If hazards cannot be isolated or screened off • If hazards cannot be removed by
collective measures
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.01.01.02
correct personal
Definition:
protection
• Any
equipment
piece of equipment
(PBM) in a given
that issituation.
intended to be worn or held by the employee to protect him/her from one or more hazards that
can jeopardise his/her health or safety at work • Supplementary equipment and accessories that must be used with the PBM (personal
protection equipment)
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.01.01.03
correct personal
Function:
protection
• It must
equipment
protect(PBM)
the wearer
in a given
against
situation.
the hazards that can threaten his/her health or safety
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.02
can select
Obligations
the correct
of issuers
personal
andprotection
users of PBM
equipment
(personal(PBM)
protection
in a given
equipment)
situation.
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B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.01.02.01
correct personal
Obligations
protection
of manufacturers/requirements:
equipment (PBM) in a given situation.
• Actually offer the protection imposed by legislation • Must be reliable • Must be tested • Must
have a CE mark
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.01.02.02
correct personal
Party
protection
responsible
equipment
for making
(PBM)
available:
in a given
• Employer
situation.
or hiring company
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.01.02.03
correct personal
Obligations
protection
of employee:
equipment•(PBM)
Checkinregularly
a given situation.
• Clean in accordance with the instructions • Use correctly • Store carefully • Manage properly

A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.03
can select
Hazards
the correct
to the eyes
personal
and face,
protection
and theequipment
applications
(PBM)
and in
safe
a given
use ofsituation.
the various forms of PBM (personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.02.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Flying
equipment
hard, sharp
(PBM)
particles
in a given
• Flying
situation.
hot particles when grinding, welding, cutting • Flying dust particles when hacking, drilling •
A Flying splashes of liquid: corrosive, irritating, harmful • Heat, light, radiation: ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR)
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.02.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Safetyequipment
glasses • Safety
(PBM)goggles
in a given
• Face
situation.
masks • Welding goggles, welding hoods, welding shields, welding helmets, welding masks
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.02.01.03
correct personal
Properties:
protection
lenses
equipment
of toughened
(PBM) glass
in a given
madesituation.
or plastic, usually with side flaps • Safety goggles: connects to the face, open or fully dust-tight
ventilation openings in the upright edge • Face mask: mask over the entire face, made of plastic or metal gauze (no protection against
substances, gases, vapours, dust particles that come from below) • Welding goggles: clear window from toughened glass or plastic and dark
window (usually flip up) • Welding hoods, welding shields: cover the entire face, with a dark window (sometimes in combination with a clear
window)
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.02.01.04
correct personal
Use:protection
• Safety glasses:
equipmentto protect
(PBM)against
in a given
flying
situation.
hard, sharp particles • Safety goggles: in dusty surroundings, when hacking and drilling and to
protect against splashes of hazardous liquids • Face mask: protection against flying dust, hazardous liquids and flying hot parts in the event of
short circuit, when working with high-pressure cleaners (no protection against substances, gases, vapour, dust particles that come from below)
• Welding goggles: when welding using gas and against flying particles when chipping off slag and grinding • Welding hood, welding shield,
welding helmet or welding mask: when welding using electricity and to protect against ultraviolet and infrared radiation, heat and flying metal
particles and sparks
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.04
can select
Hazards
the correct
to hearing,
personal
applications
protection
andequipment
safe use of (PBM)
the various
in a given
formssituation.
of PBM (personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.03.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Noise-related
equipmentdeafness
(PBM) inina the
given
long
situation.
term • Other sounds are masked • Difficulty to understand
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.03.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Cottonequipment
earplugs •(PBM)
Foaminearplugs
a given •situation.
Plastic earplugs • Ear stopples • Otoplastics • Earmuffs
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.03.01.03
correct personal
Properties
protection
andequipment
use: • Cotton
(PBM)
earplugs
in a given
or foam
situation.
earplugs: plasticised and give maximum protection of approximately 10 dB(A) • Plastic earplugs:
specially designed plastic rods or deformable foam roles that are worn in the ear; the maximum protection is approximately 10 to 15 dB(A) •
Universal earplugs: specially formed, fixed to a band that is worn around the neck, dependent on the pitch they give protection between 10
and 15 dB(A) • Otoplastics: made using a cast of the ear, contains an exchangeable or adjustable filter that stops noise; maximum protection
approximately 25 dB(A) • Earmuffs: look like large headphones, they shut off the ears from the surroundings; the protection factor depends on
the type of protector and the pitch of the noise, maximum protection approximately 25 dB(A)

A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.03.01.04
correct personal
Requirements
protection for
equipment
provision(PBM)
and use:
in a •given
Hearing
situation.
protection must be made available from a sound pressure level of 80 dB(A) • Hearing protection
must be worn from a sound pressure level of 85 dB(A)
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.05
can select
Hazards
the correct
to breathing,
personal
andprotection
the applications
equipment
and safe
(PBM)
useinofa the
given
various
situation.
forms of PBM (personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Tooequipment
low oxygen(PBM)
concentration
in a given•situation.
Too high concentration of vapours, gases or dust particles • Annoyance due to vapour, gas, dust

A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Filter equipment
masks with (PBM)
a particle
in afilter
given•situation.
Filter masks with a gas/vapour filter • Self-contained breathing apparatus with air from cylinders or
via an air line • Self-contained breathing apparatus that draws in fresh air
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.03
correct personal
General
protection
properties:
equipment
• Filter(PBM)
masksinclean
a given
thesituation.
air that is breathed in • Self-contained breathing apparatus: the clean air coming from an external
source is blown into the mask, for instance via cylinders, an air line or an air unit
A
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B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.04
correct personal
Properties
protection
(filter
equipment
masks): •(PBM)
Do notinuse
a given
whensituation.
oxygen concentrations are too low • Filters can only be used for a limited time dependent on the
type of filter, the concentration of products in the air and the amount of air that is breathed in • Particle filters are divided into the following
classes: P1 irritating substance, P2 harmful substance, P3 toxic substance • Gas vapour filters are classified according to absorption capacity
and to the type of vapour/gas that is trapped by the filter • Particle filters do not trap gases or vapours • Particle filters get clogged when used
for a long time • Gas vapour filters become saturated and allow gas and vapour through

A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.05
correct personal
Useprotection
(filter masks)
equipment
• When (PBM)
the concentration
in a given situation.
of the contamination is greater than the grenswaarde (threshold limit value) • Check whether the
protection factor used is suitable for the concentration of the contamination and whether the filter is suitable for the gas/vapour or particles to
A be filtered
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.06
correct personal
Useprotection
(self-contained
equipment
breathing
(PBM)
apparatus):
in a given•situation.
If there is less than 19% oxygen in the air • If there are high and unknown concentrations of
A hazardous substances in the air
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.07
correct personal
Useprotection
(self-contained
equipment
breathing
(PBM)
apparatus
in a given
in situation.
confined space): • When working with concentrations of substances above the grenswaarde
A (threshold limit value)
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.08
correct personal
Useprotection
(filter breathing
equipment
protection
(PBM)devices):
in a given
• Disposable
situation. mask (nose and mouth cover): only against particles, not for gases or vapours • Semi and
full face masks with insert: only against particles, not for gases or vapours • Semi and full face masks (usually made of rubber) with screwed
A edge: against particles and gases or vapours • Full face masks: cover the entire face
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.09
correct personal
Operation
protection
(air hood
equipment
as self-contained
(PBM) in a given
breathing
situation.
protection device): • Worn over the head with shoulder supports • Air is extracted from the
bottom of the cover at the front • Air is supplied into the air hood without obstruction • The air is supplied by a compressor via breathing air
lines or via air lines connected to a fan
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.10
correct personal
Operation
protection
(fullequipment
face masks (PBM)
with air
incylinders
a given situation.
as self-contained breathing protection): • The air is drawn in via a lung demand valve from the
A cylinders into the breathing space
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.11
correct personal
Requirements
protection (user
equipment
of self-contained
(PBM) in a given
breathing
situation.
protection devices): • Instruction and drills for use • Air for fresh air hoods, air lines and air
cylinders filtered under pressure and of a good quality • Maintain correctly and clean regularly • Check whether the filter is suitable for the
gas/vapour or particles to be filtered • Check whether the mask fits well (fit test) • No facial hair (can cause leaks and prevent correct
operation)
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.04.01.12
correct personal
Requirement
protection(user
equipment
of breathing
(PBM)protection
in a given situation.
devices) (B): • Training, good physical condition and an obligatory exam from a recognised centre B
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.06
can select
Hazards
the correct
to the head,
personal
and protection
properties equipment
and use of the
(PBM)
various
in a given
forms situation.
of PBM (personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.05.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Falling
equipment
objects •(PBM)
Impactin a given situation.
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.05.01.02
correct personal
Form:
protection
• Safety equipment
helmet (PBM) in a given situation.
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.05.01.03
correct personal
Properties:
protection
• Interior:
equipmentabsorbs
(PBM)a shock
in a given
and distributes
situation. it over the head • Exterior: sufficiently robust to stop falling objects or impacts from
reaching the head
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.05.01.04
correct personal
Use:protection
• Correctlyequipment
adjust the(PBM)
interior
in of
a given
the helmet
situation.
• Replace after a certain period • Replace after a fall, an impact or being hit by a falling object
• The use of metal helmets is prohibited in industrial situations: they conduct electricity
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.07
can select
Hazards
the correct
to hands
personal
and arms,
protection
and applications
equipment and(PBM)
safe use
in a of
given
various
situation.
forms of PBM (personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.06.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Sharp
equipment
objects •(PBM)
Heat •inCold
a given
• Radiation
situation.
• Hazardous substances
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.06.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Glovesequipment
in various(PBM)
materials
in a•given
Glovessituation.
with extended wrist and/or arm protection in various materials
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.06.01.03
correct personal
Use:protection
• Cut-proof
equipment
gloves when
(PBM)
cutting
in a given
• Insulating
situation.
gloves when exposed to heat or cold • Plastic or rubber gloves when working with hazardous
A substances
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.06.01.04
correct personal
Whenprotection
not (leather
equipment
or fabric(PBM)
gloves):
in a•given
Leather
situation.
or fabric gloves must not be worn when using hazardous substances
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.06.01.05
correct personal
Whenprotection
not (gloves):
equipment
• No gloves
(PBM)mayin abegiven
worn
situation.
in the vicinity of moving parts in order to prevent being caught
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.08
can select
Hazards
the correct
to feet and
personal
legs, protection
and applications
equipment
and safe
(PBM)useinofavarious
given situation.
forms of PBM (personal protection equipment)
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B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.07.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Falling
equipment
objects •(PBM)
Stepping
in a onto
givensharp
situation.
objects • Hazardous substances • Slipping • Build-up of static electricity
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.07.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Safetyequipment
shoes • Safety
(PBM)boots
in a given situation.
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.07.01.03
correct personal
Properties:
protection
• Reinforced
equipmentnose(PBM)
to protect
in a given
thesituation.
toes from heavy falling objects • Reinforced sole to protect the feet against sharp objects that are
A stepped on • Anti-slip sole
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.07.01.04
correct personal
Use:protection
• In the building
equipment
sector,
(PBM)
safety
in ashoes
givenwith
situation.
a reinforced nose and a reinforced mid sole are mandatory • Safety boots are obligatory where
A water or hazardous substances can occur • Antistatic shoes in areas with an explosion risk
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.07.01.05
correct personal
Rules
protection
for usingequipment
safety shoes:
(PBM)
• Regularly
in a givenmaintain
situation.
and grease • Do not dry wet shoes near a central heating radiator • Replace when worn or
A after they have been in contact with hazardous substances
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.09
can select
Hazards
the correct
to the body,
personal
and protection
applications equipment
and safe use
(PBM)
of various
in a given
forms
situation.
of PBM (personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.08.01.01
correct personal
Hazards:
protection
• Contamination
equipment (PBM)
• Hazardous
in a given
substances
situation.
• Heat • Cold • Rain • Poor visibility
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.08.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Overall
equipment
• Protective
(PBM)
clothing
in a given
• Disposable
situation.clothing • All-weather clothing • Insulating underwear • Rainproof clothing • Hi-vis clothing
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.08.01.03
correct personal
Use:protection
• Overall: equipment
against contamination,
(PBM) in a givenwhensituation.
welding and grinding • Protective clothing: when using hazardous substances, heat, cold, radiation
• Hi-vis clothing: use to make the wearer visible • All-weather clothing and insulating underwear: at low temperatures • Antistatic clothing: in
A environments with explosion risk
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.08.01.04
correct personal
Rules
protection
for use: •equipment
Do not blow(PBM)
cleaninusing
a given
compressed
situation. air • Immediately clean or exchange dirty clothing • Wear done up near moving and
rotating parts • Have damaged clothing repaired or replaced immediately • Throw away disposable clothing after wearing it once
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
B.02.01.01.10
can select
Applications
the correct
andpersonal
safe useprotection
of the various
equipment
forms of(PBM)
fall-protection
in a givenPBM
situation.
(personal protection equipment)
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the correct personal
14.09.01.01 protection
Hazard: equipment (PBM) in a given situation.
• Falling
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.09.01.02
correct personal
Forms:
protection
• Systems
equipment
that prevent
(PBM) falling:
in a given
safety
situation.
harness, a safety line and an anchor point • Systems that arrest the fall: safety harness, fall
A damper, life line and anchor point
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.09.01.03
correct personal
Use:protection
• Use the equipment
positioning (PBM)
systeminina such
givenasituation.
way that falling is impossible as there is always sufficient distance to the edge of the working area
(drop) • Fall arrest system: use in such a way that the fall height is limited as far as possible and that the shock when falling is damped as much
as possible • Personal fall protection devices: use when the other protection devices such as railings, edge protection or safety net cannot be
used
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.09.01.04
correct personal
Rules
protection
for use: •equipment
Have fall protection
(PBM) in adevices
given situation.
that have arrested a fall inspected • Fall protection systems and safety harnesses must be
inspected at least once a year • Life lines must not be dirty • Fall dampers and safety harnesses must be stored in a dry and clean location •
Safety harnesses must fit properly and be adjusted to the wearer • The user must check the harness for wear and frayed ends, among other
things
A
B.02.01.01 The candidate
A can select the
14.09.01.06
correct personal
Inspection
protection
requirements:
equipment •(PBM)
At least
in aonce
givena year
situation.
by a duly certified company
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the
14.09.01.06
correct personal
Hazards
protection
and the
equipment
safety measures
(PBM) intoabegiven
taken
situation.
after a fall when wearing a safety harness: • Restriction of the blood circulation to the lower body
with as a result unconsciousness and possibly death within 10-20 minutes • Always try to keep moving your legs and try to pull yourself up on
the life line to reduce the pressure on the legs • Work with at least 2 people to be able to call for help
A
B CarryingB.03 Equipment
out activities x x x
B CarryingB.03 B.03.01 The candidate can determine how work can be performed safely with fixed machines, hand-held power tools and hand tools.
out activities
Equipment x x x
B CarryingB.03 B.03.01.01
B.03.01 The
out activities
Equipment The
candidate can candidate
determine how can
workdetermine howsafely
can be performed workwith
canfixed
be machines,
performed safelypower
hand-held with tools
fixedand
machines
hand tools.in a given situation. T X X X
B.03.01.01 The candidate
B.03.01.01.01
can determine
General hazards,
how work possible
can beinjuries
performed
and safely
safety with
measures
fixed machines in a given situation.
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.01
how work can General
be performed
hazards safely
and possible
with fixed
injuries:
machines
• Being
in acaught
given situation.
by moving parts • Being hit by flying material/particles • Getting trapped • Electrocution
• High or low temperature of the workpiece • Hearing damage due to noise • Physical complaints due to vibrations • Physical stress due to
incorrect posture • Failure of the control system or energy source • Distracting the operator • Cuts or grazes • Poor maintenance • Dislocation
of hand and wrist and bruises due to incorrect use • Fire or explosion due to sparkover • Injury caused by the tool snagging • Machines taking
a long time to come to a stop • Touching cutting parts • Inhalation of hazardous substances

A
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on (old ET) number
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.02
how work can
General
be performed
requirements:
safely with
• Periodic
fixed machines
inspectionin•aTerm
givenofsituation.
validity with sticker or colour coding • User and maintenance instructions in the
language of the country where it is used • After 1995, having a CE mark • Moving parts are guarded • Being in a good state of repair and being
suitable for the work to be carried out
A
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.03
how work can
General
be performed
safety measures:
safely with• fixed
Switched
machines
off during
in a given
maintenance
situation.
activities • Never operate with drive guards open • The floor around machines
and permanently installed tools must be cleared up and clean, level, dry and not slippery • There must be sufficient space to walk and
manoeuvre around the machine to be able to operate it • Personal protection equipment must be present and correctly used • Operated in
the correct manner • Screening off of danger zone • A brake to ensure that the machine does not take too long to slow down • Operating
instruction card (machines) present • Effective dust extraction (if applicable) • Fixed machines are fitted with an emergency stop

A
B.03.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
10.01.01.05
how work can
Function
be performed
(emergency
safelystop):
with fixed
• In the
machines
event ofinana given
emergency,
situation.
used to stop the machine as quickly as possible
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.06
how work can
Requirements
be performed(emergency
safely withstop):
fixed machines
• Easily accessible
in a given• situation.
Clearly visible and recognisable • After the emergency stop has been used, the system
can only be restarted by using the normal start-up procedure
A
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.07
how work can
Function
be performed
(no-load
safely
switch/no-voltage
with fixed machines
switch):
in •a Agiven
no-load
situation.
switch/no-voltage switch ensures that the machine does not start automatically after
A the power supply has failed and then returned
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.08
how work can
Safety
be performed
measuressafely
and the
with
requirements
fixed machines
(operator
in a given
of machines):
situation. • Sufficient training and experience • Older than 18 years of age (for operating
hazardous machines) • Must not wear loose-fitting clothing, loosely hanging jewellery or have loose hair • Must not wear gloves if contact with
rotating parts is possible and/or if there is a risk of becoming caught • Must not bypass, take out of operation or remove safety devices • Must
not leave running machine unattended • Must know the location and function of the emergency stop

A
B.03.01.01 The candidate
B.03.01.01.02
can determine
Hazards, how
the requirements
work can be performed
and safety measurements
safely with fixedwhen
machines
working
in awith
given
(pillar)
situation.
drills
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.02.01.01
how work canHazards
be performed
and possible
safelyinjuries
with fixed
andmachines
damage: •inThe
a given
workpiece
situation.
becoming unclamped • Injury due to the drill breaking • Injury due to wiping away
A swarf with hand • Injury due to metal cuttings • Splashes of cooling oil or cutting oil
B.03.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
10.02.01.02
how work can
Requirements:
be performed•safely
Transparent
with fixed
screen
machines
between
in adrill
givenandsituation.
user
B.03.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
10.02.01.03
how work can
Preventive
be performed
measures:
safely•with
Clamp
fixed
workpiece
machinessecurely
in a given• Brush
situation.
away swarf using a swarf brush or swarf hook
B.03.01.01 The candidate
B.03.01.01.03
can determine
Hazards, how
requirements
work can and
be performed
safety measures
safely when
with fixed
working
machines
with bench
in a given
grinders
situation.
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.02.01.04
how work can
Hazards
be performed
and possible
safelyinjuries
with fixed
andmachines
damage: •inFlying
a given
particles:
situation.
eye injury • Exploding grinding wheel • The workpiece becoming trapped against
A the grinding wheel • Injury due to touching a rotating grinding wheel • Inhaling grinding dust
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.02.01.05
how work can
Requirements:
be performed•safely
Grinding
withwheels
fixed machines
are sufficiently
in a given
round
situation.
• The grinding surface of the wheel is flat • Two grinding wheels on one machine
should not differ too much in size • The distance between the rest and the grinding wheel is a maximum of 3 mm • The sides of the wheels are
A guarded • Protective shield present
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.02.01.06
how work can
Preventive
be performed
measures:
safely•with
Onlyfixed
professional
machinespersonnel
in a givenare
situation.
allowed to install or replace the grinding wheels • The rest must be regularly adjusted
• The rest must only be adjusted when the machine is stopped • Protective shield must always be used • Check expiry date of the grinding
A wheels
B.03.01.01 The candidate
B.03.01.01.04
can determine
Hazards, how
requirements
work can and
be performed
safety measures
safely when
with fixed
working
machines
with circular
in a given
sawsituation.
benches
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.02.01.07
how work can
Hazards
be performed
and possible
safelyinjuries
with fixed
andmachines
damage: •inGetting
a givenhit
situation.
or caught by the saw or other moving parts • Getting hit by sawn off, flying parts of the
A product • Health complaints due to inhalation of hazardous dust
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine
10.02.01.08
how work can
Requirements:
be performed•safely
The machine
with fixed
must
machines
have a suitable
in a givenprotective
situation.cover, attached to a firm stand • Riving knife and support present suitable for
A the saw blade • Easily adjustable, suitable guide present • One or more connections for dust extraction present
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine 10.02.01.09
how work can Preventive
be performed
measures:
safely•with
Usefixed
a push machines
stick to safely
in a given
pushsituation.
or guide small or narrow pieces of work • Adjust the saw blade correctly • For large
A pieces of work, use a second person or a roller conveyor
B CarryingB.03 B.03.01.02
B.03.01 The
out activities
Equipment The
candidate can candidate
determine how can
workdetermine howsafely
can be performed workwith
canfixed
be machines,
performed safelypower
hand-held with tools
powered hand
and hand tools in a given situation.
tools. T X X X
B.03.01.02 The candidate
B.03.01.02.01
can determine
General hazards,
how work possible
can beinjuries
performed
and safely
safety with
measures
powered hand tools in a given situation.
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on (old ET) number
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.01
how work can
General
be performed
hazards safely
and possible
with powered
injuries:hand
• Being
tools
caught
in a given
by moving
situation.
parts • Being hit by flying material/particles • Getting trapped • Electrocution
• High or low temperature of the workpiece • Hearing damage due to noise • Physical complaints due to vibrations • Physical stress due to
incorrect posture • Distracting the operator • Cuts or grazes • Poor maintenance • Dislocation of hand and wrist and bruises due to incorrect
use • Fire or explosion due to sparkover • Injury caused by the tool snagging • Injury due to an air hose coming loose • Machines taking a long
time to come to a stop • Touching cutting parts • Inhalation of hazardous substances • Flying nails (nailer/stapler) • Rebounding nail from hard
material (nailer/stapler) • Going through workpiece with nail (nailer/stapler)

A
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.02
how work can
General
be performed
requirements:
safely with
• Periodic
powered
inspection
hand tools
• Term
in a of
given
validity
situation.
with sticker or colour coding • User and maintenance instructions in the
language of the country where it is used • After 1995, having a CE mark • Moving parts are guarded • Being in a good state of repair and being
suitable for the work to be carried out
A
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.03
how work can
General
be performed
safety measures:
safely with• powered
Personal protection
hand tools equipment
in a given situation.
must be present and used correctly • Operated in the correct manner • Screening
off of danger zone • Powered hand tools are fitted with a dead man’s switch • Effective dust extraction (if applicable)
A
B.03.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
10.01.01.04
how work can
Operation
be performed
of thesafely
dead with
man’spowered
switch: •hand
If you
tools
release
in a given
the operating
situation.handle, the machine or tool stops
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.01.01.08
how work can
Safety
be performed
measuressafely
and the
with
requirements
powered hand(operator
tools inofa power
given situation.
tools): • Sufficient training and experience • Must not wear loose-fitting clothing,
loosely hanging jewellery or have loose hair • Must not wear gloves if contact with rotating parts is possible and/or if there is a risk of
becoming caught • Must not bypass, take out of operation or remove safety devices
A
B.03.01.02 The candidate
B.03.01.02.02
can determine
General requirements
how work canand
be safety
performed
measures
safelyfor
with
hand-held
poweredpower
hand tools
tools in a given situation.
B.03.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
10.03.01.01
how work can
Requirements
be performed(hand-held
safely withpower
powered
tools):
hand• Double
tools ininsulated,
a given situation.
not earthed
B.03.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
10.03.01.02
how work canDouble
be performed
insulation
safely
in damp
withconditions:
powered hand
• Double
tools insulation
in a given situation.
offers no protection from water and a damp environment
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.03
how work canSafety
be performed
measuressafely
(pneumatic
with powered
hand tools):
hand• tools
Take in
regular
a given
breaks
situation.
when using vibrating tools • Shut off air supply after use
A
B.03.01.02 The candidate
B.03.01.02.03
can determine
Requirements
how work
and safety
can bemeasures
performedforsafely
hand-held
with powered
grinders hand tools in a given situation.
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.04
how work canRequirements:
be performed•safely
Must with
have powered
a handle hand
on thetools
sidein(dependent
a given situation.
on the power of the hand-held grinder) • Protective cover over the grinding disc •
A Powered hand tools are fitted with a dead man’s switch
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.05
how work can
Information
be performed
on grinding
safely with
disc:powered
• The details
hand include:
tools in athe
given
manufacturer’s
situation. name, maximum allowable rotational speed, disc dimensions,
A application, year, specification of material for which the disc is intended
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.06
how work canSafety
be performed
measures:safely
• Thewith
workpiece
poweredmust
hand
be tools
clampedin a •given
The situation.
maximum rpm of the disc must never be exceeded • The hand-held grinder may
only be put down when the disc has stopped rotating • Do not use the side of a cutting disc (for instance for deburring) • Use grinding discs for
A deburring • Use cutting discs only for cutting, not for deburring
B.03.01.02 The candidate
B.03.01.02.04
can determine
Requirements
how work
and safety
can bemeasures
performed forsafely
hand-held
with powered
circular saws
hand tools in a given situation.
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.07
how work canRequirements:
be performed•safely
Protective
with powered
guard completely
hand toolscovers
in a given
the part
situation.
of the saw that does not cut • Automatic guard over the part of the saw that cuts
A • Riving knife: suitable for the diameter and thickness of the saw
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.08
how work canSafety
be performed
measures:safely
• Adjust
withthe
powered
saw blade
handand
tools
theinguide
a given
so that
situation.
the saw blade protrudes as little as possible under the workpiece to be cut •
Assistance from second person if necessary • Do not allow the saw to jam • Always keep the power cord/cable behind the saw
A
B.03.01.02 The candidate
B.03.01.02.05
can determine
Requirements
how work
and safety
can bemeasures
performed forsafely
nailerswith
andpowered
staplers hand tools in a given situation.
B.03.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
10.03.01.09
how work canRequirements:
be performed•safely
Protection
with powered
against undesired
hand tools firing
in a given situation.
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.10
how work canSafety
be performed
measures:safely
• Check
withthe
powered
maximum hand
working
tools inpressure
a given •situation.
Guide empty when recharging • Use staples or nails suitable for the machine,
material and shape of the workpiece • Keep the free hand far away from the machine • Force the head onto the workpiece
A
B.03.01.02 The candidate
B.03.01.02.06
can determine
Requirements
how work
and safety
can bemeasures
performed forsafely
chainsaws
with powered hand tools in a given situation.
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Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.11
how work can
Requirements:
be performed•safely
Handles:
withvibration-free
powered hand with
tools
anti-slip
in a given
• Internal
situation.
vibration damping • Rear handle: protection against broken chain • Protective
bracket • Chain brake with anti-kickback device • Chain catch mechanism • Hold with two hands • Protective guard (for the chain) • Balanced •
A Locking the operating controls with automatic decoupling of the operating button
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine
10.03.01.12
how work can
Safety
be performed
measures:safely
• Operator
with powered
has followed
hand suitable
tools in atraining
given situation.
including a test • Trousers and gloves made of fibre that is difficult to cut and that
will block the saw • Stand so that if the saw recoils the chain does not hit the body • Use the correct saw blade/chain combination • Always use
A two hands to operate the chain saw
B CarryingB.03 B.03.01.03
B.03.01 The
out activities
Equipment The
candidate can candidate
determine how can
workdescribe the requirements,
can be performed safely with fixedhazards
machines,and safetypower
hand-held measures tohand
tools and taketools.
when working with hand
tools. K X X X
B.03.01.03 The candidate
B.03.01.03.01
can describe
Requirements,
the requirements,
hazards and
hazards
safety and
measures
safety for
measures
workingtowith
takehand
when tools
working with hand tools.
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.01
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(hammer):
safety measures
• Head securely
to take when
fixed working
to the handle
with hand
• Handle
tools.undamaged • Head intact
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.02
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(spanners):
safety measures
• Undamaged
to take •when
Jaw fits
working
nut exactly
with hand tools.
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.03
the requirements,
Safety
hazards
measures
and safety
(spanners):
measures
• Only
toextend
take whenthe handle
workingusing
with the
handright
tools.
accessories • Preferably use a ring spanner instead of an open-ended
spanner • Slogging spanner has a cord to prevent it from falling/flying away if it is knocked off
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.04
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(screwdrivers):
safety measures • Fits
to the
takescrew
whenslot working
exactly
with
• Blade
handnottools.
too sharp
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate
A can describe10.04.01.05
the requirements,
Safety
hazards
measures
and safety
(screwdrivers):
measures•to Clamp/fasten
take when working
small workpieces
with hand tools.
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.06
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(files):
safety• The
measures
handletomust
takebe
when in good
working
condition
with hand
and betools.
undamaged • The handle must be securely attached to the file
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.07
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(chisels):
safety measures
• No burrstoon take
thewhen
chiselworking
head • The
withchisel
hand must
tools.be fitted with hand protection
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate
A can describe10.04.01.08
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(pliers):
safety•measures
Jaw and hinge
to takeare
whenintactworking
and clean
with hand tools.
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.09
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(knives):
safety measures
• The knifetomust
take suit
when theworking
nature with
of thehand
worktools.
• Sharp knives
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.10
the requirements,
Safety
hazards
measures
and safety
(knives):
measures
• Cut away
to take
fromwhen
the body
working
• Dowith
nothand
slide tools.
an extendable blade out too far • Break off the worn part of the blade using
a blade breaker or pliers
A
B.03.01.03 The candidate
A can describe10.04.01.11
the requirements,
Requirements
hazards and(saws):
safety•measures
The saw must
to take
be when
suitable working
for thewith
work hand tools.
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe10.04.01.12
the requirements,
Safety
hazards
measures
and safety
(saws):measures
• Only use toproperly
take when sharpened
working saw
withblades
hand tools.
• Good set of the saw • Blade tensioned properly • Teeth facing forward

A
B CarryingB.03 B.03.02 The candidate can determine how work must be performed safely with hoisting equipment, hoisting accessories and manual hoists.
out activities
Equipment x x x
B CarryingB.03
out activities
Equipment B.03.02.01
B.03.02 The The
candidate can candidate
determine how can
workdetermine how work
must be performed should
safely with be performed
hoisting safelyaccessories
equipment, hoisting with hoisting equipment,
and manual hoists. hoisting accessories and manual hoists in a given situation. T X X X NL/B
B.03.02.01 The candidate
B.03.02.01.01
can determine
Definitions,
how examples
work should
and general
be performed
requirements
safely with
(hoisting
hoisting
equipment
equipment,
and hoisting
hoisting accessories)
accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine10.05.01.01
how work should
Examples
be performed
(hoisting equipment):
safely with hoisting
• Cranes,
equipment,
tower cranes,
hoisting
rolling
accessories
bridges, manual
and manual
hoistshoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine10.05.01.02
how work should
Function
be performed
(hoisting equipment):
safely with hoisting
• To move
equipment,
loads vertically
hoisting
andaccessories
horizontally
and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine10.05.01.03
how work should
Definition
be performed
(hoisting safely
accessories):
with hoisting
• Accessories
equipment,
for hoisting
hoistingloads
accessories
(e.g. eyeand
bolts,
manual
shackles,
hoistshoisting
in a given
slings,
situation.
chains and cables)
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine10.05.01.04
how work should
General
be performed
requirements safely
(hoisting
with hoisting
equipment
equipment,
and hoisting
hoisting
accessories):
accessories
• They
and manual
must behoists
inspected,
in a given
proofsituation.
of inspection must be present, the
A inspection status must be recognisably marked on the hoisting equipment
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine10.05.01.05
how work should
Details
beregarding
performed the
safely
maximum
with hoisting
load: • On
equipment,
the hoisting
hoisting
accessories,
accessories
on aand
plate
manual
or ring,hoists
stamped
in a given
into the
situation.
material
B.03.02.01 The candidate
B.03.02.01.02
can determine
General hazards
how workandshould
safetybe
measures
performed(hoisting)
safely with hoisting equipment, hoisting accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.05.02.01
how work should
General
be performed
hazards (hoisting
safely with
equipment
hoisting
and
equipment,
hoisting accessories):
hoisting accessories
• The hoisting
and manual
equipment
hoists(e.g.
in a crane)
given situation.
can topple over • A load can fall

A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.05.02.02
how work should
General
be performed
safety measures
safely(hoisting
with hoisting
equipment
equipment,
and hoisting
hoistingaccessories):
accessories and
• Domanual
not exceed
hoists
the
in allowed
a given situation.
working load • Attach the load in the
correct manner • Regularly check the material visually • Keep the angle between the legs of a two or three legged bridle as small as possible

A
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine
10.05.02.03
how work should
Windbe force:
performed
• Observe
safely
thewith
cranehoisting
manufacturer’s
equipment,
user
hoisting
instructions
accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.05.02.05
how work should
Determines
be performed
the choice
safely
of hoisting
with hoisting
accessory:
equipment,
• Dimension
hoisting
andaccessories
shape of the
andload
manual
• Distance
hoists in
toabe
given
moved
situation.
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate
B.03.02.01.03
can determine
General hazards,
how work required
should documents
be performedandsafely
safetywith
measures
hoisting
(hoisting
equipment,
equipment)
hoisting accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.06.01.01
how work should
Hazards
be performed
(hoisting equipment):
safely with •hoisting
The hoisting
equipment,
equipment
hoisting
canaccessories
fall over • Hitting
and manual
other hoists
equipment
in a given
• Getting
situation.
hit within the turning circle of the
hoisting equipment • Bad weather
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.06.01.02
how work should
Safetybemeasures
performed (hoisting
safely with
equipment):
hoisting •equipment,
Regularly check
hoisting
for accessories
damage andand wearmanual
• Thehoists
operator
in aof
given
the situation.
hoisting equipment and assistant must be
able to understand, see and hear each other well • Use outriggers • Good coordination when using multiple pieces of hoisting equipment

A
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.06.01.03
how work should
Documents
be performed
that aresafely
present
with
(hoisting
hoistingequipment):
equipment,•hoisting
Crane logbook
accessories
(thatand
contains
manualallhoists
signedininspections
a given situation.
and maintenance activities) • Hoisting
tables and graphs (that include which weight can be moved over which distance) • Inspection certificates for winches, hoists, gin pole derricks,
additional chains, lifting beam and other hoisting equipment
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.06.01.04
how work should
Documents
be performed
for the operator
safely with
(hoisting
hoistingequipment)
equipment,(NL):
hoisting
• Proof
accessories
of expertise
and (hoisting
manual hoists
license)
in a(obligatory
given situation.
for tower cranes, mobile cranes and NL
piling rigs with a load moment equal to or greater than 10 metric tons) • Registration book (that includes how long the crane operator has
worked with the hoisting equipment and what types of hoisting equipment he/she has experience with)
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine
10.06.01.05
how work should
Documents
be performed
for the operator
safely with
(hoisting
hoistingequipment)
equipment,(B):
hoisting
• Possessing
accessories
the tested
and manual
expertise
hoists in a given situation. B
B.03.02.01 The candidate
B.03.02.01.04
can determine
Exampleshow
andwork
safetyshould
measures
be performed
(hoisting accessories)
safely with hoisting equipment, hoisting accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.07.01.01
how work should
Safetybemeasures
performed(chains):
safely with
• A link
hoisting
must equipment,
only be loaded
hoisting
in theaccessories
direction ofand
themanual
longitudinal
hoistsaxis
in a•given
Do not
situation.
force chains • Reject a chain that has
stretched or deformed links • Protect against sharp edges of the load • Only use a special coupling link to extend the chain • Completely screw
in the bolts of shackles • Never load the point of a hook
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.07.01.02
how work should
Safetybemeasures
performed(steel
safely
cables):
with hoisting
• Store on
equipment,
a rack in ahoisting
dry andaccessories
well ventilated
and room
manual
• Avoid
hoistscontact
in a given
with
situation.
moisture and corrosive substances •
Regularly inspect for corrosion and wear • Protect with square timber or corner protection if the load has sharp edges • Do not knot • Do not
use if poor splices are present • Do not use in the event of a break or damage at one place or a broken strand • Do not use if severe rust is
present • Do not use if there is external damage • Do not use if there are broken or cracked cable connections • Do not use if the diameter has
been reduced

A
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.07.01.03
how work should
Examples
be performed
(hoisting equipment):
safely with hoisting
• Liftingequipment,
beam • Two,
hoisting
three or
accessories
four leg bridle
and manual
slings hoists in a given situation.
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine
10.07.01.04
how work should
Maximum
be performed
angle between
safely with
slingshoisting
in an assembly:
equipment,
• 120
hoisting
degrees
accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.07.01.05
how work should
Examples
be performed
of situations
safely
(lifting
withbeam)
hoisting
• To
equipment,
move a load
hoisting
with complicated
accessories and
dimensions
manual exactly
hoists inabove
a given
thesituation.
point of gravity • If there is little room
above the load • When frequently moving similar loads • Because the cables hang straight down, there is no chance that they will shift towards
each other over the load
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate
B.03.02.01.05
can determine
Definition,
howexamples,
work should
hazards
be performed
and safety measures
safely with(manual
hoistinghoists)
equipment, hoisting accessories and manual hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate
A can determine10.08.01.01
how work should
Definition
be performed
(manual hoist):
safely with
• A hoisting
hoistingdevice
equipment,
withouthoisting
a driveaccessories
that is operated
and manual
by hand
hoists in a given situation.
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine10.08.01.02
how work should
Examples
be performed
of situations
safely
(manual
with hoisting
hoists): equipment,
• To positionhoisting
loads inaccessories
the verticaland
andmanual
horizontal
hoists
direction
in a given
during
situation.
hoisting activities • When using a
crane is ineffective
A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.08.01.03
how work should
Hazards
be performed
(manual hoists):
safely•with
A part
hoisting
of theequipment,
hoist breaking
hoisting
• Theaccessories
point to which
and the
manual
hoisthoists
is attached
in a given
breaking
situation.
A
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine
10.08.01.04
how work should
Safetybemeasures
performed
(manual
safely hoists):
with hoisting
• Use equipment,
sufficiently firm
hoisting
attachment
accessories
points
and(never
manual
to hoists
landings,
in apiping,
given situation.
etc) • Do not load the point of the hook •
Do not overload • Never extend the handle with a pipe • Inspect before use; if defects are found return it for repair and report the defect to
the supervisor
A
B CarryingB.03 B.03.03 The candidate knows the hazards and safety/preventive measures for working with forklift trucks and pallet trucks.
out activities
Equipment x x x
B CarryingB.03
out activities
Equipment B.03.03.01
B.03.03 The The candidate
candidate knows cansafety/preventive
the hazards and describe the hazards
measures and safetywith
for working measures to take
forklift trucks when
and pallet working with forklift
trucks.
trucks. K X X X
B.03.03.01 The candidate
B.03.03.01.01
can describe
Definition,
the hazards
hazards,and
safety
safety
measures
measures
andto
requirements
take when working
(forklift with
trucks)
forklift trucks.
B.03.03.01 The candidate
A can describe10.09.01.01
the hazards and
Definition:
safety measures
• A vehicle
to take
usedwhen
to move
working
loadswith
on forks
forklift
ortrucks.
using special accessories
B.03.03.01 The candidate can describe10.09.01.02
the hazards and
Hazards:
safety measures
• The loadtocan
take
fallwhen
• Theworking
load canwith
tilt forklift
• The vehicle
trucks.can tilt • Collision with people, goods, buildings • Damage to goods and equipment
due to incorrect use • Inhaling diesel emissions when a diesel-driven forklift truck is used in a confined space
A
B.03.03.01 The candidate can describe10.09.01.03
the hazards and
Safety
safety
measures:
measures•to Never
take increase
when working
the counterweight
with forklift trucks.
• Load in a stable way, distribute the load over the two forks • Do not lift people without
a special safety cage • The driver’s field of vision must be optimal • Do not hoist without a special accessory • Do not take a passenger if no
special seat is available • Take account of people in the vicinity
A
B.03.03.01 The candidate can describe10.09.01.04
the hazards and Requirements
safety measures (forklift
to take
truckwhen
driver):
working
• Possessing
with forklift
the tested
trucks.expertise • Use of the safety belt
A
B CarryingB.03 Equipment B.03.03.02
B.03.03 The
out activities The candidate
candidate knows cansafety/preventive
the hazards and describe the hazards
measures and preventive
for working measures
with forklift to pallet
trucks and take trucks.
when working with pallet trucks. K X X X
B.03.03.02 The candidate
B.03.03.02.01
can describe
Definition,
the hazards and preventive measuresmeasures (pallet
to taketrucks)
when working with pallet trucks.
B.03.03.02 The candidate
A can describe10.10.01.01
the hazards and Definition:
preventive • Ameasures
vehicle withto take
a lifting
whenheight
working
of 20
with
cmpallet
that istrucks.
suitable for moving pallets manually or electrically
B.03.03.02 The candidate can describe10.10.01.02
the hazards and Hazards:
preventive
• Backmeasures
complaintsto take
duewhen
to incorrect
workingworking
with pallet
posture
trucks.
• Painful shoulder and arms due to pulling a pallet truck that is carrying loads
which are too heavy • Trapping of fingers, ankles, feet and toes • The load falling • Collision with people, goods, buildings • Damage to goods
and equipment due to incorrect use
A
B.03.03.02 The candidate can describe10.10.01.03
the hazards and
Preventive
preventive
measures:
measures• to
Load
takeinwhen
a stable
working
way, distribute
with palletthetrucks.
load over the two forks • Travel over an even floor • Ensure there is sufficient room
to manoeuvre
A
B.03.03.02 The candidate can describe10.10.01.04
the hazards and
Preventive
preventive
measures
measures
(operator
to take when
of pallet
working
trucks):
with• Pull
pallet
thetrucks.
pallet truck, do not push it • Good posture
A
B CarryingB.04 Specific
out activities activities and circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 B.04.01
Specific
out activitiesactivitiesThe
and candidate can determine the necessary safety measures when welding, cutting and using a cutting torch.
circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.01
out activitiesactivities
TheB.04.01.01
and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can determine
the necessary safetywhen
safety measures measures
welding,when
cuttingwelding,
and using acutting and using a cutting torch in a given situation.
cutting torch. T X X X
B.04.01.01 The candidate
B.04.01.01.01
can determine
Hazards/risks
safetyand
measures
safety measures
when welding,
to takecutting
when and
welding,
usingcutting
a cutting
andtorch
usingincutting
a giventorches
situation.
B.04.01.01 The candidate can determine
11.01.01.01
safety measures
Hazards/risks
when welding,
(electric
cutting
welding):
and using
• Electrocution
a cutting torch
• Fire
in and
a given
explosion
situation.
due to heat and spatter • Burns to the skin due to UV radiation • Burnt
cornea due to UV radiation • Blinding due to infrared radiation • Heat radiation • Poisoning due to welding fumes • Lung complaints due to
inhaling welding fumes • Incorrect working posture • Very bright light
A
B.04.01.01 The candidate can determine
11.01.01.02
safety measures
Safety
when
measures
welding,
(electric
cuttingwelding):
and using• aWerkvergunning
cutting torch in (work
a givenpermit)
situation.
system • Extraction of welding fumes • Ventilation • Personal protection:
welding hood, welding apron, welding clothing, safety shoes, air-ventilated welding hood • Welding curtains to protect people in the vicinity
from UV and infrared radiation • Fire extinguishing equipment within reach
A
B.04.01.01 The candidate can determine
11.01.01.03
safety measures
Hazards/risks
when welding,
(gas welding,
cutting and
cutting
using
and
a cutting
using atorch
cutting
in torch):
a given•situation.
Cylinder containing pressurised oxygen, promotes fire, oxidising • Cylinder
containing acetylene or propane, flammable and explosive • Backfire • Fire or explosion • Propane is heavier than air and remains present in
wells, excavations and cellars
A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.04.01.01 The candidate can determine
11.01.01.04
safety measures
Safety
when
measures
welding,
(gas
cutting
welding
andand
using
cutting
a cutting
withtorch
oxygen
in and
a given
acetylene):
situation.• Acetylene cylinder must stand upright or lie at an angle of at least 30°
• When using acetylene, take measures with respect to ventilation and measure gas if necessary • Flame extinguisher in hose between
acetylene cylinder and torch • Hose break protection • Flow-back limiters on gas and oxygen hoses of the torch
A
B CarryingB.04 B.04.02
Specific
out activitiesactivitiesThe
and candidate can determine the necessary safety measures to take during demolition work.
circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.02
out activities B.04.02.01
activities
The and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can determine
the necessary the safety
safety measures to takemeasures to take
during demolition during demolition work in a given situation.
work. T X X X
B.04.02.01 The candidate
B.04.02.01.01
can determine
Hazards and
the safety measures to
in demolition
take duringwork
demolition work in a given situation.
B.04.02.01 The candidate can determine
11.02.01.01
the safety measures
Hazards:to• take
Tripping
during
anddemolition
stumbling work
• Protruding
in a given
parts
situation.
of construction • Working at height • Instability of demolition front • Falling demolition
A material • Collapse • Release of hazardous substances • Noise
B.04.02.01 The candidate can determine
11.02.01.02
the safety measures
Safety measures:
to take during
• Personal
demolition
Fall arrest
work devices
in a given
• Take
situation.
account of the load-bearing capacity of the remaining structure • Do not work above or
below each other without having a specific plan • Use chutes • Personal protection equipment; helmet, safety shoes, overall, breathing
apparatus, hearing protection • Investigate the concentration of hazardous materials (asbestos inventory)

A
11.02.01.03 Specific safety measures to take when removing ceramic fibres with a low probability that dust or fibres are released: • Use a fixing agent •
Break as little as possible • Use a P3 dust filter • Wear a disposable overall • Do not use a chute

B.04.02.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures


11.02.01.04 Application
to take
of ceramic
during demolition
fibres: insulation
work inmaterial
a givenfor
situation.
high temperatures. For example in blast furnaces (steel industry), cracker plants (chemical
industry), domestic appliances and as fibre covers and panels. Product forms: - Ceramic boards; - Cement and hardeners; - Ceramic casting
A compound and filler; - Flexible ceramic materials; - Electric insulation material
B CarryingB.04 B.04.03
Specific
out activitiesactivitiesThe
and candidate can determine the necessary safety measures for working near wall and floor openings.
circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.03
out activitiesactivities
TheB.04.03.01
and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can determine
the necessary the safety
safety measures measures
for working forand
near wall working near wall and floor openings in
floor openings. a given situation. T X X X
B.04.03.01 The candidate
B.04.03.01.01
can determine
Hazards of
theand
safety
safety
measures
measures
forto
working
take when
nearworking
wall andnear
floorwall
openings
and floor
in aopenings
given situation.
B.04.03.01 The candidate can determine
11.03.01.01
the safety measures
Hazards:for
• Falling
workingthrough
near wall
a wall
andopening
floor openings
• Fallinginthrough
a given asituation.
floor opening • Being struck by an object that falls through a wall or floor opening

A
B.04.03.01 The candidate can determine 11.03.01.02
the safety measures
Safety measures:
for working• Cover
near wall
withand
strong
floor
material
openings
fixed
in atogiven
the surrounding
situation. surface • Install railing or fencing • If protection is impossible, then
mark the danger and make access difficult
A
B CarryingB.04 B.04.04
Specific
out activitiesactivitiesThe
and candidate can determine the necessary (safety) measures for excavation work and working near or in excavations.
circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.04
out activitiesactivities
TheB.04.04.01
and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can determine
the necessary the safety
(safety) measures measures
for excavation forand
work excavation work
working near or inand working near or in excavations in a given situation.
excavations. T X X X
B.04.04.01 The candidate
B.04.04.01.01
can determine
Excavating thecarefully,
safety measures
the hazards
for excavation
of and ruleswork
for excavation
and working work
near or in excavations in a given situation.
B.04.04.01 The candidate can determine 11.04.01.01
the safety measures
Careful excavation
for excavation
and work
prevention
and working
of damage
near when
or in excavations
excavating: in
• Safety
a givenrisks
situation.
• Environmental risk • Economic loss • Supply reliability of utility
companies
A
B.04.04.01 The candidate can determine 11.04.01.02
the safety measures
Hazards/risks:
for excavation
• Electrocution
work and dueworking
to damaging
near orlive
in cables
excavations
• Fireinand
a given
explosion
situation.
due to damaging gas and oil pipes • Being buried due to the
trench caving in • Flooding due to water flowing in • Soil contamination due to damaging pipes carrying hazardous substances • Suffocation
due to damaging gas pipes • Soil contamination due to hazardous and/or biological substances • Exposure to hazardous substances • Being hit
by the excavator
A
B.04.04.01 The candidate can determine
11.04.01.03
the safety measures
Rules forfor
careful
excavation
excavation:
work and
• Only
working
excavate
nearwhen
or in the
excavations
positionalindata
a given
are situation.
known • Only excavate when told to do so by the person in charge
or the contractor • Excavate test trenches • Follow instructions of the grid operator • Only excavate after the position of cables and pipes has
been determined by test trenches within 1.5 metres of the reported position • Report any different position or damage to the person in charge
• When using an excavator, use an excavator bucket with no teeth
A
B.04.04.01 The candidate
B.04.04.01.02
can determine
Safety measures
the safety
to measures
take whenfor
working
excavation
near or
work
in excavations
and working near or in excavations in a given situation.
B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.04.04.01 The candidate can determine
11.04.03.01
the safety measures
Safety measures:
for excavation
• Effective
work and
strutting
working
andnear
slopeorprovisions
in excavations
• Adjust
in athe
given
slope
situation.
to the depth of the excavation and the nature of the subsoil •
Store excavated soil at a safe distance • Ensure that the shoring is at the edge of the excavation • Keep vehicles, materials and equipment at a
safe distance • Fencing around excavation • No gas cylinders in the excavation • Provide two means of access • Consider a deep excavation to
be a confined space
A
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.04
out activities B.04.04.02
activities
The and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can describe
the necessary (safety)the statutory
measures obligations
for excavation work for excavation
and working work.
near or in excavations. K X NL/B
B.04.04.02 The candidate
B.04.04.02.01
can describe
Legallythe
mandatory
statutoryexchange
obligations
of information
for excavation
between
work. the grid operator and the excavator.
B.04.04.02 The candidate can describe11.04.02.01
the statutory obligations
Obligationsfor
in excavation
accordancework.
with the Earth Movers Regulations (NL): • Orientation by requesting the position data • Obligation for the earth NL
mover/actual excavator to excavate carefully and offering the opportunity to do so • Reporting damage to a cable or pipe to the grid operator
• Obligatory notification of every excavation activity to KLIC (cable and pipeline information centre)/Land registry • Notification of different
position (deviation > 1 metre) and the presence of an unknown network (orphan line) to KLIC/Land registry • Only (allow to) excavate when
there is KLIC/Land registry information available

A
B.04.04.02 The candidate can describe11.04.02.02
the statutory obligations
Statutory obligation
for excavation
for excavation
work. work (B): • Use of the Belgian KLIP and KLIM system • Permit issued by the grid operator • Excavation B
activities in the vicinity of high-voltage lines and gas pipes must be reported to the grid operator via the KLIM-KLIK portal site. • The grid
operator can impose specific guidelines or instructions and halt activities at the work site if these are not followed. • Obligation for the earth
mover/actual excavator to excavate carefully and offering the opportunity to do so • Reporting damage to a cable or pipe to the grid operator
• Obligatory notification of every excavation activity to KLIC (cable and pipeline information centre)/Land registry • Notification of different
position (deviation > 1 metre) and the presence of an unknown network (orphan line) • Only (allow to) excavate when there is KLIC/Land
registry information available

A
B CarryingB.04 B.04.05
Specific
out activitiesactivitiesThe
and candidate can determine the necessary safety measures to take when working at height and the use of the material to be used.
circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.05
out activitiesactivities
TheB.04.05.01
and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can determine
the necessary the safety
safety measures to takemeasures to take
when working when
at height and working at height
the use of the materialin
to abegiven
used. situation. T X X X NL/B
B.04.05.01 The candidate
B.04.05.01.01
can determine
Regulations
thefor
safety
working
measures
at height
to take when working at height in a given situation.
B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine
11.05.01.01
the safety measures
Regulations
to take
(NL):
when
• From
working
a standing
at height
height
in aofgiven
2.5 metres
situation.
above the floor • When working where there is a risk of falling above a dangerous NL
location such as moving parts or water
A
B.04.05.01 The candidate
A can determine
11.05.01.02
the safety measures
Regulations
to take
(B):when
• From working
a height
at of
height
2 metres
in a given situation. B
B.04.05.01 The candidate
B.04.05.01.02
can determine
Hazards/risks
the safety
and safety
measures
measures
to take
towhen
take when
working
working
at height
at height
in a given situation.
B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine
11.05.02.01
the safety measures
Hazards/risks:
to take•when
Fallingworking
(for instance
at height
fromin the
a given
roofsituation.
edge, an upper storey, etc) • Falling through a floor opening • Falling objects
A
B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine
11.05.02.02
the safety measures
Safety measures
to take when
(working
working
at height):
at height
• Install
in a given
safe situation.
scaffolding (platform), landing or working platform • Install effective fencing, rails or other
similar provisions: minimum rail, interim rail and toe board • Install safety nets • Cover floor openings • Use personal protection equipment

A
B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine
11.05.02.03
the safety measures
Safety measures
to take when
(working
working
on sloping
at height
roofs):
in a given
• Use situation.
duckboards: when the roofing of the roof is not strong enough to move over the sloping
surface • Install safety nets when there are large openings in the roof, and provide roof edge protection at the edges of a sloping roof

A
B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine 11.05.02.04
the safety measures
Safety measures
to take when
(working
working
on flat
at height
roofs within
in a given
foursituation.
metres of the roof edge): • Install roof edge protection or safety nets • Use a safety harness,
if collective protection is not possible
A
B CarryingB.04 Specific
B.04.05
out activities B.04.05.02
activities
The and
candidate The
circumstances
can candidate
determine can determine
the necessary the use
safety measures of material
to take for working
when working at height
at height and inthe
the use of a given situation.
material to be used. T X X X NL/B
B.04.05.02 The candidate
B.04.05.02.01
can determine
Use of material
the useforof working
materialat forheight
working at height in a given situation.
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine 11.05.03.01
the use of material
Use of for
ladders:
working• Forat bridging
height inaacertain
given situation.
height • For carrying out minor and short-lasting activities
A
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Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.02
the use of material
Rules for
forusing
working
ladders
at height
for minor
in a given
activities:
situation.
• The ladder is approved and displays an inspection label
• When the use of a scaffold (platform) or a cherry picker is technically or economically infeasible • Height less than 7.5 metres • Standing time
less than 4 hours • Use of less force than 100 Newton (N) (10 kg) • Reach at the maximum one arm length • Do not use ladders above wind
force 6
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.03
the use of material
Safety measures
for working
(ladders):
at height• in
Position
a givenatsituation.
an angle of approximately 75 degrees • Ensure that the bottom of the ladder cannot sink into the
surface or slide away • Ensure that the top of the ladder cannot slide sideways • The ladder must extend at least 1 metre above the location to
which the ladder provides access • Put the ladder on a solid surface, not back to front or upside down • Keep rungs and ladder safety shoes
clean, do not climb the ladder with slippery or dirty soles • Climb while facing the ladder • Keep the access to the ladder free of obstacles •
Block any door or passage behind the ladder • Install metal ladders at least two metres from live parts • Have three points of contact with the
ladder: 2 feet, 1 hand; 2 hands, 1 foot

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate
A can determine
11.05.03.04
the use of material
Safety measure
for working
(ladders
at height
thatinhave
a given
moresituation.
than 25 rungs) (B): • Attaching the top is mandatory B
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.05
the use of material
Rules for
forerecting
workingand
at height
modifying
in a given
a scaffold
situation.
(platform): • Authorised supervisor present during the erection activities • Stability calculations for
the scaffolding (platform) and instructions for erection or modification are available
A • Only trained scaffold erectors may erect a scaffold
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.06
the use of material
Tasks offor
the
working
authorised
at height
person
in afor
given
the situation.
use of the scaffold (platform) (B): • Ensure the application of the measures to prevent people or objects B
from falling • Ensure the use of the safety measures in the event of changing weather conditions that jeopardise the safety of the scaffold
(platform) • Ensure compliance with the conditions with respect to permissible load • Carry out the required inspections

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.07
the use of material
Safety measures
for working
(standing
at heightscaffold
in a given
(platform))
situation.
(NL): • Do not change anything to the construction of the scaffold (platform) • Do not leave NL
material or tools behind on the floor of the scaffold (platform) • Do not work on a stairs or ladder that is placed on the scaffold (platform) • Do
not load the scaffold (platform) more than the maximum load stated on the scaffold tag
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.08
the use of material
Extra Safety
for working
measures
at height
(standing
in a scaffold
given situation.
(platform)) (B): • Do not change anything to the construction of the scaffold (platform) • Do not leave B
material or tools behind on the floor of the scaffold (platform) • Do not work on a stairs or ladder that is placed on the scaffold (platform) • Do
not load the scaffold (platform) more than the maximum load stated on the scaffold tag • Only duly trained/instructed people are allowed to
work on a scaffold (platform)
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.09
the use of material
Extra safety
for working
measures
at height
(standing
in a scaffold
given situation.
(platform)) (B): • Only duly trained/instructed employees are allowed to work on a scaffold (platform) B

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.10
the use of material
Functionforofworking
the scaffold
at height
tag: in
• To
a given
indicate
situation.
the maximum permissible load • To indicate whether the scaffold (platform) can be accessed • To
indicate whether the scaffold (platform) has been inspected and until when this inspection is valid
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.11
the use of material
Safety measures
for working(suspended
at height inscaffold)
a given •situation.
The operator must not leave the scene if there are people in the suspended scaffold and the operating
device is not on the suspended scaffold itself • In the event of fault leave the scaffold • Do not leave ready for use and unsupervised • If there
is no or limited eye contact between the operator and the people in the suspended scaffold, use communication devices • Do not exceed the
maximum load • Test before use • Persons in the suspended scaffold must wear a safety harness that is attached to a special attachment point
• Cordon off the area under the scaffold using tape or fencing

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.12
the use of material
Safety measures
for working
(rolling
at height
scaffolding):
in a given•situation.
Lock all wheels before climbing • Climb from inside • Hoist up materials and tools in a safe way • Keep
the working floor tidy • Do not stand on the stabilisers
A
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Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.13
the use of material
Rules for
formoving
workingthe
at rolling
height scaffolding:
in a given situation.
• Do not move it if there is still something or someone on it • Stabilisers without wheels must remain
as low as possible to the ground when moving the scaffold, stabilisers with wheels must remain on the ground • Ensure that the stabilisers
cannot shift during moving • The surface must be level and solid, otherwise install facilities such as rails

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.14
the use of material
Requirements
for working
(safety
at height
cage for
in people):
a given situation.
• Must have been inspected and a written proof of the inspection must be present • Suspended from a
four-leg bridle • Displays information on the outside specifying: permissible load; dead weight; allowable number of persons

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.03.15
the use of material
Safety measures
for working
(safety
at height
cageinfor
a given
people):
situation.
• The crane operator and the people in the safety cage must be able to see each other where
possible • The crane operator and the people must be able to communicate with each other • One person in the safety cage gives instructions
to the crane operator • People in the safety cage must wear safety harnesses and be attached to an attachment point in the safety cage

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate
B.04.05.02.02
can determine
Requirements
the use
forofcherry
material
pickers
for working
and hazards
at height
and safety
in a given
measures
situation.
when working with cherry pickers
B.04.05.02 The candidate
A can determine
11.05.04.01
the use of material
Definition
for working
of cherryatpicker:
height•inMoveable
a given situation.
equipment intended for moving people to work at height
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.04.02
the use of material
Examplesfor of
working
cherryatpickers:
height•inSelf-propelled
a given situation.
cherry picker • Cherry picker on a trailer, truck or van • Scissor lift
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.04.03
the use of material
Hazards:for•working
Electrocution
at height
• Collision
in a given
• Objects
situation.
falling from platform • Trapped between object and platform • The cherry picker can fall over •
Falling out of the platform
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.04.04
the use of material
Requirements
for working
for cherry
at height
pickers:
in a given
• A valid
situation.
inspection certificate • A visible inspection sticker • A plate showing the maximum allowable weight
• User instructions • Clear signs on the operating panel
A
B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine
11.05.04.05
the use of material
Safety measures:
for working•atEnsure
heightthat
in athe
given
cherry
situation.
picker stands horizontally on a flat surface • Driving: only with retracted stabilisers, the main arm
down and the cage in the neutral position and in accordance with the user instructions • Do not use for hoisting activities • Do not use as a
passenger lift • Persons in the cage must wear a fall arrest system that is attached to the cage • If the people in the cage are higher than 25
metres above the ground, they must use walkie-talkies • When used in a high-risk environment, assistance at ground level must be present

A
B.04.05.02 The candidate
A can determine 11.05.04.06
the use of material
Requirements
for working
for operators
at height in
of acherry
given pickers:
situation.
• Must possess demonstrably tested expertise
B CarryingB.04 B.04.06
Specific
out activitiesactivitiesThe
and candidate can determine the necessary safety measures for working in confined spaces.
circumstances x x x
B CarryingB.04 B.04.06
out activities
Specific The
activitiesB.04.06.01
candidate
and The
can
circumstancescandidate
determine can determine
the necessary the safety
safety measures measures
for working when
in confined working in confined spaces in a given situation.
spaces. T X X X NL/B
B.04.06.01 The candidate
B.04.06.01.01
can determine
GeneralHazards
the safety
andmeasures
safety measures
when working
to takeinwhen
confined
workingspaces
in confined
in a given
spaces
situation.
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine 11.06.01.01
the safety measures
Characteristics:
when working
• Narrow,
in confined
small, wet,
spaces
slippery
in a given
and little
situation.
room to manoeuvre • Not intended as accommodation for people • Hardly any natural
ventilation • Difficult to access • Poor escape options • Poorly lit • Pipes and cables at unexpected locations
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine 11.06.01.02
the safety measures
Examples: when
• Storage
working reservoirs
in confined
or tanks
spaces• Sewers
in a given
andsituation.
pipes • Lift shafts, crawling spaces and cellars • Tents near excavations, contaminated soil
or pipelines
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine 11.06.01.03
the safety measures
Requirements
when working
for entering:
in confined
• Minimumspacesoxygen
in a given
percentage
situation.
19% • Any potentially explosive gas mixture present at less than 10% of the LEL
(Lower Explosion Limit) • Concentration of toxic substances or vapour must be lower than the grenswaarde (threshold limit value) • Effective
air ventilation • Warning signs at the entrance to prevent unauthorised access • Pipes connected to the space must be blanked off or
disconnected • A valid werkvergunning (work permit) or a written release • People who enter the space are at least 18 years of age • The area
is clean and dry • With a permanent attendant

A
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Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.04
the safety measures
Rules forwhen
measurements
working in where
confined
there
spaces
is a danger
in a givenof situation.
suffocation, stupefaction, poisoning, fire or explosion: • Carried out by an expert person •
At several places • Periodically or continuously
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.05
the safety measures
Safety measures
when working
(supervision
in confined
where spaces
thereinis aa given
dangersituation.
of suffocation, stupefaction, poisoning, fire or explosion): • Carrying out supervision •
Maintaining communication with the person in the confined space • Warning the emergency services if the person in the confined space is in
danger • Checking the ventilation
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.06
the safety measures
Safety measure
when working
(supervision
in confined
wherespaces
there is
in aa danger
given situation.
of suffocation, stupefaction, poisoning, fire or explosion) (B): • Offer help to victims B
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.07
the safety measures
Requirement
whenplaced
working oninthe
confined
personspaces
who isin
appointed
a given situation.
to be the permanent attendant (confined space attendant/manhole attendant): • Must
A possess demonstrably tested expertise
B.04.06.01 The candidate
A can determine
11.06.01.08
the safety measures
Increasedwhen
risk working
of suffocation:
in confined
• Lackspaces
of oxygen
in a given
due tosituation.
the presence of inert gas
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.09
the safety measures
Increasedwhen
risk working
of fire and
in explosion:
confined spaces
• Insufficient
in a givenventilation,
situation.as a result of which the lower explosion limit is reached rapidly • Presence of
flammable material in the space • Presence of flammable substances in the material or when removing layers of corrosion • Naked flame or
sparks in the confined space • Oxygen leakage from hoses or burners that have not been closed properly

A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.10
the safety measures
Increased
when
risk working
of poisoning:
in confined
• Presence
spaces
of in
toxic
a given
substances
situation.
and insufficient ventilation, as a result of which the concentration can rise above the
A grenswaarde (threshold limit value)
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.11
the safety measures
Increased
when
risk working
of electrocution:
in confined
• Due
spaces
to poor
in a ventilation,
given situation.
the body temperature is higher and there is more moisture; as a result, there is more
A conductivity
B.04.06.01 The candidate
A can determine
11.06.01.12
the safety measures
Safety measure
when working
(duration
in confined
of stay): •spaces
As short
in aas
given
possible
situation.
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.13
the safety measures
Extra personal
when working
protection
in confined
equipment: spaces
• Self-contained
in a given situation.
breathing apparatus (so: not filter masks) for concentrations of hazardous
gases/vapours that exceed the grenswaarde (threshold limit value) and when the oxygen percentage is too low • Hearing protection
(dependent on the type of activities and the nature of the confined space) • Life line, unless it poses an additional hazard • Hazmat suit (if
there are possibly gases and/or vapours with danger of absorption through the skin).
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.14
the safety measures
Safety measures
when working
(ventilation):
in confined
• Natural
spacesventilation
in a given •situation.
Mechanical ventilation • Local extraction when gases and vapours are released

A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.01.15
the safety measures
Safety measures
when working
(electrocution):
in confined• spaces
Disconnect
in a given
electrical
situation.
equipment from the power supply correctly • Use safe voltages in confined spaces that
have conducting walls
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate
B.04.06.01.02
can determine
Additional
themeasures
safety measures
to take when
whenworking
workingwith
in confined
equipmentspaces
and in
materials
a given situation.
that increase the risk and during activities that increase the risk in confined spaces
B.04.06.01 The candidate
A can determine
11.06.02.01
the safety measures
Rule for when
movingworking
parts ininconfined
confinedspaces:
spaces •inHave
a given
themsituation.
taken out of operation and locked out by an expert
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.02.02
the safety measures
Safety measures
when working
(use ofinoxygen
confined
andspaces
otheringases):
a given• Check
situation.
the hoses for leaks in advance • Keep gas cylinders outside of the space • During
breaks and at the end of the work, place the torches and hoses outside of the space
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.02.03
the safety measures
Safety measures
when working
(welding
in confined
and cutting):
spaces
• Remove
in a given
orsituation.
cover all flammable materials • Keep fire extinguishing equipment within reach • Check
for oxygen leaks • Local extraction of welding fumes • Use safe voltages when welding electrically
A
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine
11.06.02.04
the safety measures
Safety measures
when working
(applying
in confined
paint products):
spaces in•aUse
given
self-contained
situation. breathing apparatus
• Ventilation of the entire space • All equipment must be earthed to prevent static electricity build-up • Ventilation must continue until several
days after painting activities
A
C Control of specific hazards x x x
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific hazards substances x x x
C.01
C Control of specific C.01.01
Hazardous
hazards The candidate knows the hazards and safety measures for working with hazardous substances.
substances x x x
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Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.01 C.01.01.01
substances
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and determine
measuresthe risks and
for working withthe safetysubstances.
hazardous measures for a given
pictogram or label of a hazardous substance. T X
C.01.01.01 The candidate
C.01.01.01.01
can determine
Classification
the risks
and and
harmful
the safety
effect of
measures
hazardous
for substances
a given symbol or label of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine08.02.01.01
the risks andCategories:
the safety measures
• Explosive
for• aOxidising
given symbol
• Extremely
or labelflammable,
of a hazardous
highly
substance.
flammable, flammable • Toxic, very toxic • Harmful • Irritant • Corrosive •
A Carcinogenic • Environmentally hazardous • Sensitizing
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine08.02.01.02
the risks andDefinition:
the safety •measures
Substances
for that
a given
posesymbol
a danger
or label
to health
of a hazardous
and/or to substance.
the environment
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine08.02.01.03
the risks andHazards,
the safety
examples
measuresandforpictograms:
a given symbol
• Explosive
or labelmaterials
of a hazardous
explodesubstance.
easily, also without the action of oxygen, at a certain temperature, in contact
with other substances, in the event of shock or friction, e.g. ammunition, TNT, gunpowder • Extremely and highly flammable materials ignite
very easily, even at normal ambient temperatures (21 °C), e.g. petrol, acetone, white spirit • Oxidising materials or those that promote fire
release oxygen and therefore react fiercely with other (flammable) materials and promote fire, e.g. oxygenated water/hydrogen peroxide,
ozone, oxygen • Very toxic and toxic substances pose a substantial risk of serious problems if breathed in, swallowed or when absorbed
through the skin, e.g. carbon monoxide, H2S, methanol, benzene • Hazardous substances pose fewer problems than toxic substances when
breathed in, swallowed or when absorbed through the skin, e.g. paint, lacquer, wood protection products • Corrosive substances affect the
skin, eyes, lungs and mucous membranes in the event of contact, e.g. acids and bases • Irritating substances have less impact than corrosive
products, they can cause infections in the event of contact with the skin, eyes, lungs and the mucous membranes, e.g. diluted or weak acids
and bases, many solvents, polyester mastic • Carcinogenic substances can lead to cancer, for example Asbestos, benzene, vinyl chloride, diesel
fumes • Environmentally hazardous substances pose a danger to the environment and animals, for example CFCs, certain pesticides •
Sensitising substances can cause allergies, e.g. certain resins and colourants, some paints, metal treatment products, hair dyes

A
C.01.01.01 The candidate
C.01.01.01.02
can determine
Distinction
thebetween
risks and
the
the
use
safety
and the
measures
transport
for of
a given
hazardous
symbol
substances
or label ofinathe
hazardous
working substance.
environment
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
08.02.02.01
the risks andDistinction:
the safety measures
• In the event
for a of
given
transport
symbolinorthe
label
working
of a hazardous
environment,
substance.
the danger this can pose is also taken into account
C.01.01.01 The candidate
C.01.01.01.03
can determine
Contents the
of the
risks
label
and the safety measures for a given symbol or label of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine
08.05.01.01
the risks andElements
the safety(old
measures
label): •for
Name
a given
(names)
symbol
of or
thelabel
product(s)
of a hazardous
• Hazardsubstance.
pictogram • R Phrases • S Phrases • Details of the supplier/importer
A
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine
08.05.01.02
the risks andElements
the safety(new
measures
label):for
• Name
a given(names)
symboloforthe
label
product(s)
of a hazardous
• Hazard
substance.
pictograms • Risks and hazards (H Phrases) • Preventive measures/safety
A recommendations (P Phrases) • Details of the supplier/importer
C.01.01.01 The candidate
C.01.01.01.04
can determine
Meaningtheof hazard
risks and
pictograms
the safetyofmeasures
hazardousfor substances
a given symbol or label of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine
08.05.02.01
the risks andHazard
the safety
pictograms
measures(infor
accordance
a given symbol
with GHS
or label
Directive):
of a hazardous
• Explosive
substance.
substances • Highly and extremely flammable substances • Oxidizing
substances • Toxic and very toxic substances • Harmful and irritating substances • Corrosive substances • Environmentally hazardous
substances • Health risk in the long term • Gases under pressure
A
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
08.05.02.02
the risks andPictogram
the safety for
measures
asbestos
for a given symbol or label of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine
C.01.01.01.05 Meaning the
of Rrisks
and and the safety
S phrases on themeasures for a given symbol or label of a hazardous substance.
old labels
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine the risks andMeaning
08.05.03.01 the safety(Rmeasures
phrases): for a given
• The symbol
hazards or label
(or risks) thatofcan
a hazardous substance.
be associated with a product (R = Risk)
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine the risks andMeaning
08.05.03.02 the safety(Smeasures
phrases): for a given
• The symbol
measures to or label
take of a hazardous
to avoid risks whensubstance.
working with the product (S = Safety)
C.01.01.01 The candidate
C.01.01.01.06
can determine
Meaningthe
of hazards
risks and
and
thesafety
safetyrecommendations
measures for a given
(phrases)
symbolonorthe
label
newoflabels
a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
08.05.05.01
the risks andMeaning
the safety(hazard
measures
phrases):
for a given
• Thesymbol
hazardsor(or
label
risks)
of that
a hazardous
can be associated
substance.with a substance/product
C.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
08.05.05.02
the risks andMeaning
the safety(safety
measures
recommendations):
for a given symbol
• Theor label
safetyofmeasures
a hazardous
to take
substance.
to avoid risks when working with the product
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.01 C.01.01.02
substances
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and determine
measuresthe risks and
for working withthe safetysubstances.
hazardous measures for a given
pictogram, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance. T X X
C.01.01.02 The candidate
C.01.01.02.01
can determine
Classification
the risks
and and
harmful
the safety
effect of
measures
hazardous
for substances
a given symbol, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine08.02.01.01
the risks andCategories:
the safety measures
• Explosive
for• aOxidising
given symbol,
• Extremely
label orflammable,
material safety
highlydata
flammable,
sheet offlammable
a hazardous
• Toxic,
substance.
very toxic • Harmful • Irritant • Corrosive •
A Carcinogenic • Environmentally hazardous • Sensitizing
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
08.02.01.02
the risks andDefinition:
the safety •measures
Substances
for that
a given
pose
symbol,
a danger
label
to or
health
material
and/or
safety
to the
data
environment
sheet of a hazardous substance.
B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
08.02.01.03
the risks andHazards,
the safety
examples
measuresand
forpictograms:
a given symbol,
• Explosive
label ormaterials
materialexplode
safety data
easily,
sheet
alsoofwithout
a hazardous
the action
substance.
of oxygen, at a certain temperature, in contact
with other substances, in the event of shock or friction, e.g. ammunition, TNT, gunpowder • Extremely and highly flammable materials ignite
very easily, even at normal ambient temperatures (21 °C), e.g. petrol, acetone, white spirit • Oxidising materials or those that promote fire
release oxygen and therefore react fiercely with other (flammable) materials and promote fire, e.g. oxygenated water/hydrogen peroxide,
ozone, oxygen • Very toxic and toxic substances pose a substantial risk of serious problems if breathed in, swallowed or when absorbed
through the skin, e.g. carbon monoxide, H2S, methanol, benzene • Hazardous substances pose fewer problems than toxic substances when
breathed in, swallowed or when absorbed through the skin, e.g. paint, lacquer, wood protection products • Corrosive substances affect the
skin, eyes, lungs and mucous membranes in the event of contact, e.g. acids and bases • Irritating substances have less impact than corrosive
products, they can cause infections in the event of contact with the skin, eyes, lungs and the mucous membranes, e.g. diluted or weak acids
and bases, many solvents, polyester mastic • Carcinogenic substances can lead to cancer, e.g. Asbestos, benzene, vinyl chloride, diesel fumes •
Environmentally hazardous substances pose a danger to the environment and animals, e.g. CFCs, certain pesticides • Sensitising substances can
cause allergies, e.g. certain resins and colourants, some paints, metal treatment products, hair dyes

A
C.01.01.02 The candidate
C.01.01.02.02
can determine
Distinction
thebetween
risks and
the
the
use
safety
and the
measures
transport
for of
a given
hazardous
symbol,
substances
label or material
in the working
safety environment
data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine08.02.02.01
the risks andDistinction:
the safety measures
• In the event
for a of
given
transport
symbol,
in label
the working
or material
environment,
safety datathe
sheet
danger
of athis
hazardous
can posesubstance.
is also taken into account
C.01.01.02 The candidate
C.01.01.02.03
can determine
Contents the
of the
risks
label
and the safety measures for a given symbol, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine08.05.01.01
the risks andElements
the safety(old
measures
label): •for
Name
a given(names)
symbol,
of the
labelproduct(s)
or material
• Hazard
safety data
pictogram
sheet of
• RaPhrases
hazardous
• S substance.
Phrases • Details of the supplier/importer
A
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine08.05.01.02
the risks andElements
the safety(new
measures
label):for
• Name
a given (names)
symbol,oflabel
the product(s)
or material• safety
Hazarddata
pictograms
sheet of•aRisks
hazardous
and hazards
substance.
(H Phrases) • Preventive measures/safety
A recommendations (P Phrases) • Details of the supplier/importer
C.01.01.02 The candidate
C.01.01.02.04
can determine
Meaningthe
of hazard
risks and
pictograms
the safetyofmeasures
hazardousfor
substances
a given symbol, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
08.05.02.01
the risks andHazard
the safety
pictograms
measures
(infor
accordance
a given symbol,
with GHS
label
Directive):
or material
• Explosive
safety data
substances
sheet of a• hazardous
Highly and substance.
extremely flammable substances • Oxidizing
substances • Toxic and very toxic substances • Harmful and irritating substances • Corrosive substances • Environmentally hazardous
substances • Health risk in the long term • Gases under pressure
A
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
08.05.02.02
the risks andPictogram
the safety for
measures
asbestos
for a given symbol, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
C.01.01.02.05 Meaning the
of Rrisks
and and the safety
S phrases on themeasures for a given symbol, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
old labels
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine the risks andMeaning
08.05.03.01 the safety(Rmeasures
phrases): for a given
• The symbol,
hazards labelthat
(or risks) or material safety datawith
can be associated sheet of a hazardous
a product substance.
(R = Risk)
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine the risks andMeaning
08.05.03.02 the safety(Smeasures
phrases): for a given
• safety Thesymbol, label
measures toor material
take safety
to avoid risksdata
whensheet of a hazardous
working substance.
with the product (S = Safety)
C.01.01.02 The candidate
C.01.01.02.06
can determine
Meaningthe
of hazards
risks and
and
thesafety
safetyrecommendations
measures for a given
(phrases)
symbol,
on label
the new
or material
labels safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine 08.05.05.01
the risks andMeaning
the safety(hazard
measures
phrases):
for a given
• Thesymbol,
hazardslabel
(or risks)
or material
that cansafety
be associated
data sheet with
of aa hazardous
substance/product
substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine 08.05.05.02
the risks andMeaning
the safety(safety
measures
recommendations):
for a given symbol,
• Thelabel
safety
or material
measures safety
to take
datatosheet
avoid of
risks
a hazardous
when working
substance.
with the product
C.01.01.02 The candidate
C.01.01.02.07
can determine
Material the
safety
risks
data
andsheet
the safety measures for a given symbol, label or material safety data sheet of a hazardous substance.
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine 08.05.04.01
the risks andObjective:
the safety •measures
To provide forinformation
a given symbol,
about label
the or
hazards
material
of the
safety
substance
data sheetconcerned
of a hazardous
• To provide
substance.
information regarding the safety measures to
take
A
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine 08.05.04.02
the risks andContents:
the safety•measures
Grenswaardefor a(threshold
given symbol,
limitlabel
value)or (MAC)
material
• Composition
safety data sheet
• Manner
of a hazardous
of intake •substance.
Manner of storage • Direct hazards • Labelling •
First aid
A
C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine 08.05.04.03
the risks andMeaning
the safety(sections
measuresof for
the ahazard
given symbol,
diamond): label
• Red
or material
section (top):
safetyflammability
data sheet of• aBluehazardous
section substance.
(left): risk to health • Yellow section (right):
instability/reactivity • White section (bottom): reaction with firefighting water and any specific hazards
A
C.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine 08.05.04.04
the risks andMeaning
the safety(numbers
measuresinfortheahazard
given symbol,
diamond): label
• Number
or material
fromsafety
0 to data
4, thesheet
higher
of the
a hazardous
number thesubstance.
greater the hazard
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.01 C.01.01.03
substances
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and determine
measuresthe measures
for working withagainst
hazardous(possible)
substances.exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation. T X
C.01.01.03 The candidate
C.01.01.03.01
can determine
Measuresthe formeasures
(possible)against
exposure(possible)
to hazardous
exposure
substances
to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation.
B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.01
the measuresMeasures
against (possible)
(source): exposure
• Elimination:
to orby
intake
not using
of hazardous
a hazardous
substances
substance
in a•given
Replacement:
situation. replacing the substance with a less hazardous substance
(e.g. paint containing solvents by water-based paint) • Adaptation (e.g. not using the raw material as a powder but in tablet form)
A
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.02
the measuresMeasure
against (possible)
(local extraction):
exposure• Extraction
to or intakeofofthe
hazardous
hazardous
substances
vapour, gas
in aorgiven
dustsituation.
particles immediately from the location where the contamination
A is created, e.g. for welding
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.03
the measuresMeasure
against (possible)
(separatingexposure
man andtotheor source):
intake of•hazardous
Physical separation
substancesofinhumans
a givenfrom
situation.
the hazardous substances or chemical processes by, for
A instance, a wall, closed reactor vessels, a fume cupboard
C.01.01.03 The candidate
A can determine
08.03.02.04
the measuresMeasure
against (possible)
(ventilation):
exposure
• Extraction
to or intake
of contaminated
of hazardous
airsubstances
to the outside
in a and
given
supplying
situation.
clean air to inside
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.05
the measuresUseagainst
of personal
(possible)
monitor:
exposure
• Wear
to oratintake
chest of
level
hazardous
and not substances
underneathinclothing
a given •situation.
Test before use, or must have been tested before use • Actions
A to be taken in case of an alarm
C.01.01.03 The candidate
C.01.01.03.02
can determine
Manner of
the
intake
measures
in theagainst
body (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation.
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.03.01
the measuresRoutes
againstof(possible)
intake of exposure
hazardoustosubstances:
or intake of• hazardous
Through thesubstances
mouth • Through
in a giventhe
situation.
skin • Through the respiratory organs • Direct absorption in the
A bloodstream
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.03.02
the measuresManner
againstof(possible)
intake ofexposure
hazardous
to substances:
or intake of •hazardous
Eating andsubstances
drinking with
in a dirty
givenhands
situation.
• Touching solvents or solvents in paint • Breathing in dust,
A gas, mist or vapour • Through an open wound
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.03.03.03
the measuresPersonal
against (possible)
hygiene measures:
exposure•toEating
or intake
and of
drinking
hazardous
in a special
substances
room,
intaking
a givenoffsituation.
dirty work clothing (dirt and dust accumulate in the clothing),
washing hands and face, cleaning, treating and covering a wound as quickly as possible • Use of effective personal protection equipment
A
C.01.01.03 The candidate
C.01.01.03.03
can determine
Medical fitness
the measures
when working
againstwith
(possible)
hazardous
exposure
substances
to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation.
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.07.03.01
the measuresMedical
againstfitness:
(possible)
• Based
exposure
on the
to exposure
or intake of
andhazardous
the state substances
of the worker’s
in a given
health,
situation.
an investigation determines whether he/she is and will remain
A suitable
C.01.01.03 The candidate
C.01.01.03.04
can determine
Periodicalthe
medical
measures
examination
against (possible)
when working
exposure
with to
hazardous
or intakesubstances:
of hazardous substances in a given situation.
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine
08.07.04.01
the measuresConcept
against and
(possible)
objective:
exposure
• Medical
to orexamination
intake of hazardous
must determine
substances
whether
in a given
the employee
situation. remains suitable to continue working with the
A hazardous substance • Periodicity depends on the product and the exposure; for most materials, it is once a year
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.01 C.01.01.04
substances
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and determine
measuresthe measures
for working withagainst
hazardous(possible)
substances.exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation
and prioritise these. T X X
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.01
can determine
Prioritising
thethe
measures
measures
against
for (possible)
(possible)
exposure
exposure
to to
hazardous
or intakesubstances
of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.01.01
the measuresPriorities:
against (possible)
• Firstly, measures
exposure to
focused
or intake
on the
of hazardous
source (use
substances
other products,
in a given
use situation
tablets instead
and prioritise
of loosethese.
material) • Secondly, technical, collective
and organisational measures (local extraction, ventilation) • Thirdly, personal protection equipment
A
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.02
can determine
Measuresthe
formeasures
(possible)against
exposure
(possible)
to hazardous
exposure
substances
to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.01
the measuresMeasures
against (possible)
(source): exposure
• Elimination:
to orby
intake
not using
of hazardous
a hazardous
substances
substance
in a•given
Replacement:
situation and
replacing
prioritise
the these.
substance with a less hazardous substance
(e.g. paint containing solvents by water-based paint) • Adaptation (e.g. not using the raw material as a powder but in tablet form)
A
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.02
the measuresMeasure
against (possible)
(local extraction):
exposure• Extraction
to or intakeofofthe
hazardous
hazardoussubstances
vapour, gas
in aorgiven
dustsituation
particles and
immediately
prioritisefrom
these.
the location where the contamination
A is created, e.g. for welding
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.03
the measuresMeasure
against (possible)
(separatingexposure
man andtothe
or source):
intake of•hazardous
Physical separation
substancesofinhumans
a givenfrom
situation
the hazardous
and prioritise
substances
these. or chemical processes by for
A instance a wall, closed reactor vessels, a fume cupboard
C.01.01.04 The candidate
A can determine
08.03.02.04
the measuresMeasure
against (possible)
(ventilation):
exposure
• Extraction
to or intake
of contaminated
of hazardous
airsubstances
to the outside
in a and
givensupplying
situationclean
and prioritise
air to the these.
inside
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.02.05
the measuresUseagainst
of personal
(possible)
monitor:
exposure
• Wear
to oratintake
chest of
level
hazardous
and not substances
underneathinclothing
a given •situation
Test before
and use,
prioritise
or must
these.
have been tested before use • Actions
to be taken in case of an alarm
A .
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.03
can determine
Manner of
the
intake
measures
in theagainst
body (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.03.01
the measuresRoutes
againstof(possible)
intake of exposure
hazardoustosubstances:
or intake of• hazardous
Through thesubstances
mouth • Through
in a giventhe
situation
skin • Through
and prioritise
the respiratory
these. organs • Direct absorption in the
A bloodstream
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.03.02
the measuresManner
againstof(possible)
intake ofexposure
hazardous to substances:
or intake of •hazardous
Eating andsubstances
drinking with
in a dirty
givenhands
situation
• Touching
and prioritise
solvents
these.
or solvents in paint • Breathing in dust,
A gas, mist or vapour • Through an open wound
B-VCA / VOL-VCA / VIL-VCA
VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items

Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.03.03
the measuresPersonal
against (possible)
hygiene measures:
exposure•toEating
or intake
and of
drinking
hazardous
in a special
substances
room,
intaking
a givenoffsituation
dirty work
andclothing
prioritise
(dirt
these.
and dust accumulate in the clothing),
washing hands and face, cleaning, treating and covering a wound as quickly as possible • Use of effective personal protection equipment
A
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.04
can determine
Poisoningthe
factors
measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.04.01
the measuresAmbient
against and
(possible)
productexposure
factors:to
• State
or intake
or occurrence
of hazardous
of the
substances
substance
in a(dust,
givenmist,
situation
gas, vapour,
and prioritise
solid, liquid)
these. • Toxicity of the substance •
Concentration of the substance in the air breathed in • Duration of exposure to the substance
A
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.04.02
the measuresHuman
againstfactors:
(possible)
• Physical
exposure
exertion:
to or intake
whenof
performing
hazardousstrenuous
substances
work,
in a you
givenbreath
situation
deeper
and and
prioritise
fasterthese.
and therefore will inhale more of the
hazardous substance. • The fitness of the victim: fitter people have more resistance • The weight of the victim: the heavier the person the less
influence the substance normally has. • The age of the victim: young persons and older persons usually have more trouble. • The size of the
exposed skin area: the larger the skin area that has been in contact with the substance, the greater the impact. • The thickness of the skin: the
thinner the skin that has been in contact with the substance, the greater the impact. • Sensitivity: some people are more sensitive to certain
substances than others.

A
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.05
can determine
Intake and
theeffects
measures
of hazardous
against (possible)
substancesexposure
in the body
to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.05.01
the measuresEffects:
against• (possible)
Headacheexposure
• Dizziness
to •orBalance
intake of
disorders
hazardous
• Stomach
substances
cramps
in a •given
Nausea
situation
• Queasiness
and prioritise
• Heartthese.
palpitations • Tightness of the chest •
Blurred or double vision • Allergy
A
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.03.05.02
the measuresTwo against
types(possible)
of poisoning:
exposure
• Acute
to or
poisoning:
intake ofpoisoning
hazardousoccurs
substances
ratherinrapidly
a givenduring
situation
or directly
and prioritise
after the
these.
exposure to the hazardous substance
(e.g. CO poisoning) • Chronic poisoning: poisoning due to long-term or repeated exposure to the hazardous substance (e.g. solvents, heavy
metals in low doses)
A
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.06
can determine
Monitoring
theduring
measures
workagainst (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.07.02.01
the measuresConcept
against and
(possible)
objective:
exposure
• Monitoring
to or intake
is used
of hazardous
to measuresubstances
the possible
in aexposure
given situation
to hazardous
and prioritise
substances
these.
when working, for a short and/or X
longer period, and to assess the results based on the grenswaarden (threshold limit values) to estimate and prevent the chance of health
A damage during this work
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.07
can determine
Medical fitness
the measures
when working
againstwith
(possible)
hazardous
exposure
substances
to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine
08.07.03.01
the measuresMedical
againstfitness:
(possible)
• Based
exposure
on the
to exposure
or intake of
andhazardous
the state substances
of the worker’s
in a given
healthsituation
an investigation
and prioritise
determines
these. whether he/she is and will remain
A suitable
C.01.01.04 The candidate
C.01.01.04.08
can determine
Periodicalthe
medical
measures
examination
against (possible)
when working
exposure
with to
hazardous
or intakesubstances:
of hazardous substances in a given situation and prioritise these.
C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine 08.07.04.01
the measuresConcept
against and
(possible)
objective:
exposure
• Medical
to orexamination
intake of hazardous
must determine
substances
whether
in a given
the employee
situation and
remains
prioritise
suitable
these.
to continue working with the
hazardous substance • Periodicity depends on the product and the exposure, for most materials it is once a year
A
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.01
hazards C.01.01.05
substances
The The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe thefor
measures meaning of grenswaarden
working with (threshold limit values) and the limitations of sense of smell.
hazardous substances. K X X X
C.01.01.05 The candidate
C.01.01.05.01
can describe
Meaning theofmeaning
grenswaarden
of grenswaarden
(threshold limit
(threshold
values)limit values) and the limitations of sense of smell.
C.01.01.05 The candidate can describe08.04.01.01
the meaning ofMeaning
grenswaarden
of grenswaarden
(threshold (threshold
limit values)limit
andvalues):
the limitations
• The maximum
of sense concentration
of smell. of a hazardous substance as time-weighted average over a
A reference period, above which no employee must be exposed
C.01.01.05 The candidate can describe08.04.01.02
the meaning ofConditions
grenswaarden
of validity
(threshold
of grenswaarden
limit values) (threshold
and the limitations
limit values):
of sense
• Forofnormal,
smell. healthy people • On a normal working day • In a normal working
week • In normal working conditions • During normal physical exertion
A
C.01.01.05 The candidate
C.01.01.05.02
can describe
Limitations
the meaning
of sense of grenswaarden
smell (threshold limit values) and the limitations of sense of smell.
C.01.01.05 The candidate can describe08.04.02.01
the meaning ofLimitations:
grenswaarden
• Many
(threshold
hazardous
limitvapours
values) and
or gases
the limitations
have no odour
of sense
or colour
of smell.
• The smell limit can be above the accepted grenswaarde (threshold
limit value) • The smell of the hazardous substance can be masked by other non-hazardous substances • Smell is subjective or dependent on
the person
A
C.01
C Control of specific C.01.02
Hazardous
hazards The candidate can determine the hazards and safety measures to take when working with specific hazardous substances.
substances x x x
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.02 C.01.02.01
substances
hazards The The
candidate can candidate
determine can determine
the hazards the working
and safety measures to takemethod usedwith
when working to handle materials
specific hazardous that are suspected of containing asbestos in a given situation.
substances. T X
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on (old ET) number
C.01.02.01 The candidate
C.01.02.01.01
can determine
Working the
method
working
usedmethod
to handle
usedmaterials
to handle
thatmaterials
are suspected
that areof suspected
containingofasbestos
containing asbestos in a given situation.
C.01.02.01 The candidate can determine
08.08.03.01
the working method
Workingused
method:
to handle
• Before
materials
any work
thatisare
carried
suspected
out in of
locations
containing
where
asbestos
asbestos
in amay
given
besituation.
present, an assessment is to take place of the risk of
exposure to asbestos. This assessment is to be based on an asbestos inventory
• If there is a suspicion that asbestos is present, the work must be immediately halted • Alert the operational supervisor and the customer •
The customer has a sample taken by an independent laboratory to determine whether asbestos is concerned • If asbestos is present, remove
in accordance with statutory regulations

A
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.02
hazards C.01.02.02
substances
The The
candidate can candidate
determine can determine
the hazards the working
and safety measures to takemethod usedwith
when working to handle (materials
specific hazardous that are suspected of containing) asbestos in a given situation.
substances. T X X NL/B
C.01.02.02 The candidate
C.01.02.02.01
can determine
Asbestos the
legislation
workingand
method
the procedure
used to handle
if asbestos
(materials
appears
that
toare
be present:
suspected of containing) asbestos in a given situation.
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.01.01
the working method
Legal stipulations
used to handle
(B): • Every
(materials
company
that are
mustsuspected
make anof
inventory
containing)
of the
asbestos
asbestos
in apresent
given situation.
in the company; if there is asbestos present, the B
employer draws up a control programme to keep the exposure to asbestos as low as possible • New use and processing of asbestos is
prohibited • Waste containing asbestos must be collected and disposed of separately • A specific label is displayed where asbestos is present
(this applies to everything included in the inventory as well as for the recipient of asbestos waste) • If there is a possibility that the employees
are exposed to risks related to asbestos, the company must receive a copy of the asbestos inventory • The use of high-speed mechanical
equipment (high pressure cleaners, air compressors, dry blasting equipment, sanding discs and grinding machines) to process, cut or clean
asbestos or asbestos containing material or to remove asbestos is prohibited

A
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.01.02
the working method
Conditions
usedfortoworking
handle with
(materials
asbestos
that(B):
are•suspected
The company
of containing)
must be acknowledged
asbestos in a and
given
have
situation.
a certified quality assurance system • Personnel B
who remove asbestos must have had basic training and follow annual refresher courses and the foreman, in addition to the basic training,
must follow an annual refresher course (which focuses on his specific tasks) • For simple activities, no accreditation is necessary and limited
training is sufficient • The work must be reported in writing to Toezicht Welzijn (welfare supervision) at the work and to the preventieadviseur
(prevention advisor)/company doctor • There must be an approved work plan

A
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.01.03
the working method
Specific obligation
used to handle
with respect
(materials
to temporary
that are suspected
agency workers
of containing)
(B): • In
asbestos
Belgium,
in temporary
a given situation.
agency workers are not allowed to perform activities B
A related to asbestos removal
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.01.04
the working method
Statutoryused
regulations
to handle
(NL):
(materials
• New use
thatand
areprocessing
suspected of asbestos
containing)
is prohibited
asbestos in•aWaste
given containing
situation. asbestos must be collected and disposed of NL
separately • Where there is a risk of contact with asbestos, a specific label is applied
A
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.01.05
the working method
Asbestosused
products
to handle
that are
(materials
allowedthat
to be
areremoved
suspected
byof
non-certified
containing) companies
asbestos in(NL):
a given
• Gaskets
situation.
that can be removed without breaking or NL
machining • Fixed (bonded) asbestos products that can be removed without breaking • These activities may only be carried out by
appropriately trained employees (Expert in Asbestos Removal)
A
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.01.06
the working method
Health effects
used toresulting
handle from
(materials
exposure
that to
areasbestos:
suspected• Risk
of containing)
of asbestosis
asbestos
• Risk in
of aasbestos-related
given situation. lung cancer • Risk of mesothelioma

A
C.01.02.02 The candidate
C.01.02.02.02
can determine
Possible locations
the working
of asbestos
method and
usedworking
to handle
method
(materials
to follow
that are suspected of containing) asbestos in a given situation.
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.02.01
the working method
Possible used
locations
to handle
of asbestos:
(materials
• Heat
thatinsulation
are suspected
on a range
of containing)
of appliances
asbestos
and in
equipment
a given situation.
• Flanges and bearing seals • The materials used to
make steel structures and above-ground tank structures fire-resistant • In and behind the brickwork of furnaces and boilers and structures of
above-ground tanks • Insulation in electrical equipment • In fire-resistant blankets • Brake linings • Sewer pipes • Sealing material • Roofing
material and wall cladding • Floor covering
A
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine
08.08.02.02
the working method
Workingused
method:
to handle
• A risk
(materials
assessment
thatbased
are suspected
on an asbestos
of containing)
inventory
asbestos
must have
in a been
givencarried
situation.
out • Any exclusions in the asbestos inventory
do not concern the location where the work is to be done
A
C.01.02.02 The candidate
C.01.02.02.03
can determine
Working the
method
working
usedmethod
to handle
used
materials
to handle
that(materials
are suspected
that are
of containing
suspected asbestos
of containing) asbestos in a given situation.
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C.01.02.03 The
candidate can Target group
Examination state the Training contents
C.01.02.03
hazards of The
Secti Topic ET Test criteria
candidate
organic can Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on state the cyclic (old ET)
solvents, number
hazards
compounds,
C.01.02.02ofThe candidate can determine 08.08.03.01
the working method
Workingused
method:
to handle
• Before(materials
any workthat
is carried
are suspected
out in locations
of containing)
whereasbestos
asbestosinmay
a given
be present,
situation.an assessment is to take place of the risk of
organic
heavy metals, exposure to asbestos. This assessment is to be based on an asbestos inventory
solvents,
carbon cyclic • If there is a suspicion that asbestos is present, the work must be immediately halted • Alert the operational supervisor and the customer •
compounds,
monoxide, The
C.01.02.03 The customer has a sample taken by an independent laboratory to determine whether asbestos is concerned • If asbestos is present, remove
heavy
paints metals,
and
candidate in accordance with statutory regulations
C.01.02.03can
carbon
lacquers, The
state the
candidate can A
monoxide,
cement,
hazards quartz
of
state
paints
dust the
and
and
C.01 Hazardous
C.01.02 C.01.02.03
substances
The candidate
organic The
can candidate
determine can state
the hazards the hazards
and safety measuresof
to organic
take whensolvents, cyclic
working with compounds,
specific heavy metals, carbon monoxide, paints and lacquers, cement, quartz dust and domestic cleaning materials.
hazardous substances.
hazards
domesticofcyclic
lacquers, K X X X
C Control of specific hazards solvents,
organic quartz
C.01.02.03
cement,
cleaning The
compounds,
solvents,
candidate cyclic
can
dust and
materials.
heavy metals, C.01.02.03.01 Organic solvents, cyclic compounds, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, paints and lacquers, cement and quartz dust
compounds,
state the
domestic
carbon
heavy metals, 08.08.04.01 Examples: • Organic solvents: often made from crude oil, for instance white spirit • Cyclic compounds, for instance benzene, phenol, toluene
hazards
cleaning of and xylene • Heavy metals: for instance lead, mercury and zinc
monoxide,
carbon
organic
materials.
paints and
monoxide,
solvents, cyclic
lacquers, 08.08.04.02 Harmful effect: • Organic solvents: through inhalation, headache in the short term, brain damage in the long term • Cyclic compounds:
paints and
compounds, benzene and phenol are toxic, benzene is also carcinogenic • Heavy metals: very toxic • Carbon monoxide: very toxic by inhalation, prevents
cement,
lacquers,
heavy quartz
metals,
dust andquartz oxygen intake into the blood and explosion hazard • Paints and lacquers (see organic solvents) • Cement: irritating to the respiratory system
cement,
carbon and the skin, risk of eye injury, in wet condition chemical burns in the event of long-term contact • Quartz dust: prolonged inhalation may lead
domestic
dust and
monoxide, to pneumoconiosis
cleaning
domestic
paints and
materials.
cleaning
lacquers,
materials.quartz C.01.02.03.02 Domestic cleaning materials
cement,
dust and 08.08.05.01 Hazards: • Agents for unblocking drains: corrosive • Paints, varnishes: possibly containing organic solvents • Organic solvents: flammable or
domestic highly flammable, in the event of long-term use brain damage, degreases the skin (e.g. white spirit) • Detergents for dishwasher: irritating, risk
cleaning of serious eye injury
materials.
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.02
hazards C.01.02.04
substances
The The
candidate can candidate
determine can determine
the hazards the necessary
and safety measures measures
to take when workingto take
with against
specific excessively
hazardous low or high oxygen concentrations in a given situation.
substances. KT X X X
C.01.02.04 The candidate
C.01.02.04.01
can determine
Hazards of
theand
necessary
measures
measures
against to
excessively
take against
low excessively
or high oxygen
low concentrations
or high oxygen concentrations in a given situation.
C.01.02.04 The candidate
A can determine
08.01.01.01
the necessaryOxygen
measures
concentration
to take against
in normal
excessively
conditions:
low or•high
21% oxygen concentrations in a given situation.
C.01.02.04 The candidate
A can determine
08.01.01.02
the necessaryMinimum
measuresallowable
to take against
oxygenexcessively
concentration:
low or
• 19%
high oxygen concentrations in a given situation.
C.01.02.04 The candidate can determine
08.01.01.03
the necessaryConsequences
measures to take
of oxygen
against
concentrations
excessively low
that
or are
highoutside
oxygenofconcentrations
the normal range:
in a given
• Higher
situation.
than 19% 21%: increased fire and explosion hazard •
A Lower than 21%: lack of oxygen, effects depend on the percentage: dazedness, unconsciousness and death
C.01.02.04 The candidate can determine
08.01.01.04
the necessaryConditions
measures(too
to take
lowagainst
oxygenexcessively
concentration):
low or• Lack
high oxygen
of ventilation
concentrations
• Corrosion
in a• given
Othersituation.
reactions in which oxygen is used: e.g. bacteriological and
biological reactions, fire • Substances that are released into a room and as a result displace oxygen (e.g. nitrogen, other inert gases)
A
C.01.02.04 The candidate
A can determine
08.01.01.05
the necessaryConditions
measures(too
to take
highagainst
oxygenexcessively
concentration):
low or•high
Oxygen
oxygen
leaking
concentrations
from pipes, in
oxygen
a givencylinders
situation.
C.01.02.04 The candidate can determine
08.01.01.06
the necessaryMeasures
measures(too
to take
low oxygen
against concentration):
excessively low •orEliminate
high oxygen
the concentrations
lack of oxygen by
in amechanically
given situation.
ventilating the room • Use self-contained breathing
A apparatus
C.01.02.04 The candidate
A can determine
08.01.01.07
the necessaryMeasures
measures(too
to take
high against
oxygen excessively
concentration):
low or• Use
highhose
oxygenbreak
concentrations
protection • in
Noa oxygen
given situation.
cylinders in the area (e.g. confined space)
C.01
C Control of specific C.01.03
Hazardous
hazards The candidate knows the hazards of and preventive measures for leaks and biological substances.
substances x x x
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.03 C.01.03.01
substances
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows the hazards ofcan
andstate the causes,
preventive measureshazards andbiological
for leaks and preventive measures against leaks.
substances. K X X X
C.01.03.01 The candidate
C.01.03.01.01
can state
Hazards
the causes,
and causes
hazards
of leaks
and preventive
and corrective
measures
and preventive
against leaks.
measures
C.01.03.01 The candidate can state the08.09.01.01
causes, hazards
Consequences:
and preventive • Spread
measuresof product
against leaks.
in the air breathed in • Fire hazard • Environmental contamination • Slipping
A
C.01.03.01 The candidate can state the08.09.01.02
causes, hazards
Causes:
and preventive
• Poor maintenance
measures against
of systems
leaks.• Incorrect installation of flanges • Erroneous procedure when transferring from one container to
another • Leaking taps/seals • Damage (e.g. forklift truck collision)
A
C.01.03.01 The candidate can state the08.09.01.03
causes, hazards
Preventive
and preventive
and corrective
measuresmeasures:
against leaks.
• Regularly check whether the system is in order • Only allow trained personnel to perform repairs and
activities • Every starting leak must be reported • Sufficiently large leak trays under tanks • Professional repair of leaks • Professional removal
of spilt product
A
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C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.03 C.01.03.02
substances
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows the hazards ofcan
andstate the hazards
preventive measures and theand
for leaks preventive measures for working with biological substances or materials containing biological substances.
biological substances. K X X X
C.01.03.02 The candidate
C.01.03.02.01
can state
Hazards
the hazards
and preventive
and the preventive
measures for measures
workingfor withworking
biological
withsubstances
biological substances
or materialsorcontaining
materials biological
containingsubstances
biological substances.
C.01.03.02 The candidate can state the08.09.02.01
hazards and the Conditions/places
preventive measures for possibly
for working
harmful
withbiological
biological
substances:
substances•or Waste
materials
processing
containing
• Health
biological
care •substances.
Agriculture • Food industry • Contact with
animals • Sewers • Water treatment plants • Contaminated soil • Pharmaceutical industry • Biotechnology industry
A
C.01.03.02 The candidate can state the08.09.02.02
hazards and the Forms
preventive
of health
measures
damage:for• working
Infections/diseases
with biological
• Poisoning
substances• Allergy
or materials
• Fungal containing
infectionbiological
• Parasitessubstances.
A
C.01.03.02 The candidate can state the08.09.02.03
hazards and the Specific
preventive
preventive
measuresmeasures:
for working
• Skinwith
protection,
biological
including:
substances
protective
or materials
clothing,
containing
gloves, biological
protectionsubstances.
cream • Eye protection in the event of a risk
of splashes • Breathing apparatus • Washing hands • Vaccinations
A
C.01
C Control of specific C.01.04
Hazardous
hazards The candidate can name the safety measures for the storage of industrial gas cylinders and can determine the contents of the industrial gas cylinders.
substances x x x
C.01
C Control of Hazardous
specific C.01.04
hazards C.01.04.01
substances
The The
candidate can candidate
determine can name
the volume the safety
and safety measures
measures for the
for the storage storagegasofcylinders.
of industrial industrial gas cylinders and can determine the contents of the industrial gas cylinders in a given situation. T X X X
C.01.04.01 The candidate
C.01.04.01.01
can determine
Colour coding
the volume
of gas cylinders
and safetyand measures
important forgases
the storage of industrial gas cylinders in a given situation.
C.01.04.01 The candidate
A can determine 08.10.01.01
the volume and Principle
safetyformeasures
distinguishing
for thebetween
storage of
gasindustrial
cylinders:
gas• Colour
cylinders
coding
in a given
in accordance
situation.with the old and the new code
C.01.04.01 The candidate can determine 08.10.01.02
the volume and Colour
safety
codemeasures
on cylinders
for the
containing
storage of
oxygen,
industrial
nitrogen,
gas cylinders
carbon indioxide,
a givenairsituation.
and acetylene: • Oxygen (white shoulder) • Nitrogen (black shoulder)
• Carbon dioxide (grey shoulder) • Air (light green shoulder) • Acetylene (chestnut brown shoulder)
A
C.01.04.01 The candidate can determine 08.10.01.03
the volume and Points
safety
to consider
measures with
for respect
the storage
to the
of use
industrial
of the gas
correct
cylinders
gas cylinder:
in a given
• Inspect
situation.
the colour code of the cylinder • Verify by reading the label

A
C.01.04.01 The candidate
C.01.04.01.02
can determine
Safety measures
the volume
for the
andstorage
safety measures
of gas cylinders
for the storage of industrial gas cylinders in a given situation.
C.01.04.01 The candidate can determine
08.10.03.01
the volume and
Safety
safety
measures:
measures• Secure
for theproperly
storage •ofProtect
industrial
against
gas cylinders
adverse weather
in a giveninfluences
situation.• Screen from sun and other radiated heat sources • Do not
set up series of gas cylinders at the workplace • Sufficient ventilation of the storage location • Do not store in/near cellars and
excavations/wells (many gases are heavier than air and can remain ‘hanging’) • Keep oxygen cylinders separate from cylinders containing
flammable gases • Ensure there are the correct fire-fighting agents and water for use as a coolant near the storage location

A
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific hazards and radiation x x x
C.02
C Control of specific C.02.01
Electricity
hazards The candidate knows the hazards and safety measures for working with electricity.
and radiation x x x
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.01 C.02.01.01
and The
hazards radiation The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe thefor
measures hazards
working and
with causes of accidents when working with electricity.
electricity. K X
C.02.01.01 The candidate
C.02.01.01.01
can describe
Hazardsthewhen
hazards
working
and with
causes
electricity
of accidents when working with electricity.
C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe12.01.01.01
the hazards andHazards:
causes of
• Electrocution
accidents when
• Injury
working
caused
withby
electricity.
sparks and arcs • Injury caused by electric shock and the reaction to an electric shock • Risk of fire
and explosion
A
C.02.01.01 The candidate
C.02.01.01.02
can describe
Effect of
the
electrical
hazardscurrent
and causes
on the
of body
accidents when working with electricity.
C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe12.01.03.01
the hazards andFactors
causesthat
of accidents
influencewhen
the intensity
workingofwith
theelectricity.
current when an electrical current passes through the body: • Voltage difference • Resistance of the
surface, including shoes (linoleum and a rubber mat have a high resistance, earth floors, paved floors and concrete floors are good conductors
and therefore have a low resistance)
A
C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe12.01.03.02
the hazards and
Secondary
causes ofinjury
accidents
whenwhen
working
working
withwith
electricity:
electricity.
• In the event of electrocution, the victim can be startled and as a result get injured • In the
event of a short circuit, one can get hit by flying material • In the event of a short circuit one can be flung aside by the pressure wave

A
C.02.01.01 The candidate
C.02.01.01.03
can describe
Causesthe
of accidents
hazards and
when
causes
working
of accidents
with electricity
when working with electricity.
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on (old ET) number
C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe12.01.05.01
the hazards and
Causes
causesofofaccidents:
accidents•when
Defective
working
and with
unsound
electricity.
machines, appliances and pipes/cables • Poor or missing earth connections • Erroneous
installation or assembly • Direct or indirect Contact with live parts • Injudicious use of electrical installations and/or materials • Lack of
attention, carelessness and ignorance
A
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.01 C.02.01.02
and The
hazards radiation The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe thefor
measures hazards
working and
with causes of accidents when working with electricity and
electricity. the theory of electrocution K X X
C.02.01.02 The candidate
C.02.01.02.01
can describe
Hazardsthewhen
hazards
working
and with
causes
electricity
of accidents when working with electricity and the theory of electrocution
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.01.01
the hazards andHazards:
causes of
• Electrocution
accidents when
• Injury
working
caused
withby
electricity
sparks andandarcs
the•theory
Injury of
caused
electrocution
by electric shock and the reaction to an electric shock • Risk of fire
and explosion
A
C.02.01.02 The candidate
C.02.01.02.02
can describe
Effect of
the
electrical
hazardscurrent
and causes
on the
of body
accidents when working with electricity and the theory of electrocution
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.03.01
the hazards andFactors
causesthat
of accidents
influencewhen
the intensity
workingofwith
theelectricity
current whenand an
theelectrical
theory ofcurrent
electrocution
passes through the body: • Voltage difference • Resistance of the
surface, including shoes (linoleum and a rubber mat have a high resistance, an earth floor, a paved or concrete floor is a good conductor and
therefore has a low resistance)
A
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.03.02
the hazards and
Secondary
causes ofinjury
accidents
whenwhen
working
working
withwith
electricity:
electricity
• In and
the the
event
theory
of electrocution,
of electrocution
the victim can be startled and as a result get injured • In the
event of a short circuit, one can get hit by flying material • In the event of a short circuit one can be flung aside by the pressure wave

A
C.02.01.02 The candidate
C.02.01.02.03
can describe
Causesthe
of accidents
hazards and
when
causes
working
of accidents
with electricity
when working with electricity and the theory of electrocution
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.05.01
the hazards and
Causes
causesofofaccidents:
accidents•when
Defective
working
and with
unsound
electricity
machines,
and the
appliances
theory ofand
electrocution
pipes/cables • Poor or missing earth connections • Erroneous
installation or assembly • Direct or indirect contact with live parts • Injudicious use of electrical installations and/or materials • Lack of
attention, carelessness and ignorance
A
C.02.01.02 The candidate
C.02.02.02.04
can describe
Theorythe
of electrocution
hazards and causes of accidents when working with electricity and the theory of electrocution
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.02.01
the hazards and Factors
causesthat
of accidents
influencewhen
injury:working
• The route
with that
electricity
the electrical
and the current
theory of
takes
electrocution
through the body • Current intensity • Duration of the current
passing through the body
A
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.02.02
the hazards and Influence
causes of
ofaccidents
an electrical
whencurrent
working
of 30
with
mA:electricity
• Rise in and
blood
thepressure,
theory ofdifficult,
electrocution
irregular pulse, unconsciousness, risk of ventricle fibrillation,
A convulsions
C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe12.01.02.03
the hazards and Difference
causes ofbetween
accidentsdirect
whencurrent
workingandwith
alternating
electricitycurrent:
and the•theory
Direct of
current
electrocution
is less dangerous than alternating current (in general) • 120 V direct
current and 50 V alternating current are (under dry conditions) harmless (guideline) • In the event of short circuit, direct current causes larger
arcs than alternating current
A
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.01
hazards C.02.01.03
and The
radiation The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe thefor
measures (effect of)with
working safety measures to take when working with electricity.
electricity. K X X X
C.02.01.03 The candidate
C.02.01.03.01
can describe
Safety measures
the (effecttoof)take
safety
whenmeasures
workingtowith
takeelectricity
when working with electricity.
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe12.02.01.01
the (effect of) safety
Safetymeasures
measures:to• take
Physical
whenprotection
working with
• Double
electricity.
insulation • Insulation • Earth leakage protection • Use of very low voltages • Earthing

A
C.02.01.03 The candidate
C.02.01.03.02
can describe
Physicalthe
protection
(effect of) safety measures to take when working with electricity.
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.02.01
the (effect of) safety
Definition:
measures
• By installing
to take when
a guard
working
or cover,
withthe
electricity.
live parts are made inaccessible
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.02.02
the (effect of) safety
Examples:
measures
• Switch
to take
box •when
Housing
working
of a washing
with electricity.
machine
C.02.01.03 The candidate
C.02.01.03.03
can describe
Insulation
the (effect of) safety measures to take when working with electricity.
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe12.02.03.01
the (effect of) safety
Definition:
measures
• Livetoparts
takeare
when
made
working
inaccessible
with electricity.
by covering them with non-conductive material that can only be removed by breaking it
A
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.03.02
the (effect of) safety
Examples
measures
of insulation
to takematerials:
when working
• Rubber
with •electricity.
Plastic • Ceramics
C.02.01.03 The candidate
C.02.01.03.04
can describe
Earth leakage
the (effect
circuit
of) breaker
safety measures to take when working with electricity.
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on (old ET) number
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe12.02.04.01
the (effect of) safety
Function
measures
and operation:
to take when
• Detects
working
earth
with
leaks,
electricity.
as soon as a current above a certain value leaks to earth, the earth leakage circuit breaker trips
A and turns off the power
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe12.02.04.02
the (effect of) safety
Limitations:
measures
• Does
to take
not offer
whenabsolute
workingsafety
with electricity.
• Must be tested regularly • Does not protect against overcurrent, heating up and short circuit

A
C.02.01.03 The candidate
C.02.01.03.05
can describe
Safety earthing
the (effect of) safety measures to take when working with electricity.
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.05.01
the (effect of) safety
Definition:
measures
• Connection
to take when
between
working
the external
with electricity.
metal parts of electrical appliances and earth
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.05.02
the (effect of) safety
Function:
measures
• In thetoevent
take when
of a defect
working
in an
with
electrical
electricity.
appliance, safety earthing prevents external metal parts becoming live
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.05.03
the (effect of) safety
Rule: •measures
When earthing,
to take wherever
when working
possible
withconnect
electricity.
to the existing earth network
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe12.02.05.04
the (effect of) safety
Scaffold
measures
(platform)to take
and earth
whenwire:
working
• Scaffold
with electricity.
(platform) must be earthed when there are electrical cables, wires and/or electrical equipment
A (including hand-held tools) on the scaffolding that carry an unsafe voltage
C.02.01.03 The candidate
A can describe12.02.05.05
the (effect of) safety
Safetymeasures
measure that
to take
must
when
be taken
working
in the
with
area
electricity.
of electricity for containers: • Connect in accordance with the instructions
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.01 C.02.01.04
and The
hazards radiation The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe thefor
measures hazards
working and
with safety measures to take when using temporary electrical
electricity. equipment. K X X X
C.02.01.04 The candidate
C.02.01.04.01
can describe
Hazardsthe
and
hazards
safety and
measures
safety to
measures
take when
to take
usingwhen
temporary
using temporary
electrical equipment
electrical equipment.
C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe12.04.01.01
the hazards andSafety
safetymeasures
measurestototake
takebefore
whenworking
using temporary
with electrical
electrical
equipment:
equipment.
• Visually check for damage and non-conformities • Report damage and do
not use damaged equipment
A
C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe12.04.01.02
the hazards andProtection
safety measures
value ofto
thetake
earth
whenleakage
usingcircuit
temporary
breaker
electrical
in the temporary
equipment.construction site junction box for extra safety: • 30 mA earth leakage
A circuit breaker (for each outgoing supply)
C.02.01.04 The candidate
A can describe12.04.01.03
the hazards and
Hazard
safety(cable
measures
reels):
to •take
If a when
cable reel
usingistemporary
not completely
electrical
unwound
equipment.
when used, it can become very hot and cause a fire
C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe12.04.01.04
the hazards and
Safety
safetymeasures
measures(cable
to take
reels):
when • Always
using temporary
comply with
electrical
the maximum
equipment.
allowable power of the reel in the wound up and unwound state • Unwind
the cable completely from the reel
A
C.02.01.04 The candidate
A can describe12.04.01.05
the hazards and
Hazard
safety(power
measures
cables
to take
and when
extension
usingcables):
temporary
• Overloading
electrical equipment.
of the cable
C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe12.04.01.06
the hazards and
Safety
safetymeasure
measures
(power
to take
cables
when and
using
extension
temporary
cables):
electrical
• Ensure
equipment.
that the power or extension cable is suitable for the power consumed by the
A connected appliances
C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe12.04.01.08
the hazards and
Protective
safety measures
devices for
to take
housings:
when •using
Double
temporary
insulation
electrical
(add sign)
equipment.
does not protect against the penetration of dust and moisture • Protection
against the penetration of moisture (e.g. rain) • Protection against the penetration of dust • Protection against impact and falling objects

A
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.01 C.02.01.05
and The
hazards radiation The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe thefor
measures hazards
working and
with safety measures to take in the event of static electricity.
electricity. K X X X
C.02.01.05 The candidate
C.02.01.05.01
can describe
Static electricity
the hazardsandand
safety
safety
measures
measures to take in the event of static electricity.
C.02.01.05 The candidate
A can describe12.05.01.01
the hazards and Definition:
safety measures
• The build
to take
up ofin an
theelectrical
event of potential
static electricity.
other than in regular electricity systems
C.02.01.05 The candidate can describe12.05.01.02
the hazards and Situations
safety measures
with a risk
to of
take
static
in the
electricity:
event of•static
Risingelectricity.
gas or vapour bubbles that cause turbulence • When spraying paint or similar activities •
Rubbing plastic • During the pneumatic transport of powders and granulates in mixers, feeders of weighing bunkers, tanker trucks • Friction of
clothing against the skin • Drive belts • For some liquids, when the liquid flows through a plastic pipe or is stirred • Walking over plastic floor
covering
A
C.02.01.05 The candidate can describe12.05.01.03
the hazards and
Hazards:
safety measures
• Discharge
to of
take
static
in the
electricity
event ofcan
static
result
electricity.
in a spark • Sensitive Electronic equipment can be damaged by static discharge

A
C.02.01.05 The candidate can describe12.05.01.04
the hazards and
Measures
safety measures
to limit static
to take
electricity:
in the event
• Earth
of static
pipelines,
electricity.
equipment and tanks • Limit the height that a product falls in a storage vessel or tank •
Limit the speed of flow • When earthing, wherever possible connect to the existing earth network • Wear antistatic shoes and clothing • Add
antistatic material to the liquid
A
C.02
C Control of specific C.02.02
Electricity
hazards The candidate knows the different qualifications in relation to working on electrical systems.
and radiation x x x
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Examination Training contents
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on (old ET) number
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.02
hazards C.02.02.01
and The
radiation The candidate
candidate knows the different can describe
qualifications the different
in relation qualifications
to working in relation to working on electrical systems.
on electrical systems. K X X NL/B
C.02.02.01 The candidate
C.02.02.01.01
can describe
Required
thequalifications
different qualifications
of persons in
whorelation
can come
to working
into contact
on electrical
with electricity
systems.
C.02.02.01 The candidate
A can describe12.03.01.01
the different qualifications
Layman (NL):in•relation
Someone towho
working
is not
onanelectrical
electricalsystems.
expert NL
C.02.02.01 The candidate
A can describe12.03.01.02
the different qualifications
Powers of a layman
in relation
(NL):
to •working
None on electrical systems. NL
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.03
the different qualifications
Sufficiently Trained
in relation
Person
to working
(NL): • Someone
on electrical
who systems.
has been sufficiently instructed by professional people, as a result of which he or she is able NL
A to prevent the hazards that can be caused by electricity
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.04
the different qualifications
Powers of Sufficiently
in relationTrained
to working
Person
on electrical
(NL): • Thesystems.
execution of carefully described activities for which demonstrably sufficient instruction has NL
been given and under regular supervision: electrical activities requiring more in-depth knowledge require persons with far-reaching powers of
A authority, a professional person
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.05
the different qualifications
Professional inPerson
relation
(NL):
to •working
A person
onwho
electrical
has been
systems.
appointed and who has relevant (electrical) training and experience, allowing him/her to NL
A recognise and prevent hazards caused by electricity
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.06
the different qualifications
Non-expert or in layman
relation(B):
to working
• BA1: aon
normal
electrical
person
systems.
• BA2: children • BA3: people with a disability B
A
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.07
the different qualifications
Warned person in relation
(B): • BA4:
to working
a persononwho
electrical
has been
systems.
provided with sufficient information to avoid the hazards of electricity: e.g. operational and B
A maintenance personnel of electrical installations
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.08
the different qualifications
Authorised person
in relation
(B): •toBA5:
working
a person
on electrical
with sufficient
systems.
technical knowledge or experience with respect to the installation to avoid the hazards B
A caused by electricity (e.g. engineers and technicians familiar with the installation)
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe12.03.01.09
the different qualifications
Conditions that
in relation
are placedto working
on people
on who
electrical
are allowed
systems.to enter electrical rooms or who are allowed to work on electrical systems (B): • BA4 or B
A BA5 (in function of the activities)
C.02
C Control of specific C.02.03
Electricity
hazards The candidate knows the hazards and safety measures in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
and radiation x x x
C.02
C Control of Electricity
specific C.02.03 C.02.03.01
and The
hazards radiation The candidate
candidate knows cansafety
the hazards and describe theinhazards
measures and
relation to safety
ionising andmeasures
non-ionisingin relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
radiation. K X X
C.02.03.01 The candidate
C.02.03.01.01
can describe
Ionisingthe
radiation
hazardsand
anditssafety
hazards
measures in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.06.01.01
the hazards and
Definition
safety measures
(ionisinginradiation):
relation to• ionising
Radiationand
that
non-ionising
is capable of
radiation.
creating electrically charged particles in the radiated material (for instance the cell X
A structure in the human body) and can therefore change the structure of the material
C.02.03.01 The candidate
A can describe12.06.01.02
the hazards and
Definition
safety measures
(radioactive
in relation
substance):
to ionising
• A substance
and non-ionising
that emitsradiation.
ionising radiation
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.06.01.03
the hazards and
Activities
safety measures
and situations
in relation
with ionising
to ionising
radiation:
and non-ionising
• Extraction
radiation.
of natural gas, processing ore • Medicine, nursing • Nuclear power plants •
Detection devices • Material inspection • Measuring equipment in the processing industry
A
C.02.03.01 The candidate
A can describe12.06.01.04
the hazards and
Definition
safety measures
(natural in
radioactivity):
relation to ionising
• The spontaneous
and non-ionising
emission
radiation.
of ionising radiation by naturally occurring substances
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.06.01.05
the hazards and
Factors
safetythat
measures
influence
in relation
the degree
to ionising
of exposure:
and non-ionising
• Distance radiation.
to the radiation source • Type of radioactive substance • Duration of exposure to the
radiation
A
C.02.03.01 The candidate
C.02.03.01.02
can describe
Safety measures
the hazards
in and
the event
safetyofmeasures
ionising radiation
in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.06.02.01
the hazards and
Safety
safetymeasures:
measures•inKeeprelation
as fartoaway
ionising
as possible
and non-ionising
• Avoid contamination
radiation. with a radioactive substance through appropriate hygiene and by
leaving packaging containing radioactive substances intact • Cordon off the area around the source • Wear the correct PBM (personal
protection equipment) • Place warning signs • Carry out (permanent) measurements
A
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.06.02.02
the hazards andObligations
safety measures
for employees
in relation
whotowork
ionising
on equipment
and non-ionising
or substances
radiation.that emit ionising radiation: • Measure and monitor the personal dose
experienced by people • To have a medical examination
A
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.06.02.03
the hazards andTasks
safety
of measures
the radiation
in relation
expert that
to ionising
a company
and non-ionising
must call on:radiation.
• To monitor radiation safety and hygiene • To check whether employees, tools,
equipment or workplace are contaminated • If required, to prescribe additional measures or halt the activities
A
C.02.03.01 The candidate
C.02.03.01.03
can describe
Non-ionising
the hazards
radiation
and safety measures in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
C.02.03.01 The candidate
A can describe12.07.01.01
the hazards andDefinition
safety measures
(non-ionising
in relation
radiation):
to ionising
• Radiation
and non-ionising
different toradiation.
and weaker than ionising radiation, not capable of creating ions
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.07.01.02
the hazards and
Examples:
safety measures
• Microwaves
in relation
• Ultraviolet
to ionising
radiation
and non-ionising
• Sunlight radiation.
• Laser beams • Infrared radiation • Radio waves
A
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on (old ET) number
C.02.03.01 The candidate
C.02.03.01.04
can describe
Safety measures
the hazards
in and
the event
safetyofmeasures
non-ionising
in relation
radiation
to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe12.07.02.01
the hazards and
Safety
safetymeasures:
measures•inPay
relation
attention
to ionising
to instructions
and non-ionising
and information
radiation.
displayed on appliances • Observe the instructions related to the duration of
use • Observe safety distances
A
C.03
C Control of Fire
specific and explosion
hazards x x x
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.01
hazards The candidate knows the hazards of fire and explosion.
explosion x x x
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.01
hazards C.03.01.01
explosion
The The candidate
candidate knows the hazards ofcan
firedescribe the relevant aspects and concepts in relation
and explosion. to fire and explosion. K X X X
C.03.01.01 The candidate
C.03.01.01.01
can describe
Factorsthe
required
relevant
foraspects
a fire orand
explosion
conceptsto occur
in relation to fire and explosion.
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.01.01
the relevant aspects
Requiredandfactors:
concepts • Flammable
in relation to
substance
fire and explosion.
• Ignition energy • Oxygen
A
C.03.01.01 The candidate
C.03.01.01.02
can describe
Concepts
theinrelevant
relationaspects
to fire and
andexplosion
concepts in relation to fire and explosion.
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.01
the relevant aspects
Flash point
and concepts
(ignition in
temperature):
relation to fire
• The
andlowest
explosion.
temperature at which a liquid develops so much flammable vapour that it can be ignited in the
A air that is present, under normal air conditions
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.02
the relevant aspects
Explosion
and limits:
concepts
• Minimum
in relation
orto
maximum
fire and explosion.
amount of gas/vapour in the air that makes an explosion possible • Limits of the explosion range
A
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.03
the relevant aspects
Auto-ignition
and concepts
temperature:
in relation
• The
to fire
lowest
andtemperature
explosion. at which a substance ignites spontaneously without any outside influence, measured
A under normal air conditions
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.04
the relevant aspects
Explosion
and range:
concepts
• The
in relation
range oftoratios
fire and
between
explosion.
air and gas/vapour within which an explosion can occur • The area between the upper and
A lower explosion limits
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.05
the relevant aspects
Lowerand
explosion
concepts
limit:
in relation
• Lower to
Explosion
fire andLimit
explosion.
• The minimum concentration of gas/vapour that must be present in the air to cause an
A explosion
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.06the relevant aspects
Upperandexplosion
concepts
limit:
in relation
• Upper to Explosion
fire and Limit
explosion.
• The maximum concentration of gas/vapour in the air at which an explosion can still occur
A
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.02.07the relevant aspects
Ignition
andsource:
concepts
• Aninignition
relationsource
to fireprovides
and explosion.
the energy needed for a substance to burn or explode • Examples of ignition sources are: naked
flames and hot gases, mechanical sparks and welding sparks, electrical installations and equipment, hot surfaces, static electricity, lightning
A
C.03.01.01 The candidate
A can describe09.01.02.08
the relevant aspects
Explosion:
and concepts
• An explosion
in relation
is a very
to fire
rapidly
and explosion.
developing fire that releases a pressure wave
C.03.01.01 The candidate
C.03.01.01.04
can describe
Influence
theofrelevant
a fire onaspects
the surroundings
and concepts in relation to fire and explosion.
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.04.01the relevant aspects
Influence
andof concepts
smoke and
in relation
combustion
to firegases:
and explosion.
• Limited visibility • Possibly toxic or hazardous • The combustion gases are lighter than air
A
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe09.01.04.02the relevant aspects
Influence
andof concepts
heat: • Fire
in relation
heats upto fire
products
and explosion.
in the vicinity, as a result of which they can reach their auto-ignition temperature and ignite
spontaneously • Radiated heat heats up gas cylinders and reservoirs in the vicinity so that they can crack and explode • Due to heat it is
A difficult to get closer to the fire
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.01
hazards C.03.01.02
explosion
The The candidate
candidate knows the hazards ofcan
firerecognise explosion risk zones and describe the use of a personal explosion meter.
and explosion. K X X
C.03.01.02 The candidate
C.03.01.02.01
can recognise
Explosion explosion
risk zonesrisk zones and describe the use of a personal explosion meter.
C.03.01.02 The candidate can recognise09.05.01.01 explosion riskDescription:
zones and describe
• In an explosion
the use ofrisk
a personal
zone it isexplosion
possible meter.
for an explosive mixture to arise • In this environment, special measures must be taken to
prevent the ignition of explosive mixtures that may be present • Branches/sectors where explosion risks may be present include: chemical
industry, rubbish dumps, power plants, waste-processing companies, gas companies, timber-processing industry, agricultural businesses
(biogas), metal-processing companies, food and feed industry, pharmaceutical industry, refineries, recycling companies.
A
C.03.01.02 The candidate
A can recognise09.05.01.02
explosion riskSign:
zones• and
Warning
describe
sign the
displaying
use of aExpersonal explosion meter.
C.03.01.02 The candidate
C.03.01.02.02
can recognise
Use of aexplosion
personal explosion
risk zonesmeter
and describe the use of a personal explosion meter.
C.03.01.02 The candidate can recognise09.05.04.01explosion riskUse:
zones
• Wear
and describe
at chestthe
level
useand
of not
a personal
underneath
explosion
clothing
meter.
• Test before use, or must have been tested before use • Actions to be taken in case of
an alarm
A
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.01 C.03.01.03
explosion
hazards The The candidate
candidate knows the hazards ofcan
firedetermine
and explosion.the correct measures in relation to explosion risk zones in a given situation. T X
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C.03.01.03 The candidate
C.03.01.03.01
can determine
Explosionthe
riskcorrect
zones measures in relation to explosion risk zones in a given situation.
C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
09.05.01.01
the correct measures
Description:
in relation
• In an explosion
to explosion
riskrisk
zone
zones
it is in
possible
a givenfor
situation.
an explosive mixture to arise • In this environment, special measures must be taken to
prevent the ignition of explosive mixtures that may be present • Branches/sectors where explosion risks may be present include: chemical
industry, rubbish dumps, power plants, waste-processing companies, gas companies, timber-processing industry, agricultural businesses
(biogas), metal-processing companies, food and feed industry, pharmaceutical industry, refineries, recycling companies.
A
C.03.01.03 The candidate
A can determine
09.05.01.02
the correct measures
Sign: • Warning
in relation
signtodisplaying
explosionExrisk zones in a given situation.
C.03.01.03 The candidate
C.03.01.03.02
can determine
Products the
thatcorrect
can result
measures
in environments
in relationwith
to explosion
an explosion
risk zones
risk andin the
a given
different
situation.
zones
C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
09.05.02.01
the correct measures
Zones (gasinand
relation
dust):to•explosion
Zones 0, 1risk
andzones
2: gasin•aZones
given 20,
situation.
21 and 22: dust • The lower the figure, the higher the risk and the chance of an
explosive atmosphere and the more stringent the requirements placed on the installations and activities
A
C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
09.05.02.02
the correct measures
Products:in• relation
Flammableto explosion
gases/vapours
risk zones
• Liquids
in a given
with asituation.
flashpoint lower than the ambient temperature • Dust clouds
A
C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
09.05.02.03
the correct measures
Specific regulations
in relation for
to explosion
an environment
risk zones
withinan
a given
explosion
situation.
risk: • Approved, written permission for the execution of the task • Prescribed
personal protection equipment (safety shoes and safety clothing that do not generate static electricity) • Equipment and activities in
accordance with the werkvergunning (work permit) (explosion-safe equipment, mobile telephones and tools) • Specific regulations and
precautionary measures in accordance with the werkvergunning (work permit) • Presence of written instructions • Suitable training for the
employees involved

A
C.03.01.03 The candidate
C.03.01.03.03
can determine
Use of a stationary
the correct(fixed)
measures
explosion
in relation
meterto explosion risk zones in a given situation.
C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine
09.05.03.01
the correct measures
Use: • When
in relation
settingto
up,explosion
take account
risk zones
of: possible
in a given
sources
situation.
of released gas, wind direction, density of the gas, distance to the source • In the
event of an alarm given by the explosion meter, switch off ignition sources, leave the zone and notify • In the event of another alarm and if
applicable, switch off ignition sources, and leave the zone
A
C.03.01.03 The candidate
C.03.01.03.04
can determine
Use of a personal
the correct
explosion
measures
meter
in relation to explosion risk zones in a given situation.
C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine 09.05.04.01
the correct measures
Use: • Wear
in relation
at chesttolevel
explosion
and not
risk
underneath
zones in a clothing
given situation.
• Test before use, or must have been tested before use • Actions to be taken in case of
an alarm
A
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.02
hazards The candidate can select the correct extinguishing agent.
explosion x x x
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.02
hazards C.03.02.01
explosion
The The
candidate can candidate
select can
the correct select theagent.
extinguishing most suitable extinguishing agent in a given situation. T X X X
C.03.02.01 The candidate
C.03.02.01.01
can select
Classification
the most in
suitable
fire classes
extinguishing agent in a given situation.
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.02.01.01
most suitableFire
extinguishing
classes: • Class
agentA:infire
a given
involving
situation.
solid materials • Class B: fire involving liquids • Class C: fire involving gases • Class D: fire involving
A combustible metals • Non-classified fires
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.02.01.02
most suitableDescription
extinguishingof agent
fire classes:
in a given
• A: situation.
fires involving solid substances, so-called dry fire seats, for instance wood, paper, cotton, plastic, textile • B: fires
involving liquids or substances that become liquids, so-called fatty fire seats, for instance petrol, oil, alcohols, paints, rubber, paraffin, solvents
• C: fires involving gases, including methane, propane, butane, acetylene • D: fires involving combustible metals, including magnesium,
aluminium, potassium, sodium, metal alloys • non-classified fires such as fires in and on electrical appliances
A
C.03.02.01 The candidate
C.03.02.01.02
can select
Extinguishing
the most suitable
agents and
extinguishing
fire classesagent in a given situation.
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.02.02.01
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingmethods
agent in a(class
givenA situation.
fire): • Extinguish using water • Extinguish using fire extinguishing powder (in practice ABC powder) • Extinguish
A using foam • Fire blanket, can be used on burning products and persons and for fire on a flat surface
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.02.02.02
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingmethods
agent in a(class
givenB situation.
fire): • Extinguish using fire extinguishing powder (in practice ABC or BC powder) • Extinguish using foam •
A Extinguish using sand
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.02.02.03
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingmethods
agent in a(class
givenC situation.
fire): • Shut off gas supply • Extinguish using fire extinguishing powder (in practice ABC or BC powder)
A
C.03.02.01 The candidate
A can select the09.02.02.04
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingmethods
agent in a(class
givenD situation.
fire): • Extinguish using a specific extinguishing powder
C.03.02.01 The candidate
A can select the09.02.02.05
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingmethods
agent in a(non-classified
given situation. fire): • Extinguish using carbon dioxide • Extinguish using modified foam
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on (old ET) number
C.03.02.01 The candidate
C.03.02.01.03
can select
Mostthe
important
most suitable
extinguishing
extinguishing
principles
agent in a given situation.
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.03.01.01
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingprinciples:
agent in a •given
Switch
situation.
off/remove fuel • Reduce ignition energy and remove heat by cooling • Displacement of oxygen and oxygen
occlusion • Remove the ignition source
A
C.03.02.01 The candidate
C.03.02.01.04
can select
Hazards
the most
and disadvantages
suitable extinguishing
of the various
agent fire
in aextinguishing
given situation.
agents
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.03.02.01
most suitableWater:
extinguishing
• Causesagent
water
in damage
a given situation.
• Conducts electricity • There are many chemical substances that react fiercely with water • Hazardous if used
on burning liquid: causes burning liquids to splatter resulting in jets of flame; many liquids float on water allowing the fire to spread • Sensitive
A to freezing • Environmental damage due to contaminated fire water
C.03.02.01 The candidate
A can select the09.03.02.02
most suitableFoam:
extinguishing
• Causesagent
limited
in adamage
given situation.
• Sensitive to freezing • Foam can conduct electricity
C.03.02.01 The candidate
A can select the09.03.02.03
most suitableSand:
extinguishing
• Sand rapidly
agent in
cakes
a given
on and
situation.
hardens
C.03.02.01 The candidate
A can select the09.03.02.04
most suitableExtinguishing
extinguishingpowder:
agent in •a Has
givena limited
situation.
cooling effect • Reduces visibility in small areas • Causes damage • Contaminates
C.03.02.01 The candidate
A can select the09.03.02.05
most suitableCarbon
extinguishing
dioxide:
agent
• Risk
inof
a given
frostbite
situation.
due to low temperature • Can create a suffocating atmosphere due to oxygen displacement
C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the09.03.02.06most suitableFire
extinguishing
blankets: •agent
One has
in a to
given
get situation.
close to the seat of the fire • If not used properly, danger for the person fighting the fire • If incorrectly or
A incompletely covered, there is a greater risk of injury and damage
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.02
hazards C.03.02.02
explosion
The The
candidate can candidate
select can
the correct name theagent.
extinguishing extinguishing characteristics of the various extinguishing agents. K X X
C.03.02.02 The candidate
C.03.02.02.01
can name Catalysis
the extinguishing characteristics of the various extinguishing agents.
C.03.02.02 The candidate can name the09.01.03.01 extinguishing The
characteristics
concept of of
catalysis:
the various
• Certain
extinguishing
productsagents.
can influence the fire (reaction of fuel and oxygen): a positive catalyst promotes the reaction
speed, therefore this will fan the fire • Certain products can influence the fire (reaction of fuel and oxygen): a negative catalyst slows down the
reaction speed, therefore this will slow down the fire
A
C.03.02.02 The candidate
C.03.02.02.02
can name
Extinguishing
the extinguishing
characteristics
characteristics
of the various
of the fire
various
extinguishing
extinguishing
agents
agents.
C.03.02.02 The candidate
A can name the09.03.03.01
extinguishing Water:
characteristics
• Limitedofoxygen
the various
displacement
extinguishing
due agents.
to steam • Cooling ability
C.03.02.02 The candidate
A can name the09.03.03.02
extinguishing Foam
characteristics
• Excludesofoxygen
the various
fromextinguishing
the seat of the
agents.
fire • Cooling
C.03.02.02 The candidate
A can name the09.03.03.03
extinguishing Sand
characteristics
• Excludesofoxygen
the various extinguishing agents.
C.03.02.02 The candidate can name the09.03.03.04
extinguishing Extinguishing
characteristicspowder
of the various
• Slowsextinguishing
down the combustion
agents. reaction between the flammable substance and oxygen, negative catalysis • Excludes
A oxygen to a limited degree
C.03.02.02 The candidate
A can name the09.03.03.05
extinguishing Carbon
characteristics
dioxide:of• the
Displaces
variousoxygen
extinguishing
• Limitedagents.
cooling capacity
C.03.02.02 The candidate
A can name the09.03.03.06
extinguishing Fire
characteristics
blankets: •of
Exclude
the various
oxygenextinguishing agents.
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.03
hazards The candidate can determine the correct actions to take for a fire.
explosion x x x
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.03
hazards C.03.03.01
explosion
The The
candidate can candidate
determine can determine
the correct theforcorrect
actions to take a fire. actions to take in a given fire
situation. T X X X
C.03.03.01 The candidate
C.03.03.01.01
can determine
Actions tothe
take
correct
in theactions
event of
toatake
fire in a given fire situation.
C.03.03.01 The candidate can determine
09.04.01.01
the correct actions
Actionstototake
takein(when
a given
a fire is
situation.
detected): • Ensure your own safety • Report the fire • Warn the people in the vicinity of the fire • Shut the
doors and windows • Guide people to safety • Extinguish the fire, if you can
A
C.03.03.01 The candidate can determine
09.04.01.02
the correct actions
Actionstototake
takein(extinguishing):
a given fire situation.
• Ensure your own safety at all times • Choose the correct extinguishing agent • Extinguish the fire • Remain
alert even when the fire appears to be extinguished, it can still fan up again • If you cannot extinguish the fire, stop trying to do so and
evacuate
A
C.03.03.01 The candidate
A can determine 09.04.01.04
the correct actions
Actionstototake
takein(treating
a given fire
burns):
situation.
• As soon as possible, flush with water for at least 15 minutes
C.03
C Control of Fire and
specific C.03.03
hazards C.03.03.02
explosion
The The
candidate can candidate
determine can state
the correct the
actions to tasks
take forand the set requirements of a fire attendant/hot work attendant.
a fire. K X X NL/B
C.03.03.02 The candidate
C.03.03.02.01
can state
Firethe
attendant
tasks and tasks
the set requirements of a fire attendant/hot work attendant.
C.03.03.02 The candidate can state the09.04.02.01tasks and the set Tasks
requirements
of the fire attendant
of a fire attendant/hot
(B): • Preventive
workactions
attendant.
to prevent a fire • Supervise the requirements of the heetwerkvergunning (hot work B
permit) • In the event of a fire, call in emergency services • Take action to extinguish a starting fire until the intervention team arrives • Provide
A first aid
C.03.03.02 The candidate
A can state the09.04.02.02
tasks and the set Requirement
requirementsfor fire
of aattendant
fire attendant/hot
(B): • Specific
worktraining
attendant. B
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on (old ET) number
C.03.03.02 The candidate
C.03.03.02.02
can state
Hotthe
work
tasks
attendant
and thetasks
set requirements of a fire attendant/hot work attendant.
C.03.03.02 The candidate can state the09.04.03.01
tasks and the set
Tasks
requirements
of the hot work
of a fire
attendant
attendant/hot
(NL): • Preventive
work attendant.
actions to prevent a fire • Supervise the requirements of the heetwerkvergunning (hot work NL
permit) • In the event of a fire, call in emergency services • Take action to extinguish a starting fire until the fire service/intervention team
A arrives • Provide first aid
C.03.03.02 The candidate
A can state the09.04.03.02
tasks and the set
Requirement
requirements
for hot
of awork
fire attendant/hot
attendant (NL):
work
• Specific
attendant.
training NL
D Control of incidents and emergency situations x x x
D.01
D Control of Accidents
incidents and emergency situations x x x
D.01
D Control of incidentsD.01.01
Accidents The candidate
and emergency situations can determine the correct actions to take for incidents. x x x
D.01
D Control of Accidents
incidentsD.01.01 D.01.01.01
The candidate
and emergency The
can
situations candidate
determine can determine
the correct theforcorrect
actions to take actions to take
incidents. in a given incident. T X NL/B
D.01.01.01 The candidate
D.01.01.01.01
can determine
The concept
the of
correct
accident
actions
and to
thetake
derived
in a given
terms.incident.
D.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
03.01.01.01
the correct actions
Occupational
to takeaccident
in a given(B):
incident.
• An undesired event during the work with a resulting injury B
D.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
03.01.01.02
the correct actions
Accident:
to take
• Aninundesired
a given incident.
event resulting in damage (to material, the environment or loss of time) and/or injury
D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine
03.01.01.03
the correct actions
Near accident:
to take in• An
a given
undesired
incident.
event that does not result in damage or injury, which under somewhat different conditions could have led to
A damage or injury
D.01.01.01 The candidate
A can determine
03.01.01.04
the correct actions
Incident:
to •take
An in
undesired
a given incident.
event with or without damage or injury
D.01.01.01 The candidate
D.01.01.01.02
can determine
Necessarythe
steps
correct
to avoid
actions
recurrence
to take in a given incident.
D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine 03.04.01.01
the correct actions
Necessary
to take
steps:
in a• given
Act immediately
incident. • Report • Record • Investigate • Plan of approach
A
D.01.01.01 The candidate
D.01.01.01.03
can determine
Actions tothe take
correct
in theactions
event of
toaccidents,
take in a given
near incident.
accidents and unsafe situations and actions
D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine 03.04.02.01
the correct actions
Actionstototake
takeininathe
given
event
incident.
of accidents: • The accident must be reported to the immediate supervisor • Accompany the victim to the medical
service • Direct measures to avoid recurrence • Follow the internal instructions
A
D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine 03.04.02.02
the correct actions
Actionstototake
takeininathe
given
event
incident.
of accidents, near accidents and unsafe situations and actions: • Take direct measures (identify situations/halt or
arrange to halt actions) • Report this to the supervisor
A
D.01
D Control of Accidents
incidentsD.01.01 D.01.01.02
The candidate
and emergency The
can
situations candidate
determine can determine
the correct theforcorrect
actions to take actions to take (including registration and report) for a given incident.
incidents. T X X NL/B
D.01.01.02 The candidate
D.01.01.02.01
can determine
The concept the of
correct
accident
actions
and to
thetake
derived
(including
terms.registration and report) for a given incident.
D.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine 03.01.01.01
the correct actions
Occupational
to takeaccident
(including(B):
registration
• An undesired
and report)
event during
for a given
the work
incident.
with a resulting injury B
D.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
03.01.01.02
the correct actions
Accident:
to take
• An(including
undesiredregistration
event resulting
and in
report)
damage for (to
a given
material,
incident.
the environment or loss of time) and/or injury
D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
03.01.01.03
the correct actions
Near accident:
to take (including
• An undesired
registration
event and
that report)
does not forresult
a given
in damage
incident.or injury, which under somewhat different conditions could have led to
A damage or injury
D.01.01.02 The candidate
A can determine
03.01.01.04
the correct actions
Incident:
to •take
An (including
undesired registration
event with or and
without
report)damage
for a given
or injury
incident.
D.01.01.02 The candidate
D.01.01.02.02
can determine
Necessarythesteps
correct
to avoid
actions
recurrence
to take (including registration and report) for a given incident.
D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
03.04.01.01
the correct actions
Necessary
to take
steps:
(including
• Act immediately
registration•and
Report
report)
• Record
for a given
• Investigate
incident.• Plan of approach
A
D.01.01.02 The candidate
D.01.01.02.03
can determine
Actions tothe
take
correct
in theactions
event of
toaccidents,
take (including
near accidents
registration
andand
unsafe
report)
situations
for a given
and incident.
actions
D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
03.04.02.01
the correct actions
Actionstototake
take(including
in the event
registration
of accidents:
and report)
• The accident
for a given
must incident.
be reported to the immediate supervisor • Accompany the victim to the medical
service • Direct measures to avoid recurrence • Follow the internal instructions
A
D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
03.04.02.02
the correct actions
Actionstototake
take(including
in the event
registration
of accidents,
and near
report)
accidents
for a given
andincident.
unsafe situations and actions: • Take direct measures (identify situations/halt or
arrange to halt actions) • Report this to the supervisor
A
D.01.01.02 The candidate
D.01.01.02.04
can determine
Registration
the of
correct
accidents,
actions
near
to accidents
take (including
and unsafe
registration
situations
and and
report)
actions
for a given incident.
D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
03.05.01.01
the correct actions
Registration:
to take•(including
Record details
registration
for the and
policy
report)
of thefor
company
a given •incident.
Learn lessons from it and take measures to prevent recurrence
A
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D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine
D.01.01.02.05 Report ofthe correct actions
an occupational to takeinvolving
accident (includinga registration and report)
temporary agency for a given incident.
worker
D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct actions
03.06.08.01 Report:to• take (including
The hiring registration
company andtoreport)
is obliged reportfor a given incident.
occupational accidents involving temporary agency workers to the Labour Inspectorate
A
D.01
D Control of Accidents
incidentsD.01.01 D.01.01.03
The candidate
and emergency The
can
situations candidate
determine can state
the correct the
actions to persons involved in handling the occupational accidents involving temporary agency workers and the obligations of the temporary employment agency.
take for incidents. K X NL/B
D.01.01.03 The candidate
D.01.01.03.01
can state
Persons
the persons
involvedinvolved
in handling
in handling
the occupational
the occupational
accidents accidents
involvinginvolving
temporarytemporary
agency workers
agency workers and the obligations of the temporary employment agency.
D.01.01.03 The candidate
A can state the03.06.07.01
persons involved Party
in responsible
handling theforoccupational
accident investigations:
accidents involving
• The hiring
temporary
company
agency
is responsible
workers andforthe
theobligations
accident investigation
of the temporary employment agency.
D.01.01.03 The candidate
A can state the03.06.07.02
persons involved
Party
in responsible
handling thefor
occupational
accident insurance
accidents(B):
involving
• The temporary
temporaryemployment
agency workers
agency
andisthe
responsible
obligations
forofthe
theaccident
temporary insurance
employment agency. B
D.01.01.03 The candidate can state the03.06.07.03
persons involved
Party
in responsible
handling thefor
occupational
absence through
accidents
illness
involving
(NL): •temporary
The temporary
agencyemployment
workers andagency
the obligations
is responsible
of the
fortemporary
handling absence
employment
through
agency.
illness NL
A
D.01.01.03 The candidate can state the03.06.07.04
persons involved
Objective
in handling
of thethe
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occupational
Verbeteringaccidents
Poortwachter
involving
(Eligibility
temporary
for Permanent
agency workers
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and Benefit
the obligations
(Restrictions)
of theAct)
temporary
(NL): • Toemployment
improve the
agency. NL
A opportunities for reintegration of sick employees within or outside of the company
D.01.01.03 The candidate can state the03.06.07.05
persons involved
Obligations
in handling
of the
thetemporary
occupational
employment
accidents involving
agency intemporary
the contextagency
of theworkers
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and the obligations
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temporary for Permanent
employmentInvalidity
agency. NL
Benefit (Restrictions) Act) (NL): • Draw up and implement a plan of approach for the reintegration of the sick employee • If the temporary
employment agency is negligent with respect to the plan of approach, the obligation to pay wages can be extended by one year

A
D.01
D Control of incidentsD.01.02
Accidents The candidate
and emergency situations knows the relevant aspects of an accident investigation. x x x
D.01
D Control of Accidents
incidentsD.01.02 D.01.02.01
The candidate
and emergency The candidate
knows
situations can describe
the relevant aspects the objective
of an accident and content of an accident investigation.
investigation. K X
D.01.02.01 The candidate
D.01.02.01.01
can describe
Objective
theofobjective
an accident
and investigation
content of an accident investigation.
D.01.02.01 The candidate can describe03.06.01.01
the objective and
Objective:
content•of
Toan
identify
accident
theinvestigation.
factors that caused the accident to be able to formulate proposals to avoid the recurrence of similar accidents in
A the future
D.01.02.01 The candidate
D.01.02.01.02
can describe
Basic components
the objective
ofand
an effective
content accident
of an accident
investigation
investigation.
D.01.02.01 The candidate can describe03.06.02.01
the objective and
Basic
content
elements:
of an• accident
Investigate
investigation.
at the site of the accident • Gather facts and data regarding what led to the accident • Interview people involved
and witnesses • Analysis of investigation results • Final report containing recommendations/action points to avoid recurrence

A
D.01.02.01 The candidate
D.01.02.01.03
can describe
Points to
theconsider
objective
in and
the final
content
report
of an accident investigation.
D.01.02.01 The candidate can describe03.06.06.01 the objective and Points
content
to consider:
of an accident
• Description,
investigation.
facts and details • Analysis • Targeted recommendations to avoid recurrence
A
D.01
D Control of Accidents
incidentsD.01.02 D.01.02.02
The candidate
and emergency The candidate
knows
situations can describe
the relevant aspects the working
of an accident method and the points to consider for an accident investigation.
investigation. K X
D.01.02.02 The candidate
D.01.02.02.01
can describe
Objectivetheofworking
an accident
methodinvestigation
and the points to consider for an accident investigation.
D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe03.06.01.01 the working method Objective:
and •the
Topoints
identify
tothe
consider
factorsforthat
an caused
accidentthe
investigation.
accident to be able to formulate proposals to avoid the recurrence of similar accidents in
A the future
D.01.02.02 The candidate
D.01.02.02.02
can describe
Basic components
the workingofmethod
an effective
and the
accident
pointsinvestigation
to consider for an accident investigation.
D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe03.06.02.01
the working method
Basic elements:
and the points
• Investigate
to consider
at the
forsite
an accident
of the accident
investigation.
• Gather facts and data regarding what led to the accident • Interview people involved
and witnesses • Analysis of investigation results • Final report containing recommendations/action points to avoid recurrence

A
D.01.02.02 The candidate
D.01.02.02.03
can describe
Points to
theconsider
workingfor
method
the investigation
and the points
at the
to site
consider
of thefor
accident
an accident investigation.
D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe03.06.03.01
the working method
Points and
to consider:
the points
• As
to soon
consider
as possible
for an accident
• Make sketches,
investigation.
drawings and photos • Documents that are present • Look for special circumstances,
for instance the weather
A
D.01.02.02 The candidate
D.01.02.02.04
can describe
Points to
theconsider
workingfor
method
gathering
and facts
the points
and data
to consider
regarding
forwhat
an accident
led to theinvestigation.
accident
D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe03.06.04.01
the working method
Points and
to consider:
the points
• Take
to consider
samplesfor
atan
theaccident
site of the
investigation.
accident • Store the collected material at a suitable location • Record how and where the
material was obtained
A
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
D.01.02.02 The candidate
D.01.02.02.05
can describe
Points to
theconsider
workingwhen
method
interviewing
and the points
witnesses
to consider
and those
forinvolved
an accident investigation.
D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe03.06.05.01
the working method
Points and
to consider:
the points
• Record
to consider
who for
mustanbe
accident
interviewed
investigation.
• Interview every victim and the witnesses • Avoid corrupting witness information •
Search for causes, not for guilty parties • Record witness statements • Provide feedback to the witnesses
A
D.01.02.02 The candidate
D.01.02.02.06
can describe
Points to
theconsider
workinginmethod
the finaland
report
the points to consider for an accident investigation.
D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe03.06.06.01
the working method
Points and
to consider:
the points
• Description,
to consider for
facts
anand
accident
detailsinvestigation.
• Analysis • Targeted recommendations to avoid recurrence
A
D.02
D Control of Emergency
incidents situations
and emergency situations x x x
D.02
D Control of incidentsD.02.01
Emergency The candidate
situations
and emergency situations knows the relevant aspects with respect to the preparation for and control of emergency situations. x x x
D.02.01.01 The
D.02 Emergency
D.02.01 D.02.01.01
situations
The The candidate
candidate knows
candidate can can describe
the relevant aspects thetoinformation
with respect that
the preparation for operational employees
and control of emergency (and temporary employees) must receive
situations. about the (internal) company emergency plan when they enter the
company premises. K X X
describe
D Control of incidents and emergency the
situations
information
D.02.01.01 The candidate
D.02.01.01.01 canCompany
describeemergency
the information that operational employees (and temporary employees) must receive about the (internal) company emergency plan when they enter the company premises.
plan (internal)
that
D.02.01.01
operational The 07.02.01.01 Definition: • A description of the measures and provisions that a company has prepared in case emergency situations arise
candidate can
employees
describe
(and
D.02.01.01 theThe 07.02.01.02 Objective: • To limit the effects of possible emergency situations
information
temporary
candidate can
that
D.02.01.01
employees)
describe theThe 07.02.01.03 Information for operational employees (and temporary employees): • Map of the company premises (the evacuation plan) • Warning signs
operational
candidate
must receive
information can (the evacuation plan) • Alarm (the evacuation plan) • Drills (the evacuation plan) • Location of available aids (the intervention) • First Aid (the
employees
describe intervention) • Removing the cause (the intervention) • Reporting accidents, emergency situations (the reporting) • Alerting the emergency
about
that thethe services (the reporting)
(and
information
(internal)
operational
temporary
that
company
employees
employees)
D.02.01.01
operational
emergency
(and The candidate
D.02.01.01.02 canEvacuation
describe the planinformation that operational employees (and temporary employees) must receive about the (internal) company emergency plan when they enter the company premises.
and first intervention
must
plan receive
employees
when
temporary 07.06.04.01 Information for the employee of the contractor or the temporary agency worker during the introduction: • Routes • Warning signs • Alarm:
about
(and
they the
enter the
employees) types • Drills and emergency situations • Raising the alarm, reporting an emergency situation and reporting when an emergency situation is no
(internal)
temporary
company
must receive longer present • Alerting internal and external emergency services • First Aid equipment
company
employees)
premises.
about the
emergency
must receive
(internal)
D.02.01.02
the The candidate can describe the phases in the tackling of emergency situations.
D.02 Emergency
D.02.01
situations
The candidate knows the relevant aspects with respect to the preparation for and control of emergency situations. K X X X
D Control of incidents plan
and emergency
about
companywhen
situations
they enter
D.02.01.02
(internal)
emergency the
The candidate
D.02.01.02.01
can describe
Emergencythe phases
situation
in the tackling of emergency situations.
company
D.02.01.02
plan whenThe candidate can describe07.01.01.01 the phases in the Thetackling
conceptofofemergency
emergencysituations.
situation: • Emergency situations that are caused by accidents, fire, explosion, uncontrolled release of liquids, gas,
premises.
emergency
they enter the biological agents or radioactive radiation • Threat of an emergency situation due to excessively bad weather, natural disasters, social unrest,
plan
companywhen (threat of) terrorist attack, loss of infrastructure
they enter the
premises. A
company
D.02.01.02
premises. The candidate
D.02.01.02.02
can describe
Tackling the
emergency
phases in situations
the tackling of emergency situations.
D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe07.04.01.01
the phases in the
Phases
tackling
in controlling
of emergency
and tackling
situations.
emergency situations: • First alarm • Actions and measures • Termination
A
D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe07.04.01.02
the phases in the
Thetackling
conceptofofemergency
first alarm:situations.
• Description of the ways an emergency situation can be reported and what information must be communicated
A
D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe07.04.01.03
the phases in the
Thetackling
conceptofofemergency
actions andsituations.
measures (dependent on the severity and scope of the emergency situation): • Evacuation • Intervention: fire-
fighting, securing, cleaning up • Rescue operations • Assistance
A
D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe07.04.01.04
the phases in the
Thetackling
components
of emergency
of the termination
situations. of the emergency situation: • Who is/are authorised to declare the emergency situation terminated • The
way in which the termination is made known
A
D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe07.04.01.05
the phases in the
Objectives
tacklingof
oftraining
emergencyand situations.
drills with respect to the (internal) company emergency plans: • To prepare the personnel for emergency situations •
To test the (internal) company emergency plan • To test whether the personnel are sufficiently prepared for emergency situations

A
D.02
D Control of Emergency
incidentsD.02.01 D.02.01.03
situations
The candidate
and emergency The candidate
knows
situations can describe
the relevant aspects thetorequirements
with respect the preparationregarding bedrijfshulpverlening
for and control of emergency situations.(company emergency response) and evacuation drills. K X X
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Target group
Examination Training contents
Secti Topic ET Test criteria Aspects Old TT Focus items (old TT and old focus items) Tax. B VOL VIL NL/B
on (old ET) number
D.02.01.03 The candidate
D.02.01.03.01
can describe
Bedrijfshulpverlening
the requirements
(Company
regarding
emergency
bedrijfshulpverlening
response) (company emergency response) and evacuation drills.
D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe07.05.01.01
the requirements
Obligations:
regarding•bedrijfshulpverlening
Must be organised in (company
every company/organisation
emergency response) • Bedrijfshulpverlening
and evacuation drills.(company emergency response) must be guaranteed
for the company concerned • Specific training requirements must be met • It concerns an established set of tasks
A
D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe07.05.01.02
the requirements
Established
regarding
tasks:
bedrijfshulpverlening
• To provide first (company
aid • To fight
emergency
a startingresponse)
fire • In emergency
and evacuation
situations,
drills. to evacuate employees and other people present on
the company premises
A
D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe07.05.01.03
the requirements
Minimum
regarding
requirements
bedrijfshulpverlening
with respect(company
to first aid:
emergency
• First Aidresponse)
equipment andalways
evacuation
available
drills.
• Trained emergency response team members

A
D.02.01.03 The candidate
D.02.01.03.02
can describe
Evacuation
the requirements
drill regarding bedrijfshulpverlening (company emergency response) and evacuation drills.
D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe07.06.02.01 the requirements Statutory
regarding
regulation:
bedrijfshulpverlening
• The candidate (company
knows that
emergency
at least once
response)
a yearand
an evacuation drill
drills.must be held • The candidate knows that he/she must
participate in drills organised at customers
A
D.02
D Control of Emergency
incidentsD.02.01 D.02.01.04
situations
The candidate
and emergency The candidate
knows
situations can determine
the relevant aspects with respectthe correct
to the actions
preparation to take
for and inofthe
control event of
emergency alarm and evacuation.
situations. T X X X
D.02.01.04 The candidate
D.02.01.04.01
can determine
Instructions
theregarding
correct actions
evacuation
to take in the event of alarm and evacuation.
D.02.01.04 The candidate can determine 07.06.01.01
the correct actions
Instructions:
to take• in
Where
the event
is/areofthe
alarm
assembly
and evacuation.
point(s)? • What are the evacuation possibilities? • What are the customer’s instructions?

A
D.02.01.04 The candidate
D.02.01.04.02
can determine
Actions tothe
take
correct
in theactions
event of
toalarm
take in the event of alarm and evacuation.
D.02.01.04 The candidate can determine
07.06.03.01
the correct actions
Actionstoand
take
order
in the
in event
the event
of alarm
of anand
evacuation
evacuation.
signal: • Immediately stop work, stop external communication • Follow the instructions of the
customer • Go to the assembly point, in accordance with the evacuation plan • Do not use any lifts • Evacuate at right angles to the wind
direction, away from the source • On arrival at the assembly point report presence
A
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VCA-ETT 2017: Sections, topics, final attainment levels, test criteria, aspects and focus items
Current TT Current test criteria
number (‘abbreviated name’)

01 Legislation
01.01.01.01 The concept of CODEX (B)
01.01.01.02 The concept of the Social Welfare Act (B)
01.01.02.01 The concept of ARBO (NL)
01.01.03.01 Objectives
01.01.04.01 Rights and obligations
01.01.04.02 Location
01.01.04.03 Persons
01.01.04.04 Domains
01.01.05.01 Assumptions behind the H&S legislation
01.02.01.01 Domains (B)
01.02.01.02 Contents and meaning (B)
01.02.01.03 Examples with the domains (B)
01.02.01.04 Guaranteeing welfare
01.03.01.01 Support (NL)
01.03.01.02 Support (B)
01.03.04.01 Obligations
01.03.01.01 Support (NL)

01.03.01.02 Support (B)

01.03.02.01 Function of expert persons or services


01.03.02.02 Main tasks (expert persons or services) (NL)

01.03.02.03 Main tasks (expert persons or services) (B)

01.03.02.05 Main tasks (external inspection services) (B)

01.03.03.01 Objective
01.03.03.02 Main risks for which health monitoring is
obligatory (B)

01.03.04.01 Obligations
01.03.05.01 Assignment and tasks (B)

01.04.01.01 Persons
01.04.01.02 General obligations of all employers who are
active on the same location
01.05.01.01 Powers of the inspection services
01.05.02.01 General rule regarding responsibility
01.05.03.01 Options for sanctions (NL)
01.06.01.01 Objectives
01.06.02.01 Obligations
01.07.01.01 Objectives
01.07.02.01 Assumptions
01.07.03.01 Application (NL)
01.08.01.01 Objectives
01.08.02.01 Person responsible for health and safety in
agency work
01.09.01.01 European directives
01.09.02.01 Principles of CE marking
01.09.03.01 Meaning of CE marking
01.09.03.02 Form of CE marking
02 Hazards, risks and prevention
02.01.01.01 The concept of hazard
02.01.01.02 The concept of risk
02.02.01.01 Hazards
02.02.02.01 Sources of hazard at the workplace
02.02.02.02 Activities or circumstances with hazard and
risks
02.02.03.01 Circumstances that increase risk
02.03.01.01 Prevention
02.03.02.01 Prevention measures and hierarchy
02.03.03.01 Prevention
02.03.03.02 The concept of an unsafe action:
02.03.03.03 the concept of an unsafe situation:
02.03.03.04 Examples (unsafe action)
02.03.03.05 Examples (unsafe situation)
02.03.04.01 Approach to unsafe situation
02.03.04.02 Actions for unsafe action
02.04.01.02 Risk Assessment and Evaluation
02.04.01.03 Components of the risk management system

02.05.01.01 The concept of TRA (Task Risk Analysis)


02.05.01.02 Objective of TRA (Task Risk Analysis):
02.05.02.01 Making a TRA (Task Risk Analysis)
02.05.02.02 Modifying a TRA (Task Risk Analysis)
02.05.03.01 Points to consider of the LMRA
02.05.03.02 The concept of LMRA (Last Minute Risk
Analysis)
02.06.01.01 H&S annual action plan
02.06.01.02 Contents
02.07.01.01 General guidelines
02.07.01.02 Examples
02.07.02.01 General guidelines regarding temporary
agency workers
02.08.01.01 Objective of the work planning
02.08.01.02 Safety aspects
02.09.01.01 High-risk activities

02.09.01.02 High-risk tasks


02.09.02.01 Rules of conduct (prior to the
commencement of high-risk activities)
02.09.02.02 Rules of conduct (in the event of deviations
from the work plan)
02.09.02.03 Rules of conduct (for supervisor during
execution of high-risk activities)
02.09.03.01 Approach of the intermediary

03 Accidents: causes and prevention


03.01.01.01 Occupational accident (B)
03.01.01.02 Accident
03.01.01.03 Near accident
03.01.01.04 Incident
03.01.01.01 Occupational accident (B)
03.01.01.02 Accident
03.01.01.03 Near accident
03.01.01.04 Incident
03.02.01.01 Direct causes
03.02.02.01 Phases of the cause-and-effect series
03.02.02.02 Points to consider for the policy to be
adopted
03.02.03.01 Accident pyramid
03.02.04.01 Causes of unsafe actions or unsafe situations

03.02.04.02 Examples (person-related factors)


03.02.04.03 Examples (task-related factors)
03.02.04.05 Consequence of the accident pyramid for
the policy
03.02.04.06 Possible action points (management)
03.02.04.07 Possible action points (operational
supervisor)
03.03.01.01 Aspects:
03.03.01.02 Preventive measure (human aspect)
03.03.01.03 Preventive measure (organisation aspect)

03.03.01.04 Preventive measure (technology aspect)


03.03.01.05 Preventive measure (environment aspect)

03.04.01.01 Necessary steps


03.04.02.01 Actions to take in the event of accidents
03.04.02.02 Actions to take in the event of accidents,
near accidents and unsafe situations and
actions
03.04.01.01 Necessary steps
03.04.02.01 Actions to take in the event of accidents
03.04.02.02 Actions to take in the event of accidents,
near accidents and unsafe situations and
actions:
03.05.01.01 Registration
03.06.01.01 Objective
03.06.02.01 Basic components
03.06.06.01 Points to consider
03.06.01.01 Objective
03.06.02.01 Basic components
03.06.03.01 Points to consider
03.06.04.01 Points to consider
03.06.05.01 Points to consider
03.06.06.01 Points to consider
03.06.07.01 Party responsible for accident investigation

03.06.07.02 Party responsible for accident insurance (B)

03.06.07.03 Party responsible for absence through illness


(NL)
03.06.07.04 Objective of the Wet Verbetering
Poortwachter (Eligibility for Permanent
Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act) (NL)
03.06.07.05 Obligations of the temporary employment
agency in the context of the Wet
Verbetering Poortwachter (Eligibility for
Permanent Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions)
Act) (NL)

03.06.08.01 Report
03.07.01.01 Plan of approach
03.07.01.02 Objective
03.07.01.03 Contents
04 Safety behaviour
04.01.01.01 Behaviour and HSE policy
04.01.01.02 Causes of unsafe behaviour
04.01.01.03 Policy elements
04.01.01.04 The role of the supervisor
04.01.01.05 Elements of the organisation
04.01.02.01 General rules of conduct
04.01.03.01 Conduct
04.01.03.02 Influence of alcohol and/or drug use
04.01.03.03 Conduct in the event of alcohol and/or
drug use
new Use of medicines
04.01.03.01 Conduct
04.01.03.02 Influence of alcohol and/or drug use
04.01.03.03 Conduct in the event of alcohol and/or
drug use
new Use of medicines
04.02.01.01 Basic principles
04.02.01.02 Strategies (stimulating safe behaviour)
04.02.01.03 Strategies (curbing unsafe behaviour)
04.02.01.04 Emphasising the success of safe behaviour

04.02.01.05 Reducing the disadvantages of safe


behaviour
04.02.01.06 Making the consequences of unsafe working
clear
04.02.01.07 Making the opportunities for unsafe
behaviour more difficult
04.02.03.01 Tasks of the intermediary

04.02.03.02 Approach
04.03.01.01 Influence of order and tidiness on safe
working
04.03.01.02 Examples of order and tidiness
04.03.01.01 Influence of order and tidiness on safe
working
04.03.01.02 Examples of order and tidiness
04.04.01.01 Causes

04.04.02.01 Methods and measures (at the source)

04.04.02.02 Methods and measures (control of hazards)

05 Tasks, rights, obligations and discussions


05.01.01.01 General obligations

05.01.01.02 Obligation regarding occupational accident


insurance (B)
05.01.02.01 Body
05.01.03.01 General obligations

05.01.04.01 General rights


05.01.04.02 Actions in the event of serious or immediate
hazard
05.01.05.01 Statutory liabilities with respect to health
and safety
05.01.05.02 Objective of the job description form (B)
05.01.05.03 Procedure related to the use of the job
description form (B)
05.01.05.04 Sections on the job description form (B)
05.01.05.05 Formal and actual employer (NL)
05.01.05.06 Responsibility for the working conditions
(NL)
05.01.05.07 Statutory liability with respect to health and
safety (NL)
05.01.06.01 H&S aspects

05.01.06.02 Temporary agency worker’s file


05.01.06.03 Points to consider (for request from the
hiring company)
05.01.06.04 Points to consider (for selection)
05.01.06.05 Specific H&S risks and the HSE rules and
regulations of the location
05.01.06.06 Check of the agreements made with the
hiring company
05.01.06.07 Evaluation (with the hiring company)
05.01.06.08 Evaluation (with the temporary agency
worker)
05.01.06.09 Accidents resulting in absence or loss of
work
05.01.06.10 Medical examination (NL)
05.01.06.11 Medical examination (B)
05.01.06.12 Deviation from original tasks of the
temporary agency worker
05.02.01.01 HSE tasks

05.02.02.01 Information for and training of employees

05.02.02.02 Characteristics of good information and


training
05.02.02.03 Obligatory content of information and
training
05.02.02.05 Ways to improve the motivation of
employees
05.03.01.01 Points to consider
05.03.01.02 Subjects
05.03.01.03 Report
05.03.02.01 Advantages
05.03.02.01 Advantages

05.04.01.01 Characteristics
05.04.02.01 Two types of meeting
05.04.02.02 Participants in the discussions between the
employer and the employee representation

05.04.01.01 Characteristics
05.04.02.01 Two types of meeting
05.04.02.02 Participants in the discussions between the
employer and the employee representation

05.04.02.01 Two types of meeting


05.04.02.02 Participants in the discussions between the
employer and the employee representation

05.04.03.01 Points to consider


05.04.03.02 Subjects
05.04.04.01 Importance

05.04.05.01 Involvement
05.04.06.01 Participants
05.04.06.02 The concept of an HSE meeting (toolbox
meeting)
05.04.06.03 Objective
05.05.01.01 Meaning of VCA (SCC)

05.05.01.02 Objective of VCA (SCC) certification


05.05.01.03 Target group of VCA (SCC) certification
05.05.01.04 Meaning of the VCA (SCC) certificate
05.05.01.05 Levels of VCA (SCC) certification
05.05.02.01 Meaning of VCU
05.05.02.02 Objective of VCU certification
05.05.03.01 Meaning of VCO
05.05.03.02 Objective of VCO certification
05.05.04.01 The concept of safety passport
05.05.04.02 Conditions for completion
new The concept of CDR
05.05.05.01 SSVV Course Guide (NL)
05.05.05.02 Activities in the petrochemical industry that
require a mandatory exam (SVV Course
Guide) (NL)
05.05.05.03 Register of High-Risk Tasks (B)
05.05.05.04 Activities in the petrochemical industry that
require a mandatory exam (Register of High-
Risk Tasks) (B)
05.05.05.05 Training requirements in the framework of
VCA (SCC)
05.05.06.01 Training requirements

06 Procedures and instructions, signs


06.01.01.01 Target group
06.01.01.02 Guidelines
06.01.01.03 Applicability
06.01.02.01 Applicability
06.01.02.02 Activities or circumstances with hazard and
risks:

06.01.02.03 Guidelines specific safety rules


06.01.03.01 Contents (general information)
06.01.03.02 Contents (specific information)
06.01.04.01 Duty to pass on information (NL)
06.01.05.01 Contents
06.02.01.01 Function
06.02.01.02 Situations
06.02.02.01 Function
06.02.02.02 Working procedure
06.03.01.01 Objective (general werkvergunning (work
permit))
06.03.01.02 Objective (supplementary werkvergunning
(work permit))
06.03.01.03 Activities with obligation of supplementary
werkvergunning (work permit)

06.03.02.01 Functions
06.03.02.02 Contents
06.03.03.01 Requested activities
06.03.03.02 Measures (prescribed by the issuer)
06.03.03.03 Measures (to be taken by the operational
employee):
06.03.03.04 Signature
06.03.04.01 Obligations (werkvergunning (work permit)
issuer)
06.03.04.02 Obligations (holder)
06.03.04.03 Obligations (operational employees)
06.03.05.01 Obligations
06.04.01.01 Principles of the legislation
06.04.01.02 Groups of signs
06.04.02.01 Requirements
06.04.03.01 Design
06.04.03.02 Meaning
06.04.04.01 Design
06.04.04.02 Meaning
06.04.05.01 Design
06.04.05.02 General meaning
06.04.05.03 Meaning of a number of warning signs
06.04.05.04 Meaning of a number of warning signs
06.04.05.05 Meaning of a number of warning signs
06.04.06.01 Design
06.04.06.02 General meaning
06.04.06.03 Meaning of the signs for safety provisions
(life saving or indication)
06.04.07.01 Design
06.04.07.02 General meaning
06.04.07.03 Meaning of the signs for fire-fighting
equipment
06.04.08.01 Formats
06.04.08.02 Format and applicability of tapes
06.04.08.03 Applications of yellow and black marking

06.04.08.04 Marking on stairs


06.04.08.05 Marking of passages and stacking areas
07 Preparations for emergency situations
07.01.01.01 The concept of emergency situation:
07.02.01.01 Definition

07.02.01.02 Objective
07.02.01.03 Information for operational employees (and
temporary employees)
07.04.01.01 Phases in controlling and tackling emergency
situations
07.04.01.02 The concept of first alarm
07.04.01.03 The concept of actions and measures
(dependent on the severity and scope of the
emergency situation)
07.04.01.04 The components of the termination of the
emergency situation:
07.04.01.05 Objectives of training and drills with respect
to the (internal) company emergency plans

07.05.01.01 Obligations

07.05.01.02 Established tasks


07.05.01.03 Minimum requirements with respect to first
aid
07.06.01.01 Instructions
07.06.02.01 Statutory regulation

07.06.03.01 Actions and order in the event of an


evacuation signal
07.06.04.01 Information for the employee of the
contractor or the temporary agency worker
during the introduction
08 Hazardous substances
08.01.01.01 Oxygen concentration in normal conditions

08.01.01.02 Minimum allowable oxygen concentration

08.01.01.03 Consequences in the event of oxygen


concentrations that are outside of the
normal range
08.01.01.04 Conditions (too low oxygen concentration)

08.01.01.05 Conditions (too high oxygen concentration)

08.01.01.06 Measures (too low oxygen concentration)

08.01.01.07 Measures (too high oxygen concentration)

08.02.01.01 Categories
08.02.01.02 Definition
08.02.01.03 Hazards, examples and symbols
08.02.02.01 Distinction
08.02.01.01 Categories

08.02.01.02 Definition
08.02.01.03 Hazards, examples and symbols
08.02.02.01 Distinction
08.03.02.01 Measures (source)

08.03.02.02 Measure (local extraction)


08.03.02.03 Measure (separating man and the source)

08.03.02.04 Measure (ventilation)


08.03.02.05 Use of personal monitor
08.03.03.01 Routes of intake of hazardous substances
08.03.03.02 Manner of intake of hazardous substances

08.03.03.03 Personal hygiene measures


08.03.01.01 Priorities
08.03.02.01 Measures (source)
08.03.02.02 Measure (local extraction)
08.03.02.03 Measure (separating man and the source)

08.03.02.04 Measure (ventilation)


08.03.02.05 Use of personal monitor
08.03.03.01 Routes of intake of hazardous substances
08.03.03.02 Manner of intake of hazardous substances

08.03.03.03 Personal hygiene measures


08.03.04.01 Ambient and product factors
08.03.04.02 Human factors
08.03.05.01 Effects
08.03.05.02 Two types of poisoning
08.04.01.01 Meaning of grenswaarden (threshold limit
values)
08.04.01.02 Conditions of validity of grenswaarden
(threshold limit values)
08.04.02.01 Limitations
08.05.01.01 Elements (old label)
08.05.01.02 Elements (new label)
08.05.02.01 Hazard pictograms (in accordance with GHS
Directive)
08.05.02.02 Pictogram for asbestos
08.05.03.01 Meaning (R phrases)
08.05.03.02 Meaning (S phrases)
08.05.05.01 Meaning (hazard phrases)
08.05.05.02 Meaning (safety recommendations)
08.05.01.01 Elements (old label)

08.05.01.02 Elements (new label)


08.05.02.01 Hazard pictograms (in accordance with GHS
Directive):
08.05.02.02 Pictogram for asbestos
08.05.03.01 Meaning (R phrases)
08.05.03.02 Meaning (S phrases)
08.05.04.01 Objective
08.05.04.02 Contents
08.05.04.03 Meaning (sections of the hazard diamond)

08.05.04.04 Meaning (numbers in the hazard diamond)

08.05.05.01 Meaning (hazard phrases)


08.05.05.02 Meaning (safety recommendations)
08.07.02.01 Concept and objective

08.07.03.01 Medical fitness


08.07.04.01 Concept and objective
08.07.03.01 Medical fitness

08.07.04.01 Concept and objective


08.08.01.01 Legal provisions (B)

08.08.01.02 Conditions for working with asbestos (B)


08.08.01.03 Specific obligation with respect to
temporary agency workers (B)
08.08.01.04 Legal provisions (NL)
08.08.01.05 Asbestos products that are allowed to be
removed by non-certified companies (NL)
08.08.01.06 Health effects resulting from exposure to
asbestos
08.08.02.01 Possible locations of asbestos
08.08.02.02 Working procedure
08.08.03.01 Working procedure
08.08.03.01 Working procedure

08.08.04.01 Examples

08.08.04.02 Harmful effect


08.08.05.01 Hazards
08.09.01.01 Consequences
08.09.01.02 Causes
08.09.01.03 Preventive and corrective measures
08.09.02.01 Conditions/places for possibly harmful
biological substances
08.09.02.02 Forms of health damage
08.09.02.03 Specific preventive measures
08.10.01.01 Principle for distinguishing between gas
cylinders
08.10.01.02 Colour code on cylinders containing oxygen,
nitrogen, carbon dioxide, air and acetylene

08.10.01.03 Points to consider with respect to the use of


the correct gas cylinder
08.10.03.01 Safety measures
09 Fire and explosion
09.01.01.01 Required factors
09.01.02.01 Flash point (ignition temperature)
09.01.02.02 Explosion limits
09.01.02.03 Auto-ignition temperature
09.01.02.04 Explosion range
09.01.02.05 Lower explosion limit
09.01.02.06 Upper explosion limit
09.01.02.07 Ignition source
09.01.02.08 Explosion:
09.01.03.01 The concept of catalysis
09.01.04.01 Influence of smoke and combustion gases:

09.01.04.02 Influence of heat


09.02.01.01 Fire classes
09.02.01.02 Description of fire classes
09.02.02.01 Extinguishing methods (class A fire)
09.02.02.02 Extinguishing methods (class B fire)
09.02.02.03 Extinguishing methods (class C fire)
09.02.02.04 Extinguishing methods (class D fire)
09.02.02.05 Extinguishing methods (non-classified fire)

09.03.01.01 Extinguishing principles


09.03.02.01 Water
09.03.02.02 Foam
09.03.02.03 Sand
09.03.02.04 Extinguishing powder
09.03.02.05 Carbon dioxide
09.03.02.06 Fire blankets
09.03.03.01 Water
09.03.03.02 Foam
09.03.03.03 Sand
09.03.03.04 Extinguishing powder
09.03.03.05 Carbon dioxide
09.03.03.06 Fire-extinguishing blankets
09.04.01.01 Actions to take (when a fire is detected)
09.04.01.02 Actions to take (extinguishing)
09.04.01.04 Actions to take (treating burns)
09.04.02.01 Tasks of the fire attendant (B)
09.04.02.02 Requirement for fire attendant (B)
09.04.03.01 Tasks of the hot work attendant (NL)
09.04.03.02 Requirement for hot work attendant (NL)
09.05.01.01 Description
09.05.01.02 Sign
09.05.04.01 Use
09.05.01.01 Description
09.05.01.02 Sign
09.05.02.01 Zones (gas and dust)
09.05.02.02 Products
09.05.02.03 Specific regulations for an explosion risk
zone
09.05.03.01 Use
09.05.04.01 Use
10 Equipment
10.01.01.01 General hazards and possible injuries
10.01.01.02 General requirements
10.01.01.03 General safety measures
10.01.01.05 Function (emergency stop)
10.01.01.06 Requirements (emergency stop)
10.01.01.07 Function (no-load switch/no-voltage switch)

10.01.01.08 Safety measures and the requirements


(operator of machines)
10.02.01.01 Hazards and possible injuries and damage

10.02.01.02 Requirements
10.02.01.03 Preventive measures
10.02.01.04 Hazards and possible injuries and damage

10.02.01.05 Requirements
10.02.01.06 Preventive measures
10.02.01.07 Hazards and possible injuries and damage

10.02.01.08 Requirements
10.02.01.09 Preventive measures
10.01.01.01 General hazards and possible injuries
10.01.01.02 General requirements
10.01.01.03 General safety measures
10.01.01.04 Operation of the dead man’s switch:
10.01.01.08 Safety measures and the requirements
(operator of power tools)
10.03.01.01 Requirements (hand-held electric tools)
10.03.01.02 Double insulation for damp conditions
10.03.01.03 Safety measures (pneumatic hand tools)
10.03.01.04 Requirements
10.03.01.05 Information on grinding disc
10.03.01.06 Safety measures
10.03.01.07 Requirements
10.03.01.08 Safety measures
10.03.01.09 Requirements
10.03.01.10 Safety measures
10.03.01.11 Requirements
10.03.01.12 Safety measures
10.04.01.01 Requirements (hammer)
10.04.01.02 Requirements (spanners)
10.04.01.03 Safety measures (spanners)
10.04.01.04 Requirements (screwdrivers)
10.04.01.05 Safety measures (screwdrivers)
10.04.01.06 Requirements (files)
10.04.01.07 Requirements (chisels)
10.04.01.08 Requirements (pliers)
10.04.01.09 Requirements (knives)
10.04.01.10 Safety measures (knives)
10.04.01.11 Requirements (saws)
10.04.01.12 Safety measures (saws)
10.05.01.01 Examples (hoisting equipment)

10.05.01.02 Function (hoisting equipment)


10.05.01.03 Definition (hoisting accessories)
10.05.01.04 General requirements (hoisting equipment
and hoisting accessories)
10.05.01.05 Details regarding the maximum load:
10.05.02.01 General hazards (hoisting equipment and
hoisting accessories)
10.05.02.02 General safety measures (hoisting
equipment and hoisting accessories)
10.05.02.03 Wind force
10.05.02.05 Determines the choice of hoisting accessory

10.06.01.01 Hazards (hoisting equipment):


10.06.01.02 Safety measures (hoisting equipment)
10.06.01.03 Documents that are present (hoisting
equipment)
10.06.01.04 Documents for the operator (hoisting
equipment) (NL)
10.06.01.05 Documents for the operator (hoisting
equipment) (B)
10.07.01.01 Safety measures (chains)
10.07.01.02 Safety measures (steel cables)
10.07.01.03 Examples (hoisting equipment)
10.07.01.04 Maximum angle between slings in an
assembly
10.07.01.05 Examples of situations (lifting beam)
10.08.01.01 Definition (manual hoist)
10.08.01.02 Examples of situations (manual hoists)
10.08.01.03 Hazards (manual hoists)
10.08.01.04 Safety measures (manual hoists)
10.09.01.01 Definition
10.09.01.02 Hazards
10.09.01.03 Safety measures
10.09.01.04 Requirements (forklift truck driver)
10.10.01.01 Definition
10.10.01.02 Hazards
10.10.01.03 Preventive measures
10.10.01.04 Preventive measures (operator of pallet
trucks)
11 Specific activities and circumstances
11.01.01.01 Hazards/risks (electric welding)
11.01.01.02 Safety measures (electric welding)
11.01.01.03 Hazards/risks (gas welding, cutting and using
a cutting torch)
11.01.01.04 Safety measures (gas welding and cutting
with oxygen and acetylene)
11.02.01.01 Hazards
11.02.01.02 Safety measures
11.02.01.03 Specific safety measures to take when
removing ceramic fibres with a low
probability that dust or fibres are released

11.03.01.01 Hazards
11.03.01.02 Safety measures
11.04.01.01 Careful excavation and prevention of
damage when excavating
11.04.01.02 Hazards/risks
11.04.01.03 Rules for careful excavation
11.04.02.01 Obligations in accordance with the Earth
Movers Regulations (NL)
11.04.02.02 Statutory obligation for excavation work (B)

11.05.01.01 Legislation (NL)


11.05.01.02 Legislation (B)
11.05.02.01 Hazards/risks
11.05.02.02 Safety measures (working at height)
11.05.02.03 Safety measures (working on sloping roofs)

11.05.02.04 Safety measures (working on flat roofs


within four metres of the roof edge)
11.05.03.01 Use of ladders
11.05.03.02 Rules for using ladders for minor activities

11.05.03.03 Safety measures (ladders)


11.05.03.04 Safety measure (ladders that have more
than 25 rungs) (B)
11.05.03.05 Rules for erecting and modifying a scaffold
(platform)
11.05.03.06 Tasks of the authorised person for the use of
a scaffold (platform) (B)
11.05.03.07 Safety measures (standing scaffold
(platform)) (NL)
11.05.03.08 Safety measures (standing scaffold
(platform)) (B)
11.05.03.09 Extra safety measures (standing scaffold
(platform)) (B)
11.05.03.10 Function of the scaffold tag:
11.05.03.11 Safety measures (suspended scaffolding)
11.05.03.12 Safety measures (rolling scaffolding)
11.05.03.13 Rules for moving the rolling scaffolding
11.05.03.14 Requirements (safety cage for people)
11.05.03.15 Safety measures (safety cage for people)
11.05.04.01 Definition
11.05.04.02 Examples
11.05.04.03 Hazards
11.05.04.04 Requirements
11.05.04.05 Safety measures
11.05.04.06 Requirements for operators of cherry
pickers
11.06.01.01 Characteristics
11.06.01.02 Examples
11.06.01.03 Requirements for entering
11.06.01.04 Rules for measurements where there is a
danger of suffocation, stupefaction,
poisoning, fire or explosion
11.06.01.05 Safety measure (supervision where there is
a danger of suffocation, stupefaction,
poisoning, fire or explosion)
11.06.01.06 Safety measure (supervision where there is
a danger of suffocation, stupefaction,
poisoning, fire or explosion) (B)
11.06.01.07 Requirement placed on the person who is
appointed to be the permanent attendant
(confined space attendant/manhole
attendant):

11.06.01.08 Increased risk of suffocation


11.06.01.09 Increased risk of fire and explosion
11.06.01.10 Increased risk of poisoning
11.06.01.11 Increased risk of electrocution
11.06.01.12 Safety measure (duration of stay)
11.06.01.13 Extra personal protection equipment
11.06.01.14 Safety measures (ventilation)
11.06.01.15 Safety measures (electrocution)
11.06.02.01 Rule for moving parts in confined spaces
11.06.02.02 Safety measures (use of oxygen and other
gases)
11.06.02.03 Safety measures (welding and cutting)
11.06.02.04 Safety measures (applying paint products)

12 Electricity and radiation


12.01.01.01 Hazards
12.01.03.01 Factors that influence the intensity of the
current when an electrical current passes
through the body
12.01.03.02 Secondary injury when working with
electricity
12.01.05.01 Causes of accidents
12.01.01.01 Hazards
12.01.02.01 Factors that influence injury
12.01.02.02 Influence of an electrical current of 30 mA

12.01.02.03 Difference between direct voltage and


alternating voltage
12.01.03.01 Factors that influence the intensity of the
current when an electrical current passes
through the body
12.01.03.02 Secondary injury when working with
electricity
12.01.05.01 Causes of accidents
12.02.01.01 Safety measures
12.02.02.01 Definition
12.02.02.02 Examples
12.02.03.01 Definition
12.02.03.02 Examples of insulation materials
12.02.04.01 Function and operation
12.02.04.02 Limitations
12.02.05.01 Definition
12.02.05.02 Function
12.02.05.03 Rule
12.02.05.04 Scaffolds (platforms) and earth wire
12.02.05.05 Safety measure that must be taken in the
area of electricity for containers
12.03.01.01 Layman (NL)
12.03.01.02 Powers of a layman (NL)
12.03.01.03 Sufficiently Trained Person (NL)
12.03.01.04 Powers of Sufficiently Trained Person (NL)

12.03.01.05 Professional Person (NL)


12.03.01.06 Non-expert or layman (B)
12.03.01.07 Warned person (B)
12.03.01.08 Authorised person (B)
12.03.01.09 Conditions that are placed on people who
are allowed to enter electrical rooms or who
are allowed to work on electrical systems (B)

12.04.01.01 Safety measures to take before working with


electrical equipment
12.04.01.02 Protection value of the earth leakage circuit
breaker in the temporary construction site
junction box for extra safety

12.04.01.03 Hazard (cable reels)


12.04.01.04 Safety measures (cable reels)
12.04.01.05 Hazard (power cables and extension cables)

12.04.01.06 Safety measure (power cables and extension


cables)
12.04.01.08 Protective devices for housings
12.05.01.01 Definition
12.05.01.02 Situations with a risk of static electricity
12.05.01.03 Hazards
12.05.01.04 Measures to limit static electricity
12.06.01.01 Definition (ionising radiation)
12.06.01.02 Definition (radioactive substance)
12.06.01.03 Activities and situations with ionising
radiation:
12.06.01.04 Definition (natural radioactivity)
12.06.01.05 Factors that influence the degree of
exposure:
12.06.02.01 Safety measures
12.06.02.02 Obligations for employees who work on
equipment or substances that emit ionising
radiation
12.06.02.03 Tasks of the radiation expert that a company
must call on
12.07.01.01 Definition (non-ionising radiation)
12.07.01.02 Examples
12.07.02.01 Safety measures
13 Ergonomic workplace
13.01.01.01 Working environment

13.01.01.02 Physical stress


13.02.01.01 Hazards

13.02.01.02 Possible consequences


13.02.01.03 Symptoms of permanent hearing loss
13.02.02.01 Sound (pressure) level for two sound
sources
13.02.02.02 Relationship between sound (pressure) level
and distance
13.02.03.01 Measuring unit for sound (pressure) level

13.02.03.02 Rule of thumb for estimating how harmful a


sound is
13.02.04.01 Control measures and priorities

13.02.04.02 Sound (pressure) level and necessary


measures
13.02.04.03 Sound (pressure) level and necessary
measures
13.03.01.01 Types of physical vibrations

13.03.02.01 Health complaints (hand and arm vibrations)

13.03.02.02 Health complaints (body vibrations)

13.03.03.01 Safety measures

13.04.01.01 Factors (working comfort)


13.04.01.02 Factors (climatic conditions)
13.04.01.03 Control measures for working comfort
13.05.01.01 Points to consider
13.05.02.01 Points to consider

13.06.01.01 Factors (physical stress)

13.06.01.02 Working conditions and physical complaints

13.06.01.03 Function of a break


13.06.01.04 The concept of static stress
13.06.01.05 Health hazards of static stress
13.06.01.06 The concept of dynamic stress
13.06.01.07 Health complaints from excess dynamic
stress
13.06.01.08 Factors (mental stress)
13.06.02.01 Factors (individual loadability of manual
lifting)
13.06.02.02 Factors (risk level of manual lifting)
13.06.02.03 Organisational rules
13.06.02.04 Measure for pregnant women
13.06.02.05 Safety measures
13.06.03.01 Posture
13.06.03.02 Hazards
13.06.03.03 Safety measures
13.06.03.04 Safety measures for persons who are lifting

13.06.04.01 Guidelines for correct sitting

13.06.04.02 Optimal sitting position


13.06.04.03 Working conditions in which work when
standing is preferred to seated work
13.06.04.04 Aid for standing work
14 Personal protection equipment (PBM)
14.01.01.01 Application
14.01.01.02 Definition
14.01.01.03 Function
14.01.02.01 Obligations of manufacturers/requirements

14.01.02.02 Party responsible for making available


14.01.02.03 Obligations of employee
14.02.01.01 Hazards
14.02.01.02 Forms:
14.02.01.03 Properties
14.02.01.04 Use
14.03.01.01 Hazards
14.03.01.02 Formats
14.03.01.03 Properties and applications
14.03.01.04 Requirements for provision and use
14.04.01.01 Hazards
14.04.01.02 Formats
14.04.01.03 General properties
14.04.01.04 Properties (filter masks)
14.04.01.05 Use (filter masks)
14.04.01.06 Use (self-contained breathing apparatus)

14.04.01.07 Use (self-contained breathing apparatus in


confined space)
14.04.01.08 Use (filter breathing protection devices)
14.04.01.09 Operation (air hood as self-contained
breathing protection device)
14.04.01.10 Operation (full face masks with air cylinders
as self-contained breathing protection)

14.04.01.11 Requirements (user of self-contained


breathing protection devices)
14.04.01.12 Requirement (user of breathing protection
devices) (B)
14.05.01.01 Hazards
14.05.01.02 Form
14.05.01.03 Properties
14.05.01.04 Use
14.06.01.01 Hazards
14.06.01.02 Formats
14.06.01.03 Use
14.06.01.04 When not (leather or textile gloves)
14.06.01.05 When not (gloves)
14.07.01.01 Hazards
14.07.01.02 Formats
14.07.01.03 Properties
14.07.01.04 Use
14.07.01.05 Rules for using safety shoes
14.08.01.01 Hazards
14.08.01.02 Formats
14.08.01.03 Use
14.08.01.04 Rules for use
14.09.01.01 Hazard
14.09.01.02 Formats
14.09.01.03 Use
14.09.01.04 Rules for use
14.09.01.06 Inspection requirements
14.09.01.06 Hazard and safety measures after a fall
when wearing a safety harness
New test criteria

A.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the scope of the H&S legislation in a given situation.

A.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the general responsibilities under the H&S legislation for the employer in a given situation

A.01.01.03 The candidate can state the general obligations in the area of prevention, protection and health monitoring.

A.01.01.04 The candidate can determine when the employer satisfies the general obligations in the area of expert support in a given s

A.01.01.05 The candidate can state the assignment and the tasks of the central prevention service for the temporary employment age

A.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the general responsibilities under the H&S legislation for the employer in a given situation

A.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the scope of the H&S legislation in a given situation.
A.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the general responsibilities under the H&S legislation for the employer in a given situation

A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the relevant aspects of the environmental legislation, working hours legislation and CE marking.

A.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the general responsibilities under the H&S legislation for the employer in a given situation

A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the relevant aspects of the environmental legislation, working hours legislation and CE marking.
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the concepts of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).

A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the hazards and risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.

A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the concepts of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).

A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the hazards and risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.

A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the concepts of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).

A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the TRA (Task Risk Analysis) and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).

A.03.03.02 The candidate can determine the necessity for drawing up or modifying a TRA (Task Risk Analysis) in a given situation.

A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the TRA (Task Risk Analysis) and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).

A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe the concepts of an H&S annual action plan and Plan of Approach and their contents.

A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine the moment of consultation and the content of the information in a given situation.

A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine the moment of consultation and the content of the information in a given situation.

A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine the correct measures for the safe course of the activities in a given work planning situation.

A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine the rules of conduct for the operational employee and the supervisor for the given high-risk

A.03.02.02 The candidate can describe the approach of the intermediary in the event of posting temporary agency workers for high-ri
tasks in the event of agency work for a temporary employment agency.

D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in a given incident.

D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take (including registration and report) for a given incident.

A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the TRA (Task Risk Analysis) and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).
A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine the correct approach to prevent accidents and incidents in a given situation.

A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine the correct measures for the safe course of the activities in a given work planning situation.

D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in a given incident.

D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take (including registration and report) for a given incident.

D.01.02.01 The candidate can describe the objective and content of an accident investigation.

D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe the working method and the points to consider for an accident investigation.

D.01.01.03 The candidate can state the persons involved in handling the occupational accidents involving temporary agency workers a
the temporary employment agency.

D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take (including registration and report) for a given incident.
A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe the concepts of an H&S annual action plan and Plan of Approach and their contents.
A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general rules in relation to human behaviour and safe working.

A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the behaviour that is seen as characteristic of safe working.

A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine the approach for promoting safe behaviour in a given situation.

A.02.01.04 The candidate can describe the approach of the intermediary for the promotion of safe behaviour by the temporary agenc

A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the behaviour that is seen as characteristic of safe working.

A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general rules in relation to human behaviour and safe working.

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

A.01.02.02 The candidate can determine the scope of the HSE tasks and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in

A.01.02.01 The candidate can state the general obligations and rights of the employee in the context of the H&S legislation in a given

A.01.02.03 The candidate can state the specific distribution of tasks and responsibilities of the hiring company and the temporary emp
A.01.02.04 The candidate can determine the tasks, rights, obligations and powers of the intermediaries and supervisors in the event o
a VCU organisation in a given situation.

A.01.02.02 The candidate can determine the scope of the HSE tasks and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in

A.02.03.03 The candidate can determine the points to consider of the workplace inspection and observation round in a given situation

A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the relevant aspects of workplace inspections, work meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) an
the temporary employment agency.

A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine the points to consider in a work meeting and HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situa

A.02.03.01 The candidate can describe the meeting in the context of safe working.
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine the points to consider in a work meeting and HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situa

A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the relevant aspects of workplace inspections, work meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) an
the temporary employment agency.

A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine the points to consider in a work meeting and HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situa

A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the objective and meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central
(CDR).

A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine the mandatory training courses and examinations VCA diplomas in a given situation.

A.01.03.03 The candidate can state the training requirements for temporary agency workers and employees of the temporary employ

A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the guidelines for general and specific safety rules in a given situation.

A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine the moment of consultation and the content of the information in a given situation.

A.02.02.02 The candidate can describe the duty to pass on information.


A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine the moment of consultation and the content of the information in a given situation.
B.01.02.01 The candidate can describe the relevant aspects of making the workplace and installation safe

A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the guidelines for werkvergunningen (work permits) and supplementary work permits in a given s
A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the sections of the werkvergunning (work permit) and the obligations of the supervisor.

A.01.04.03 The candidate can determine the obligations of the persons involved with the werkvergunning (work permit) in a given situ

A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the sections of the werkvergunning (work permit) and the obligations of the supervisor.
B.01.03.01 The candidate can describe the principles and requirements of health and safety signs.

B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the meaning of various prohibitive, mandatory and warning signs.

B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the meaning of various signs for safety provisions and fire-fighting.

B.01.03.04 The candidate can determine the correct format of marking in a given situation.

D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe the phases in the tackling of emergency situations.
D.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the information that operational employees (and temporary employees) must receive about th
company emergency plan when they enter the company premises.

D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe the phases in the tackling of emergency situations.
D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the requirements regarding bedrijfshulpverlening (company emergency response) and evacuati

D.02.01.04 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in the event of alarm and evacuation.
D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the requirements regarding bedrijfshulpverlening (company emergency response) and evacuati

D.02.01.04 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in the event of alarm and evacuation.

D.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the information that operational employees (and temporary employees) must receive about th
company emergency plan when they enter the company premises.

C.01.02.04 The candidate can determine the necessary measures to take against excessively low or high oxygen concentrations in a gi

C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures for a given symbol pictogram or label of a hazardous subst

C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures for a given symbol pictogram, label or material safety data
substance.

C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine the measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situ

C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine the measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situ
these.
C.01.01.05 The candidate can describe the meaning of grenswaarden (threshold limit values) and the limitations of sense of smell.

C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures for a given symbol pictogram or label of a hazardous subst

C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures for a given symbol pictogram, label or material safety data
substance.

C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine the measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situ
these.

C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine the measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situ

C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine the working method used to handle (materials that are suspected of containing) asbestos in a
C.01.02.01 The candidate can determine the working method used to handle materials that are suspected of containing asbestos in a

C.01.02.03 The candidate can state the hazards of organic solvents, cyclic compounds, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, paints and lac
quartz dust and domestic cleaning materials.

C.01.03.01 The candidate can state the causes, hazards and preventive measures against leaks.

C.01.03.02 The candidate can state the hazards and the preventive measures for working with biological substances or materials conta
substances.

C.01.04.01 The candidate can name the safety measures for the storage of industrial gas cylinders and can determine the contents of
cylinders in a given situation.

C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the relevant aspects and concepts in relation to fire and explosion.

C.03.02.02 The candidate can name the extinguishing characteristics of the various extinguishing agents.
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the relevant aspects and concepts in relation to fire and explosion.

C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the most suitable extinguishing agent in a given situation.
C.03.02.02 The candidate can name the extinguishing characteristics of the various extinguishing agents.

C.03.03.01 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in a given fire situation.

C.03.03.02 The candidate can state the tasks and the set requirements of a fire attendant/hot work attendant.

C.03.01.02 The candidate can recognise explosion risk zones and describe the use of a personal explosion meter.

C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine the correct measures in relation to explosion risk zones in a given situation.

B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine how work can be performed safely with fixed machines in a given situation.

B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine how work can be performed safely with powered hand tools in a given situation.
B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe the requirements, hazards and safety measures to take when working with hand tools.

B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine how work should be performed safely with hoisting equipment, hoisting accessories and man
situation.

B.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures to take when working with forklift trucks.

B.03.03.02 The candidate can describe the hazards and preventive measures to take when working with pallet trucks.
B.04.01.01 The candidate can determine safety measures when welding, cutting and using a cutting torch in a given situation.

B.04.02.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures to take during demolition work in a given situation.

B.04.03.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures for working near wall and floor openings in a given situation.

B.04.04.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures for excavation work and working near or in excavations in a given situati

B.04.04.02 The candidate can describe the statutory obligations for excavation work.

B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures to take when working at height in a given situation.

B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine the use of material for working at height in a given situation.
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures when working in confined spaces in a given situation.

C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and causes of accidents when working with electricity.

C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe the hazards and causes of accidents when working with electricity and the theory of electrocuti
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the (effect of) safety measures to take when working with electricity.

C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe the different qualifications in relation to working on electrical systems.

C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures to take when using temporary electrical equipment.

C.02.01.05 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures to take in the event of static electricity.

C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and me
layout of the workplace.

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and me
layout of the workplace.

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and me
layout of the workplace.

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and me
layout of the workplace.

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo

B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and me
layout of the workplace.

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layo
B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and me
layout of the workplace.

B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the correct personal protection equipment (PBM) in a given situation.
New test criteria

A Prepare, discuss and inspect the activities


A.01 Regulations and safety rules
A.01.01 The candidate can apply the relevant aspects of the national health and safety legislation.
A.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the scope of the H&S legislation in a given situation.

A.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the general responsibilities under the H&S legislation for the employer in a given situation

A.01.01.03 The candidate can state the general obligations in the area of prevention, protection and health monitoring.

A.01.01.04 The candidate can determine when the employer satisfies the general obligations in the area of expert support in a given situa

A.01.01.05 The candidate can state the assignment and the tasks of the central prevention service for the temporary employment agency
A.01.01.06 The candidate can state the relevant aspects of the environmental legislation, working hours legislation and CE marking.
A.01.02 The candidate can determine the main tasks, rights and obligations of the employer, employees and operational supervisors.
A.01.02.01 The candidate can state the general obligations and rights of the employee in the context of the H&S legislation in a given situa
A.01.02.01 The candidate can state the general obligations and rights of the employee in the context of the H&S legislation in a given situa

A.01.02.02 The candidate can determine the scope of the HSE tasks and obligations of the employer and the operational supervisor in a gi

A.01.02.03 The candidate can state the specific distribution of tasks and responsibilities of the hiring company and the temporary employm

A.01.02.04 The candidate can determine the tasks, rights, obligations and powers of the intermediaries and supervisors in the event of tem
organisation in a given situation.
A.01.03 The candidate can determine which safety certificates are required.
A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the objective and meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification, the safety passport and the Central Dipl

A.01.03.02 The candidate can determine the mandatory training courses and examinations VCA diplomas in a given situation.

A.01.03.03 The candidate can state the training requirements for temporary agency workers and employees of the temporary employmen
A.01.04 The candidate can apply the guidelines for safety rules and werkvergunningen (work permits).
A.01.04.01 The candidate can apply the guidelines for general and specific safety rules in a given situation.

A.01.04.02 The candidate can apply the guidelines for werkvergunningen (work permits) and supplementary work permits in a given situa

A.01.04.03 The candidate can determine the obligations of the persons involved with the werkvergunning (work permit) in a given situatio

A.01.04.04 The candidate can state the sections of the werkvergunning (work permit) and the obligations of the supervisor.
A.02 Hazards, risks and prevention
A.02.01 The candidate knows the guidelines for promoting safe behaviour.
A.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the behaviour that is seen as characteristic of safe working.

A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general rules in relation to human behaviour and safe working.

A.02.01.03 The candidate can determine the approach for promoting safe behaviour in a given situation.

A.02.01.04 The candidate can describe the approach of the intermediary for the promotion of safe behaviour by the temporary agency wo

A.02.02 The candidate can apply the general guidelines for communication and instructions.
A.02.02.01 The candidate can determine the moment of consultation and the content of the information in a given situation.

A.02.02.02 The candidate can describe the duty to pass on information.


A.02.03 The candidate can apply the guidelines for HSE meetings (toolbox meetings) and workplace inspections.
A.02.03.01 The candidate can describe the meeting in the context of safe working.
A.02.03.02 The candidate can determine the points to consider in a work meeting and HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) in a given situation

A.02.03.03 The candidate can determine the points to consider of the workplace inspection and observation round in a given situation.

A.02.03.04 The candidate can state the relevant aspects of workplace inspections, work meetings, HSE meetings (toolbox meeting) and co
employment agency.

A.03 Prevention
A.03.01 The candidate can determine the possible preventive measures for hazards and risks at the work.
A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the concepts of hazard, risk, risk management and prevention (hierarchy).

A.03.01.02 The candidate can identify the hazards and risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures in a given situation.

A.03.01.03 The candidate can determine the correct approach to prevent accidents and incidents in a given situation.
A.03.02 The candidate can determine the points to consider for high-risk activities and the work planning.
A.03.02.01 The candidate can determine the rules of conduct for the operational employee and the supervisor for the given high-risk activ

A.03.02.02 The candidate can describe the approach of the intermediary in the event of posting temporary agency workers for high-risk ta
event of agency work for a temporary employment agency.
A.03.02.03 The candidate can determine the correct measures for the safe course of the activities in a given work planning situation.

A.03.03 The candidate knows the points to consider for a TRA (Task Risk Analysis), an LMRA, an H&S annual action plan and a Plan of Appr
A.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the TRA (Task Risk Analysis) and the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis).

A.03.03.02 The candidate can determine the necessity for drawing up or modifying a TRA (Task Risk Analysis) in a given situation.

A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe the concepts of an H&S annual action plan and Plan of Approach and their contents.

B Carrying out activities


B.01 Workplace
B.01.01 The candidate knows the relevant aspects of an ergonomic workplace.
B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider with respect to sound, vibrations, lighting and physical stress for the layout o
B.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct measures with respect to sound, vibrations, climate, lighting and physical and mental
workplace.

B.01.02 The candidate knows the relevant aspects of making the workplace and installation safe.
B.01.02.01 The candidate can describe the relevant aspects of making the workplace and installation safe
B.01.03 The candidate knows the meaning of the different forms of signs and marking.
B.01.03.01 The candidate can describe the principles and requirements of health and safety signs.

B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the meaning of various prohibitive, mandatory and warning signs.

B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the meaning of various signs for safety provisions and fire-fighting.

B.01.03.04 The candidate can determine the correct format of marking in a given situation.

B.02 Personal protection equipment (PBM)


B.02.01 The candidate can select the necessary personal protection equipment (PBM).
B.02.01.01 The candidate can select the correct personal protection equipment (PBM) in a given situation.
B.03 Equipment
B.03.01 The candidate can determine how work can be performed safely with fixed machines, hand-held power tools and hand tools.
B.03.01.01 The candidate can determine how work can be performed safely with fixed machines in a given situation.
B.03.01.02 The candidate can determine how work can be performed safely with powered hand tools in a given situation.

B.03.01.03 The candidate can describe the requirements, hazards and safety measures to take when working with hand tools.

B.03.02 The candidate can determine how work must be performed safely with hoisting equipment, hoisting accessories and manual hoist
B.03.02.01 The candidate can determine how work should be performed safely with hoisting equipment, hoisting accessories and manual
B.03.03 The candidate knows the hazards and safety/preventive measures for working with forklift trucks and pallet trucks.
B.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures to take when working with forklift trucks.

B.03.03.02 The candidate can describe the hazards and preventive measures to take when working with pallet trucks.

B.04 Specific activities and circumstances


B.04.01 The candidate can determine the necessary safety measures when welding, cutting and using a cutting torch.
B.04.01.01 The candidate can determine safety measures when welding, cutting and using a cutting torch in a given situation.

B.04.02 The candidate can determine the necessary safety measures to take during demolition work.
B.04.02.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures to take during demolition work in a given situation.

B.04.03 The candidate can determine the necessary safety measures for working near wall and floor openings.
B.04.03.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures for working near wall and floor openings in a given situation.

B.04.04 The candidate can determine the necessary (safety) measures for excavation work and working near or in excavations.
B.04.04.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures for excavation work and working near or in excavations in a given situation.

B.04.04.02 The candidate can describe the statutory obligations for excavation work.
B.04.05 The candidate can determine the necessary safety measures to take when working at height and the use of the material to be use
B.04.05.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures to take when working at height in a given situation.

B.04.05.02 The candidate can determine the use of material for working at height in a given situation.

B.04.06 The candidate can determine the necessary safety measures for working in confined spaces.
B.04.06.01 The candidate can determine the safety measures when working in confined spaces in a given situation.
C Carrying out activities
C.01 Hazardous substances
C.01.01 The candidate knows the hazards and safety measures for working with hazardous substances.
C.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures for a given symbol pictogram or label of a hazardous substance

C.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures for a given symbol pictogram, label or material safety data she
C.01.01.03 The candidate can determine the measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situatio

C.01.01.04 The candidate can determine the measures against (possible) exposure to or intake of hazardous substances in a given situatio

C.01.01.05 The candidate can describe the meaning of grenswaarden (threshold limit values) and the limitations of sense of smell.

C.01.02 The candidate can determine the hazards and safety measures to take when working with specific hazardous substances.
C.01.02.01 The candidate can determine the working method used to handle materials that are suspected of containing asbestos in a give
C.01.02.02 The candidate can determine the working method used to handle (materials that are suspected of containing) asbestos in a giv

C.01.02.03 The candidate can state the hazards of organic solvents, cyclic compounds, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, paints and lacquer
domestic cleaning materials.
C.01.02.04 The candidate can determine the necessary measures to take against excessively low or high oxygen concentrations in a given

C.01.03 The candidate knows the hazards of and preventive measures for leaks and biological substances.
C.01.03.01 The candidate can state the causes, hazards and preventive measures against leaks.

C.01.03.02 The candidate can state the hazards and the preventive measures for working with biological substances or materials containin

C.01.04 The candidate can name the safety measures for the storage of industrial gas cylinders and can determine the contents of the ind
C.01.04.01 The candidate can name the safety measures for the storage of industrial gas cylinders and can determine the contents of the
situation.

C.02 Electricity and radiation


C.02.01 The candidate knows the hazards and safety measures for working with electricity.
C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and causes of accidents when working with electricity.

C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe the hazards and causes of accidents when working with electricity and the theory of electrocution.
C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the (effect of) safety measures to take when working with electricity.

C.02.01.04 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures to take when using temporary electrical equipment.

C.02.01.05 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures to take in the event of static electricity.

C.02.02 The candidate knows the different qualifications in relation to working on electrical systems.
C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe the different qualifications in relation to working on electrical systems.

C.02.03 The candidate knows the hazards and safety measures in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures in relation to ionising and non-ionising radiation.
C.03 Fire and explosion
C.03.01 The candidate knows the hazards of fire and explosion.
C.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the relevant aspects and concepts in relation to fire and explosion.

C.03.01.02 The candidate can recognise explosion risk zones and describe the use of a personal explosion meter.

C.03.01.03 The candidate can determine the correct measures in relation to explosion risk zones in a given situation.

C.03.02 The candidate can select the correct extinguishing agent.


C.03.02.01 The candidate can select the most suitable extinguishing agent in a given situation.

C.03.02.02 The candidate can name the extinguishing characteristics of the various extinguishing agents.
C.03.02.02 The candidate can name the extinguishing characteristics of the various extinguishing agents.

C.03.03 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take for a fire.
C.03.03.01 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in a given fire situation.

C.03.03.02 The candidate can state the tasks and the set requirements of a fire attendant/hot work attendant.

D Control of incidents and emergency situations


D.01 Accidents
D.01.01 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take for incidents.
D.01.01.01 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in a given incident.

D.01.01.02 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take (including registration and report) for a given incident.

D.01.01.03 The candidate can state the persons involved in handling the occupational accidents involving temporary agency workers and t
employment agency.

D.01.02 The candidate knows the relevant aspects of an accident investigation.


D.01.02.01 The candidate can describe the objective and content of an accident investigation.

D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe the working method and the points to consider for an accident investigation.
D.02 Emergency situations
D.02.01 The candidate knows the relevant aspects with respect to the preparation for and control of emergency situations.
D.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the information that operational employees (and temporary employees) must receive about the (in
plan when they enter the company premises.

D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe the phases in the tackling of emergency situations.

D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the requirements regarding bedrijfshulpverlening (company emergency response) and evacuation

D.02.01.04 The candidate can determine the correct actions to take in the event of alarm and evacuation.
Current TT Current test criteria
number (‘abbreviated name’)

01.01.01.01 The concept of CODEX (B)


01.01.01.02 The concept of the Social Welfare Act (B)
01.01.02.01 The concept of ARBO (NL)
01.01.03.01 Objectives
01.01.04.01 Rights and obligations
01.01.04.02 Location
01.01.04.03 Persons
01.01.04.04 Domains
01.05.01.01 Powers of the inspection services
01.01.05.01 Assumptions behind the H&S legislation
01.02.01.01 Domains (B)
01.02.01.02 Contents and meaning (B)
01.02.01.03 Examples with the domains (B)
01.02.01.04 Guaranteeing welfare
01.04.01.01 Persons
01.04.01.02 General obligations of all employers who are
active on the same location
01.05.02.01 General rule regarding responsibility
01.05.03.01 Options for sanctions (NL)
01.08.01.01 Objectives
01.08.02.01 Person responsible for health and safety in
agency work
01.03.01.01 Support (NL)
01.03.01.02 Support (B)
01.03.04.01 Obligations
01.03.01.01 Support (NL)
01.03.01.02 Support (B)

01.03.02.01 Function of expert persons or services


01.03.02.02 Main tasks (expert persons or services) (NL)

01.03.02.03 Main tasks (expert persons or services) (B)

01.03.02.05 Main tasks (external inspection services) (B)

01.03.03.01 Objective
01.03.03.02 Main risks for which health monitoring is
obligatory (B)

01.03.04.01 Obligations
01.03.05.01 Assignment and tasks (B)
01.06.01.01 Objectives
01.06.02.01 Obligations
01.07.01.01 Objectives
01.07.02.01 Assumptions
01.07.03.01 Application (NL)
01.09.01.01 European directives
01.09.02.01 Principles of CE marking
01.09.03.01 Meaning of CE marking
01.09.03.02 Form of CE marking

05.01.03.01 General obligations


05.01.04.01 General rights
05.01.04.02 Actions in the event of serious or immediate
hazard
05.01.01.01 General obligations
05.01.01.02 Obligation regarding occupational accident
insurance (B)
05.01.02.01 Body
05.02.01.01 HSE tasks
05.02.02.01 Information for and training of employees

05.02.02.02 Characteristics of good information and


training
05.02.02.03 Obligatory content of information and
training
05.02.02.05 Ways to improve the motivation of
employees
05.01.05.01 Statutory liabilities with respect to health
and safety
05.01.05.02 Objective of the job description form (B)
05.01.05.03 Procedure related to the use of the job
description form (B)
05.01.05.04 Sections on the job description form (B)
05.01.05.05 Formal and actual employer (NL)
05.01.05.06 Responsibility for the working conditions
(NL)
05.01.05.07 Statutory liability with respect to health and
safety (NL)
05.01.06.01 H&S aspects

05.01.06.02 Temporary agency worker’s file


05.01.06.03 Points to consider (for request from the
hiring company)
05.01.06.04 Points to consider (for selection)
05.01.06.05 Specific H&S risks and the HSE rules and
regulations of the location
05.01.06.06 Check of the agreements made with the
hiring company
05.01.06.07 Evaluation (with the hiring company)
05.01.06.08 Evaluation (with the temporary agency
worker)
05.01.06.09 Accidents resulting in absence or loss of
work
05.01.06.10 Medical examination (NL)
05.01.06.11 Medical examination (B)
05.01.06.12 Deviation from original tasks of the
temporary agency worker

05.05.01.01 Meaning of VCA (SCC)

05.05.01.02 Objective of VCA (SCC) certification


05.05.01.03 Target group of VCA (SCC) certification
05.05.01.04 Meaning of the VCA (SCC) certificate
05.05.01.05 Levels of VCA (SCC) certification
05.05.02.01 Meaning of VCU
05.05.02.02 Objective of VCU certification
05.05.03.01 Meaning of VCO
05.05.03.02 Objective of VCO certification
05.05.04.01 The concept of safety passport
05.05.04.02 Conditions for completion
new The concept of CDR
05.05.05.01 SSVV Course Guide (NL)
05.05.05.02 Activities in the petrochemical industry that
require a mandatory exam (SVV Course
Guide) (NL)
05.05.05.03 Register of High-Risk Tasks (B)
05.05.05.04 Activities in the petrochemical industry that
require a mandatory exam (Register of High-
Risk Tasks) (B)
05.05.05.05 Training requirements in the framework of
VCA (SCC)
05.05.06.01 Training requirements

06.01.01.01 Target group


06.01.01.02 Guidelines
06.01.01.03 Applicability
06.01.02.01 Applicability
06.01.02.02 Activities or circumstances with hazard and
risks:

06.01.02.03 Guidelines specific safety rules


06.03.01.01 Objective (general werkvergunning (work
permit))
06.03.01.02 Objective (supplementary werkvergunning
(work permit))
06.03.01.03 Activities with obligation of supplementary
werkvergunning (work permit)

06.03.02.01 Functions
06.03.02.02 Contents
06.03.04.01 Obligations (werkvergunning (work permit)
issuer)
06.03.04.02 Obligations (holder)
06.03.04.03 Obligations (operational employees)
06.03.03.01 Requested activities
06.03.03.02 Measures (prescribed by the issuer)
06.03.03.03 Measures (to be taken by the operational
employee):
06.03.03.04 Signature
06.03.05.01 Obligations

04.01.03.01 Conduct
04.01.03.02 Influence of alcohol and/or drug use
04.01.03.03 Conduct in the event of alcohol and/or
drug use
04.03.01.01 Influence of order and tidiness on safe
working
04.03.01.02 Examples of order and tidiness
new Use of medicines
04.01.01.01 Behaviour and HSE policy
04.01.01.02 Causes of unsafe behaviour
04.01.01.03 Policy elements
04.01.01.04 The role of the supervisor
04.01.01.05 Elements of the organisation
04.01.02.01 General rules of conduct
04.01.03.01 Conduct
04.01.03.02 Influence of alcohol and/or drug use
04.01.03.03 Conduct in the event of alcohol and/or
drug use
04.03.01.01 Influence of order and tidiness on safe
working
04.03.01.02 Examples of order and tidiness
new Use of medicines
04.02.01.01 Basic principles
04.02.01.02 Strategies (stimulating safe behaviour)
04.02.01.03 Strategies (curbing unsafe behaviour)
04.02.01.04 Emphasising the success of safe behaviour

04.02.01.05 Reducing the disadvantages of safe


behaviour
04.02.01.06 Making the consequences of unsafe working
clear
04.02.01.07 Making the opportunities for unsafe
behaviour more difficult
04.02.03.01 Tasks of the intermediary
04.02.03.02 Approach

02.07.01.01 General guidelines


02.07.01.02 Examples
02.07.02.01 General guidelines regarding temporary
agency workers
06.01.03.01 Contents (general information)
06.01.03.02 Contents (specific information)
06.01.05.01 Contents
06.01.04.01 Duty to pass on information (NL)

05.04.02.01 Two types of meeting


05.04.02.02 Participants in the discussions between the
employer and the employee representation

05.04.01.01 Characteristics
05.04.02.01 Two types of meeting
05.04.02.02 Participants in the discussions between the
employer and the employee representation

05.04.03.01 Points to consider


05.04.03.02 Subjects
05.04.06.01 Participants
05.04.06.02 The concept of an HSE meeting (toolbox
meeting)
05.04.06.03 Objective
05.03.01.01 Points to consider
05.03.01.02 Subjects
05.03.01.03 Report
05.03.02.01 Advantages
05.03.02.01 Advantages
05.04.01.01 Characteristics
05.04.02.01 Two types of meeting
05.04.02.02 Participants in the discussions between the
employer and the employee representation

05.04.04.01 Importance
05.04.05.01 Involvement

02.01.01.01 The concept of Hazards


02.01.01.02 The concept of risk
02.02.03.01 Circumstances that increase risk
02.03.01.01 Prevention
02.03.02.01 Prevention measures and hierarchy
02.04.01.02 Risk Assessment and Evaluation
02.04.01.03 Components of the risk management system

02.02.01.01 Hazards
02.02.02.01 Sources of hazard at the workplace
02.02.02.02 Activities or circumstances with hazard and
risks
02.03.03.01 Prevention
02.03.03.02 The concept of an unsafe action:
02.03.03.03 the concept of an unsafe situation:
02.03.03.04 Examples (unsafe action)
02.03.03.05 Examples (unsafe situation)
02.03.04.01 Approach to unsafe situation
02.03.04.02 Actions for unsafe action
03.02.02.01 Phases of the cause-and-effect series
03.02.02.02 Points to consider for the policy to be
adopted
03.02.03.01 Accident pyramid
03.02.04.01 Causes of unsafe actions or unsafe situations
03.02.04.02 Examples (person-related factors)
03.02.04.03 Examples (task-related factors)
03.02.04.05 Consequence of the accident pyramid for
the policy
03.02.04.06 Possible action points (management)
03.02.04.07 Possible action points (operational
supervisor)

02.09.01.01 High-risk activities


02.09.01.02 High-risk tasks
02.09.02.01 Rules of conduct (prior to the
commencement of high-risk activities)
02.09.02.02 Rules of conduct (in the event of deviations
from the work plan)
02.09.02.03 Rules of conduct (for supervisor during
execution of high-risk activities)
02.09.03.01 Approach of the intermediary

02.08.01.01 Objective of the work planning


02.08.01.02 Safety aspects
03.03.01.01 Aspects:
03.03.01.02 Preventive measure (human aspect)
03.03.01.03 Preventive measure (organisation aspect)

03.03.01.04 Preventive measure (technology aspect)


03.03.01.05 Preventive measure (environment aspect)

02.05.01.01 The concept of TRA (Task Risk Analysis)


02.05.01.02 Objective of TRA (Task Risk Analysis):
02.05.03.01 Points to consider of the LMRA
02.05.03.02 The concept of LMRA (Last Minute Risk
Analysis)
03.02.01.01 Direct causes
02.05.02.01 Making a TRA (Task Risk Analysis)
02.05.02.02 Modifying a TRA (Task Risk Analysis)
02.06.01.01 H&S annual action plan
02.06.01.02 Contents
03.07.01.01 Plan of approach
03.07.01.02 Objective
03.07.01.03 Contents

04.04.01.01 Causes
04.04.02.01 Methods and measures (at the source)
04.04.02.02 Methods and measures (control of hazards)

13.02.01.01 Hazards
13.02.01.02 Possible consequences
13.02.01.03 Symptoms of permanent hearing loss
13.02.03.01 Measuring unit for sound (pressure) level
13.02.03.02 Rule of thumb for estimating how harmful a
sound is
13.03.01.01 Types of physical vibrations
13.03.02.01 Health complaints (hand and arm vibrations)

13.03.02.02 Health complaints (body vibrations)


13.05.02.01 Points to consider
13.06.03.01 Posture
13.06.03.02 Hazards
13.06.03.03 Safety measures
13.06.03.04 Safety measures for persons who are lifting

13.01.01.01 Working environment


13.01.01.02 Physical stress
13.02.02.01 Sound (pressure) level for two sound
sources
13.02.02.02 Relationship between sound (pressure) level
and distance
13.02.04.01 Control measures and priorities
13.02.04.02 Sound (pressure) level and necessary
measures
13.02.04.03 Sound (pressure) level and necessary
measures
13.03.03.01 Safety measures
13.04.01.01 Factors (working comfort)
13.04.01.02 Factors (climatic conditions)
13.04.01.03 Control measures for working comfort
13.05.01.01 Points to consider
13.06.01.01 Factors (physical stress)
13.06.01.02 Working conditions and physical complaints

13.06.01.03 Function of a break


13.06.01.04 The concept of static stress
13.06.01.05 Health hazards of static stress
13.06.01.06 The concept of dynamic stress
13.06.01.07 Health complaints from excess dynamic
stress
13.06.01.08 Factors (mental stress)
13.06.02.01 Factors (individual loadability of manual
lifting)
13.06.02.02 Factors (risk level of manual lifting)
13.06.02.03 Organisational rules
13.06.02.04 Measure for pregnant women
13.06.02.05 Safety measures
13.06.04.01 Guidelines for correct sitting
13.06.04.02 Optimal sitting position
13.06.04.03 Working conditions in which work when
standing is preferred to seated work
13.06.04.04 Aid for standing work

06.02.01.01 Function
06.02.01.02 Situations
06.02.02.01 Function
06.02.02.02 Working procedure

06.04.01.01 Principles of the legislation


06.04.01.02 Groups of signs
06.04.02.01 Requirements
06.04.03.01 Design
06.04.03.02 Meaning
06.04.04.01 Design
06.04.04.02 Meaning
06.04.05.01 Design
06.04.05.02 General meaning
06.04.05.03 Meaning of a number of warning signs
06.04.05.04 Meaning of a number of warning signs
06.04.05.05 Meaning of a number of warning signs
06.04.06.01 Design
06.04.06.02 General meaning
06.04.06.03 Meaning of the signs for safety provisions
(life saving or indication)
06.04.07.01 Design
06.04.07.02 General meaning
06.04.07.03 Meaning of the signs for fire-fighting
equipment
06.04.08.01 Formats
06.04.08.02 Format and applicability of tapes
06.04.08.03 Applications of yellow and black marking

06.04.08.04 Marking on stairs


06.04.08.05 Marking of passages and stacking areas

14.01.01.01 Application
14.01.01.02 Definition
14.01.01.03 Function
14.01.02.01 Obligations of manufacturers/requirements

14.01.02.02 Party responsible for making available


14.01.02.03 Obligations of employee
14.02.01.01 Hazards
14.02.01.02 Forms:
14.02.01.03 Properties
14.02.01.04 Use
14.03.01.01 Hazards
14.03.01.02 Formats
14.03.01.03 Properties and applications
14.03.01.04 Requirements for provision and use
14.04.01.01 Hazards
14.04.01.02 Formats
14.04.01.03 General properties
14.04.01.04 Properties (filter masks)
14.04.01.05 Use (filter masks)
14.04.01.06 Use (self-contained breathing apparatus)
14.04.01.07 Use (self-contained breathing apparatus in
confined space)
14.04.01.08 Use (filter breathing protection devices)
14.04.01.09 Operation (air hood as self-contained
breathing protection device)
14.04.01.10 Operation (full face masks with air cylinders
as self-contained breathing protection)

14.04.01.11 Requirements (user of self-contained


breathing protection devices)
14.04.01.12 Requirement (user of breathing protection
devices) (B)
14.05.01.01 Hazards
14.05.01.02 Form
14.05.01.03 Properties
14.05.01.04 Use
14.06.01.01 Hazards
14.06.01.02 Formats
14.06.01.03 Use
14.06.01.04 When not (leather or textile gloves)
14.06.01.05 When not (gloves)
14.07.01.01 Hazards
14.07.01.02 Formats
14.07.01.03 Properties
14.07.01.04 Use
14.07.01.05 Rules for using safety shoes
14.08.01.01 Hazards
14.08.01.02 Formats
14.08.01.03 Use
14.08.01.04 Rules for use
14.09.01.01 Hazard
14.09.01.02 Formats
14.09.01.03 Use
14.09.01.04 Rules for use
14.09.01.06 Inspection requirements
14.09.01.06 Hazard and safety measures after a fall
when wearing a safety harness

10.01.01.01 General hazards and possible injuries


10.01.01.02 General requirements
10.01.01.03 General safety measures
10.01.01.05 Function (emergency stop)
10.01.01.06 Requirements (emergency stop)
10.01.01.07 Function (no-load switch/no-voltage switch)

10.01.01.08 Safety measures and the requirements


(operator of machines)
10.02.01.01 Hazards and possible injuries and damage

10.02.01.02 Requirements
10.02.01.03 Preventive measures
10.02.01.04 Hazards and possible injuries and damage

10.02.01.05 Requirements
10.02.01.06 Preventive measures
10.02.01.07 Hazards and possible injuries and damage

10.02.01.08 Requirements
10.02.01.09 Preventive measures
10.01.01.01 General hazards and possible injuries
10.01.01.02 General requirements
10.01.01.03 General safety measures
10.01.01.04 Operation of the dead man’s switch:
10.01.01.08 Safety measures and the requirements
(operator of power tools)
10.03.01.01 Requirements (hand-held electric tools)
10.03.01.02 Double insulation for damp conditions
10.03.01.03 Safety measures (pneumatic hand tools)
10.03.01.04 Requirements
10.03.01.05 Information on grinding disc
10.03.01.06 Safety measures
10.03.01.07 Requirements
10.03.01.08 Safety measures
10.03.01.09 Requirements
10.03.01.10 Safety measures
10.03.01.11 Requirements
10.03.01.12 Safety measures
10.04.01.01 Requirements (hammer)
10.04.01.02 Requirements (spanners)
10.04.01.03 Safety measures (spanners)
10.04.01.04 Requirements (screwdrivers)
10.04.01.05 Safety measures (screwdrivers)
10.04.01.06 Requirements (files)
10.04.01.07 Requirements (chisels)
10.04.01.08 Requirements (pliers)
10.04.01.09 Requirements (knives)
10.04.01.10 Safety measures (knives)
10.04.01.11 Requirements (saws)
10.04.01.12 Safety measures (saws)

10.05.01.01 Examples (hoisting equipment)

10.05.01.02 Function (hoisting equipment)


10.05.01.03 Definition (hoisting accessories)
10.05.01.04 General requirements (hoisting equipment
and hoisting accessories)
10.05.01.05 Details regarding the maximum load:
10.05.02.01 General hazards (hoisting equipment and
hoisting accessories)
10.05.02.02 General safety measures (hoisting
equipment and hoisting accessories)
10.05.02.03 Wind force
10.05.02.05 Determines the choice of hoisting accessory
10.06.01.01 Hazards (hoisting equipment):
10.06.01.02 Safety measures (hoisting equipment)
10.06.01.03 Documents that are present (hoisting
equipment)
10.06.01.04 Documents for the operator (hoisting
equipment) (NL)
10.06.01.05 Documents for the operator (hoisting
equipment) (B)
10.07.01.01 Safety measures (chains)
10.07.01.02 Safety measures (steel cables)
10.07.01.03 Examples (hoisting equipment)
10.07.01.04 Maximum angle between slings in an
assembly
10.07.01.05 Examples of situations (lifting beam)
10.08.01.01 Definition (manual hoist)
10.08.01.02 Examples of situations (manual hoists)
10.08.01.03 Hazards (manual hoists)
10.08.01.04 Safety measures (manual hoists)

10.09.01.01 Definition
10.09.01.02 Hazards
10.09.01.03 Safety measures
10.09.01.04 Requirements (forklift truck driver)
10.10.01.01 Definition
10.10.01.02 Hazards
10.10.01.03 Preventive measures
10.10.01.04 Preventive measures (operator of pallet
trucks)

11.01.01.01 Hazards/risks (electric welding)


11.01.01.02 Safety measures (electric welding)
11.01.01.03 Hazards/risks (gas welding, cutting and using
a cutting torch)
11.01.01.04 Safety measures (gas welding and cutting
with oxygen and acetylene)

11.02.01.01 Hazards
11.02.01.02 Safety measures
11.02.01.03 Specific safety measures to take when
removing ceramic fibres with a low
probability that dust or fibres are released

11.03.01.01 Hazards
11.03.01.02 Safety measures

11.04.01.01 Careful excavation and prevention of


damage when excavating
11.04.01.02 Hazards/risks
11.04.01.03 Rules for careful excavation
11.04.02.01 Obligations in accordance with the Earth
Movers Regulations (NL)
11.04.02.02 Statutory obligation for excavation work (B)

11.05.01.01 Legislation (NL)


11.05.01.02 Legislation (B)
11.05.02.01 Hazards/risks
11.05.02.02 Safety measures (working at height)
11.05.02.03 Safety measures (working on sloping roofs)

11.05.02.04 Safety measures (working on flat roofs


within four metres of the roof edge)
11.05.03.01 Use of ladders
11.05.03.02 Rules for using ladders for minor activities

11.05.03.03 Safety measures (ladders)


11.05.03.04 Safety measure (ladders that have more
than 25 rungs) (B)
11.05.03.05 Rules for erecting and modifying a scaffold
(platform)
11.05.03.06 Tasks of the authorised person for the use of
a scaffold (platform) (B)
11.05.03.07 Safety measures (standing scaffold
(platform)) (NL)
11.05.03.08 Safety measures (standing scaffold
(platform)) (B)
11.05.03.09 Extra safety measures (standing scaffold
(platform)) (B)
11.05.03.10 Function of the scaffold tag:
11.05.03.11 Safety measures (suspended scaffolding)
11.05.03.12 Safety measures (rolling scaffolding)
11.05.03.13 Rules for moving the rolling scaffolding
11.05.03.14 Requirements (safety cage for people)
11.05.03.15 Safety measures (safety cage for people)
11.05.04.01 Definition
11.05.04.02 Examples
11.05.04.03 Hazards
11.05.04.04 Requirements
11.05.04.05 Safety measures
11.05.04.06 Requirements for operators of cherry
pickers

11.06.01.01 Characteristics
11.06.01.02 Examples
11.06.01.03 Requirements for entering
11.06.01.04 Rules for measurements where there is a
danger of suffocation, stupefaction,
poisoning, fire or explosion
11.06.01.05 Safety measure (supervision where there is
a danger of suffocation, stupefaction,
poisoning, fire or explosion)
11.06.01.06 Safety measure (supervision where there is
a danger of suffocation, stupefaction,
poisoning, fire or explosion) (B)
11.06.01.07 Requirement placed on the person who is
appointed to be the permanent attendant
(confined space attendant/manhole
attendant):

11.06.01.08 Increased risk of suffocation


11.06.01.09 Increased risk of fire and explosion
11.06.01.10 Increased risk of poisoning
11.06.01.11 Increased risk of electrocution
11.06.01.12 Safety measure (duration of stay)
11.06.01.13 Extra personal protection equipment
11.06.01.14 Safety measures (ventilation)
11.06.01.15 Safety measures (electrocution)
11.06.02.01 Rule for moving parts in confined spaces
11.06.02.02 Safety measures (use of oxygen and other
gases)
11.06.02.03 Safety measures (welding and cutting)
11.06.02.04 Safety measures (applying paint products)

08.02.01.01 Categories
08.02.01.02 Definition
08.02.01.03 Hazards, examples and symbols
08.02.02.01 Distinction
08.05.01.01 Elements (old label)
08.05.01.02 Elements (new label)
08.05.02.01 Hazard pictograms (in accordance with GHS
Directive)
08.05.02.02 Pictogram for asbestos
08.05.03.01 Meaning (R phrases)
08.05.03.02 Meaning (S phrases)
08.05.05.01 Meaning (hazard phrases)
08.05.05.02 Meaning (safety recommendations)
08.02.01.01 Categories
08.02.01.02 Definition
08.02.01.03 Hazards, examples and symbols
08.02.02.01 Distinction
08.05.01.01 Elements (old label)
08.05.01.02 Elements (new label)
08.05.02.01 Hazard pictograms (in accordance with GHS
Directive):
08.05.02.02 Pictogram for asbestos
08.05.03.01 Meaning (R phrases)
08.05.03.02 Meaning (S phrases)
08.05.04.01 Objective
08.05.04.02 Contents
08.05.04.03 Meaning (sections of the hazard diamond)

08.05.04.04 Meaning (numbers in the hazard diamond)

08.05.05.01 Meaning (hazard phrases)


08.05.05.02 Meaning (safety recommendations)
08.03.02.01 Measures (source)

08.03.02.02 Measure (local extraction)


08.03.02.03 Measure (separating man and the source)

08.03.02.04 Measure (ventilation)


08.03.02.05 Use of personal monitor
08.03.03.01 Routes of intake of hazardous substances
08.03.03.02 Manner of intake of hazardous substances

08.03.03.03 Personal hygiene measures


08.07.03.01 Medical fitness
08.07.04.01 Concept and objective
08.03.01.01 Priorities
08.03.02.01 Measures (source)
08.03.02.02 Measure (local extraction)
08.03.02.03 Measure (separating man and the source)

08.03.02.04 Measure (ventilation)


08.03.02.05 Use of personal monitor
08.03.03.01 Routes of intake of hazardous substances
08.03.03.02 Manner of intake of hazardous substances

08.03.03.03 Personal hygiene measures


08.03.04.01 Ambient and product factors
08.03.04.02 Human factors
08.03.05.01 Effects
08.03.05.02 Two types of poisoning
08.07.02.01 Concept and objective
08.07.03.01 Medical fitness
08.07.04.01 Concept and objective
08.04.01.01 Meaning of grenswaarden (threshold limit
values)
08.04.01.02 Conditions of validity of grenswaarden
(threshold limit values)
08.04.02.01 Limitations

08.08.03.01 Working procedure


08.08.01.01 Legal provisions (B)
08.08.01.02 Conditions for working with asbestos (B)
08.08.01.03 Specific obligation with respect to
temporary agency workers (B)
08.08.01.04 Legal provisions (NL)
08.08.01.05 Asbestos products that are allowed to be
removed by non-certified companies (NL)
08.08.01.06 Health effects resulting from exposure to
asbestos
08.08.02.01 Possible locations of asbestos
08.08.02.02 Working procedure
08.08.03.01 Working procedure
08.08.04.01 Examples

08.08.04.02 Harmful effect


08.08.05.01 Hazards
08.01.01.01 Oxygen concentration in normal conditions

08.01.01.02 Minimum allowable oxygen concentration

08.01.01.03 Consequences in the event of oxygen


concentrations that are outside of the
normal range
08.01.01.04 Conditions (too low oxygen concentration)

08.01.01.05 Conditions (too high oxygen concentration)

08.01.01.06 Measures (too low oxygen concentration)

08.01.01.07 Measures (too high oxygen concentration)

08.09.01.01 Consequences
08.09.01.02 Causes
08.09.01.03 Preventive and corrective measures
08.09.02.01 Conditions/places for possibly harmful
biological substances
08.09.02.02 Forms of health damage
08.09.02.03 Specific preventive measures

08.10.01.01 Principle for distinguishing between gas


cylinders
08.10.01.02 Colour code on cylinders containing oxygen,
nitrogen, carbon dioxide, air and acetylene

08.10.01.03 Points to consider with respect to the use of


the correct gas cylinder
08.10.03.01 Safety measures

12.01.01.01 Hazards
12.01.03.01 Factors that influence the intensity of the
current when an electrical current passes
through the body
12.01.03.02 Secondary injury when working with
electricity
12.01.05.01 Causes of accidents
12.01.01.01 Hazards
12.01.02.01 Factors that influence injury
12.01.02.02 Influence of an electrical current of 30 mA

12.01.02.03 Difference between direct voltage and


alternating voltage
12.01.03.01 Factors that influence the intensity of the
current when an electrical current passes
through the body
12.01.03.02 Secondary injury when working with
electricity
12.01.05.01 Causes of accidents
12.02.01.01 Safety measures
12.02.02.01 Definition
12.02.02.02 Examples
12.02.03.01 Definition
12.02.03.02 Examples of insulation materials
12.02.04.01 Function and operation
12.02.04.02 Limitations
12.02.05.01 Definition
12.02.05.02 Function
12.02.05.03 Rule
12.02.05.04 Scaffolds (platforms) and earth wire
12.02.05.05 Safety measure that must be taken in the
area of electricity for containers
12.04.01.01 Safety measures to take before working with
electrical equipment
12.04.01.02 Protection value of the earth leakage circuit
breaker in the temporary construction site
junction box for extra safety

12.04.01.03 Hazard (cable reels)


12.04.01.04 Safety measures (cable reels)
12.04.01.05 Hazard (power cables and extension cables)

12.04.01.06 Safety measure (power cables and extension


cables)
12.04.01.08 Protective devices for housings
12.05.01.01 Definition
12.05.01.02 Situations with a risk of static electricity
12.05.01.03 Hazards
12.05.01.04 Measures to limit static electricity

12.03.01.01 Layman (NL)


12.03.01.02 Powers of a layman (NL)
12.03.01.03 Sufficiently Trained Person (NL)
12.03.01.04 Powers of Sufficiently Trained Person (NL)

12.03.01.05 Professional Person (NL)


12.03.01.06 Non-expert or layman (B)
12.03.01.07 Warned person (B)
12.03.01.08 Authorised person (B)
12.03.01.09 Conditions that are placed on people who
are allowed to enter electrical rooms or who
are allowed to work on electrical systems (B)

12.06.01.01 Definition (ionising radiation)


12.06.01.02 Definition (radioactive substance)
12.06.01.03 Activities and situations with ionising
radiation:
12.06.01.04 Definition (natural radioactivity)
12.06.01.05 Factors that influence the degree of
exposure:
12.06.02.01 Safety measures
12.06.02.02 Obligations for employees who work on
equipment or substances that emit ionising
radiation
12.06.02.03 Tasks of the radiation expert that a company
must call on
12.07.01.01 Definition (non-ionising radiation)
12.07.01.02 Examples
12.07.02.01 Safety measures

09.01.01.01 Required factors


09.01.02.01 Flash point (ignition temperature)
09.01.02.02 Explosion limits
09.01.02.03 Auto-ignition temperature
09.01.02.04 Explosion range
09.01.02.05 Lower explosion limit
09.01.02.06 Upper explosion limit
09.01.02.07 Ignition source
09.01.02.08 Explosion:
09.01.04.01 Influence of smoke and combustion gases:

09.01.04.02 Influence of heat


09.05.01.01 Description
09.05.01.02 Sign
09.05.04.01 Use
09.05.01.01 Description
09.05.01.02 Sign
09.05.02.01 Zones (gas and dust)
09.05.02.02 Products
09.05.02.03 Specific regulations for an explosion risk
zone
09.05.03.01 Use
09.05.04.01 Use

09.02.01.01 Fire classes


09.02.01.02 Description of fire classes
09.02.02.01 Extinguishing methods (class A fire)
09.02.02.02 Extinguishing methods (class B fire)
09.02.02.03 Extinguishing methods (class C fire)
09.02.02.04 Extinguishing methods (class D fire)
09.02.02.05 Extinguishing methods (non-classified fire)

09.03.01.01 Extinguishing principles


09.03.02.01 Water
09.03.02.02 Foam
09.03.02.03 Sand
09.03.02.04 Extinguishing powder
09.03.02.05 Carbon dioxide
09.03.02.06 Fire blankets
09.01.03.01 The concept of catalysis
09.03.03.01 Water
09.03.03.02 Foam
09.03.03.03 Sand
09.03.03.04 Extinguishing powder
09.03.03.05 Carbon dioxide
09.03.03.06 Fire-extinguishing blankets

09.04.01.01 Actions to take (when a fire is detected)


09.04.01.02 Actions to take (extinguishing)
09.04.01.04 Actions to take (treating burns)
09.04.02.01 Tasks of the fire attendant (B)
09.04.02.02 Requirement for fire attendant (B)
09.04.03.01 Tasks of the hot work attendant (NL)
09.04.03.02 Requirement for hot work attendant (NL)

03.01.01.01 Occupational accident (B)


03.01.01.02 Accident
03.01.01.03 Near accident
03.01.01.04 Incident
03.04.01.01 Necessary steps
03.04.02.01 Actions to take in the event of accidents
03.04.02.02 Actions to take in the event of accidents,
near accidents and unsafe situations and
actions
03.01.01.01 Occupational accident (B)
03.01.01.02 Accident
03.01.01.03 Near accident
03.01.01.04 Incident
03.04.01.01 Necessary steps
03.04.02.01 Actions to take in the event of accidents
03.04.02.02 Actions to take in the event of accidents,
near accidents and unsafe situations and
actions:
03.05.01.01 Registration
03.06.08.01 Report
03.06.07.01 Party responsible for accident investigation

03.06.07.02 Party responsible for accident insurance (B)

03.06.07.03 Party responsible for absence through illness


(NL)
03.06.07.04 Objective of the Wet Verbetering
Poortwachter (Eligibility for Permanent
03.06.07.05 Obligations of the(Restrictions)
Invalidity Benefit temporary employment
Act) (NL)
agency in the context of the Wet
Verbetering Poortwachter (Eligibility for
Permanent Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions)
Act) (NL)

03.06.01.01 Objective
03.06.02.01 Basic components
03.06.06.01 Points to consider
03.06.01.01 Objective
03.06.02.01 Basic components
03.06.03.01 Points to consider
03.06.04.01 Points to consider
03.06.05.01 Points to consider
03.06.06.01 Points to consider

07.02.01.01 Definition
07.02.01.02 Objective
07.02.01.03 Information for operational employees (and
temporary employees)
07.06.04.01 Information for the employee of the
contractor or the temporary agency worker
during the introduction
07.01.01.01 The concept of emergency situation:
07.04.01.01 Phases in controlling and tackling emergency
situations
07.04.01.02 The concept of first alarm
07.04.01.03 The concept of actions and measures
(dependent on the severity and scope of the
emergency situation)
07.04.01.04 The components of the termination of the
emergency situation:
07.04.01.05 Objectives of training and drills with respect
to the (internal) company emergency plans

07.05.01.01 Obligations
07.05.01.02 Established tasks
07.05.01.03 Minimum requirements with respect to first
aid
07.06.02.01 Statutory regulation
07.06.01.01 Instructions
07.06.03.01 Actions and order in the event of an
evacuation signal

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