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Asbestos certification
Organisations working with asbestos must demonstrably comply with strict laws and regulations. Clients and regulators expect work to be carried out safely, in a controlled manner and in accordance with the correct asbestos certification scheme.
Asbestos certification demonstrates that your organisation possesses the necessary knowledge, processes and measures for the safe removal and inventorying of asbestos.
The standard helps organisations to manage risks and carry out work in a structured manner. Normec independently assesses whether your organisation meets the requirements for an asbestos certificate.
In this way, working safely with asbestos becomes not a risk, but a demonstrably assured process.
Benefits of certification
Compliance with asbestos removal legislation and regulations in the Netherlands
Greater confidence from clients and regulatory bodies
Demonstrable safe working practices with asbestos
Access to tenders and projects
Reduced risks and better control of processes
Recognition as a certified asbestos removal company
With an asbestos removal process certificate, you demonstrate that your organisation operates in accordance with the applicable requirements and guidelines.
What is asbestos certification?
Asbestos certification is mandatory for organisations involved in:
asbestos removal
asbestos surveys
asbestos risk management
You must work in accordance with an established asbestos certification scheme, which assesses whether your processes, staff and working methods meet the requirements.
You:
work in accordance with established procedures
ensure safety and quality
comply with legal requirements
demonstrate that you are a certified company
minimise risks to people and the environment
Both an asbestos removal process certificate and an asbestos survey process certificate can form part of the certification.
Be well prepared for your audit
An audit for asbestos certification not only checks documentation, but above all whether work is carried out safely and in accordance with the regulations. During the audit, the following will be assessed:
whether processes comply with the certification scheme
whether staff are working in accordance with the guidelines
whether risks are being properly managed
Any areas for improvement will be discussed, so that you can specifically address the requirements for obtaining your asbestos certificate.
How do you prepare your organisation?
1. Define the scope and activities
Identify which activities fall under the certification.
2. Set up processes and procedures
Work in accordance with the relevant asbestos certification scheme.
3. Ensure you have qualified staff
Employees must possess the necessary knowledge and qualifications.
4. Ensure safety and risk management
Ensure that work is carried out safely and under controlled conditions.
5. Carry out internal checks
Check that processes are working correctly before the external audit.
Certification with Normec
Normec conducts an independent assessment to determine whether your organisation meets the requirements for asbestos certification in the Netherlands.
Our auditors have practical experience and assess organisations on:
compliance with legislation and regulations
correct execution of asbestos removal
quality of processes and documentation
Audits are carried out efficiently and predictably, so that you receive clarity quickly.
The certification process
- 1
Initial consultation and quote
We will assess your organisation and its activities.
- 2
(Optional) pre-audit
An understanding of the current situation and areas for improvement.
- 3
Audit – document review
Review of processes and procedures.
- 4
Audit – on-site assessment
Monitoring of implementation and safety
- 5
Certification decision
If you pass, you will receive your asbestos certificate.
- 6
Regular inspections
Ongoing audits to maintain certification.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Asbestos certification is mandatory as soon as your company removes asbestos-containing materials classified as risk class 2 or 2A. You are not permitted to carry out this work without a valid asbestos removal process certificate.
A process certificate for asbestos surveys is also mandatory.
Asbestos removal certification: for companies that actually remove asbestos
Asbestos survey certification: for companies that identify and report asbestos
Both fall under the asbestos certification scheme and have their own requirements and audits.
To obtain an asbestos certificate, your organisation must:
operate in accordance with the relevant certification scheme
employ qualified staff
have demonstrably established processes and procedures
successfully pass an audit
Following a positive assessment, you will receive the official asbestos certificate.
The turnaround time for asbestos certification depends on how well you prepare, but is usually between a few weeks and a couple of months.
Good preparation speeds up the process considerably.
The costs of asbestos certification depend on:
type of certificate (removal or inventory)
size of the organisation
number of projects and employees
current level of preparation
Request a quote for an exact price estimate.
During the audit, we assess whether your organisation complies with the asbestos certification scheme. This includes, amongst other things:
compliance with legislation and regulations
workplace safety
quality of processes
on-site implementation
Practical projects are also assessed.
You are a certified asbestos removal company once you have successfully completed the certification process and hold a valid certificate.
This means you meet the legal requirements and can carry out work within your scope.
With asbestos certification:
you comply with legislation
you can demonstrate that you work safely
you build trust with clients
you stand out from other asbestos-certified companies
you gain access to more projects and tenders