Samenwerken voor veiligheid

What Samenwerken voor veiligheid does

Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid (SSVV) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation, established in 1994 and headquartered in The Hague, that develops and manages standardized occupational safety certification schemes for the Dutch construction, industrial, and petrochemical sectors. Its portfolio includes VCA (contractor safety), VCO (principal/client safety), VCU (staffing agency safety), SOG-P (petrochemical qualifications), and the newer VCA-MAX safety culture combination, plus the VCA Module Gedrag (VCA-MG) behavior extension. The foundation is governed collaboratively through 26 affiliated Dutch branch associations, giving it industry-wide representational authority rather than operating as a commercial standards body.

The core technical infrastructure comprises the Centraal Diploma Register (CDR) and Centraal Certificaten Register (CCR), which together verify and store the credentials of 1.5 million VCA diploma holders across 1,000+ exam locations in the Netherlands. Examination delivery is run on the third-party Questionmark assessment platform, and certification is issued through a recognized network of certification bodies, training providers, and exam centers — 40+ training providers and 15+ dedicated exam centers. The foundation periodically issues major scheme revisions (most recently VCA 2026/6.1) and has expanded into multi-language exam delivery.

SSVV's revenue model is transactional and certification-driven: it collects certification fees (€45–155 per certificate depending on scheme and category), exam center recognition fees (€12,842 per center), and product sales such as VCA-MAX documents at €25. Distribution runs through its network of 26 branch associations, 40+ training providers, 15+ exam centers, and recognized certification bodies. The foundation also earns incremental revenue from international licensing, exemplified by the February 2026 VCA-MAX agreement with Belgian partner CSM, marking its first cross-border product extension. The organization is led by director Inge Stegmann and operates with a small core team of 1–10 employees, with the broader operational scale delivered through its ecosystem partners.

Name

Samenwerken voor veiligheid

Legal name

Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid

Website

https://ssvv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid (SSVV) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation managing standardized occupational safety certification schemes (VCA, VCU, VCO, VCA-MAX, SOG-P) for construction, industrial, and petrochemical sectors. It serves 1.5 million certified professionals through 26 branch associations and 1,000+ exam locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Certification

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Occupational safety certification
• Construction safety standards
• Company safety certification
• Safety diploma verification
• Petrochemical safety qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - VCA-MAX Publications: Sale of VCA-MAX certification documents and publications to companies and individuals.
2. Certification Fees: Certification bodies pay fixed fee contributions to SSVV for each certificate issued. Fees range from €45-155 per certificate depending on type (VCA*, VCA**, VCO, VCU, VCA-MAX).
3. Examination Fees: Individual exam candidates pay approximately €100 per exam at recognized exam centers. Exam fees are typically included in training course fees.
4. Exam Center Recognition Fees: Companies seeking to become recognized exam centers pay €12,842 (2025) for initial recognition, including audit, supervision, and system access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SSVV develops, owns, and manages standardized occupational safety and health certification schemes for the Dutch construction, industrial, and petrochemical sectors. Its portfolio includes company-level certifications (VCA, VCU, VCO, VCA-MAX) and personal diplomas (B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, LEI-VCA, GPI, SOG-P), which are issued through a regulated network of recognized certification bodies, exam centers, and training providers, with diploma and certificate validity verified via the central CDR and CCR digital registries.

Product overview

SSVV (Stichting Samenwerken voor Veiligheid) operates as a certification scheme management organization offering a portfolio of safety and health certification products for the Dutch construction and industrial sectors. The core offering consists of company-level certification schemes—VCA (contractor safety checklist with three levels), VCU (staffing agency safety), VCO (client/principal safety), and VCA-MAX (integrated safety culture combination)—alongside personal diploma programs including B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, LEI-VCA, and GPI. Supporting infrastructure includes the Centraal Diploma Register (CDR) and Centraal Certificaten Register (CCR) for verification, SOG-P petrochemical qualifications organized into five clusters covering 15 qualifications, practice exams via Questionmark, and examination specifications in multiple languages. The VCA-MAX represents the company's integration strategy, combining regular VCA with the VCA Module Gedrag behavioral component. The ecosystem includes 15 recognized examination centers and over 40 recognized SOG-P training providers throughout the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VCA: Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu (VGM) Checklist Aannemers – certification scheme for companies demonstrating safe and healthy working practices, available at three certification levels (VCA*, VCA**, VCA-P).
• VCU
• VCO
• VCA-MAX
• VCA Module Gedrag (VCA-MG)
• SOG-P
• GPI
• Centraal Diploma Register (CDR)
• Centraal Certificaten Register (CCR)
• Centrale Examencommissie VCA (CEV)
• Centraal College van Deskundigen VCA (CCvD-VCA)

Products and services

• VCA (Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu Checklist Aannemers) certification scheme Core certification scheme for contractors demonstrating their commitment to safety, health, and environment (VGM). Available at three certification levels (VCA*, VCA**, VCA-P), internationally recognized, and valid for 3 years.
• VCA-MAX Veiligheidscultuurcombinatie (VCA-MAX Safety Culture Combination) Safety culture combination that integrates regular VCA certification (VCA*, VCA**, VCA-P) with the VCA Module Gedrag, providing a complete picture of organizational safety from procedures and systems to behavioral safety and culture. Targets Level 3 on safety culture models such as Parker, Lawrie, and Hudson.
• VCU (Veiligheid en Gezondheid Checklist Uitzendkrachten) certification scheme Certification scheme for staffing and temporary employment agencies demonstrating their commitment to safe and healthy working. VCU certificates are valid for 1 or 3 years depending on the chosen certification option, enabling agencies to qualify for placing workers at client sites.
• VCO (Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu Checklist Opdrachtgevers) certification scheme Certification scheme for principals and clients demonstrating their commitment to safe and healthy working, aimed at preventing accidents and incidents across contracted construction and industrial projects.
• SOG-P Kwalificaties (SSVV Opleidingengids-Petrochemie qualifications) Portfolio of 15 qualifications for high-risk activities in the petrochemical industry, organized into clusters covering flange work, load handling, mobile equipment operation, gas measurement and outside watch, and respiratory protection. Most qualifications are valid for 5 years; gas measurement and respiratory protection are valid for 3 years.
• B-VCA (Basisveiligheid VCA) personal diploma Personal diploma typically required when working for a contractor, demonstrating basic knowledge of safety, health, and environment (VGM). The exam is 60 minutes with 40 multiple-choice questions, and the diploma is valid for 10 years.
• VOL-VCA (Veiligheid voor Operationeel Leidinggevenden VCA) personal diploma Personal diploma demonstrating that operational supervisors have basic knowledge of safety, health, and environment and can apply it in practice. The exam is 60 minutes with 60 multiple-choice questions, and the diploma is valid for 10 years.
• VIL-VCU (Veiligheid voor Intercedenten en Leidinggevenden VCU) personal diploma Personal diploma for intermediaries and supervisors in the staffing sector, demonstrating knowledge of safety, health, and environment within the VCU context. The exam is 60 minutes with 60 multiple-choice questions, and the diploma is valid for 10 years.
• LEI-VCA-OL (Leiderschapsvaardigheden) leadership skills training program Training program to strengthen leadership skills and behavior of operational supervisors, forming part of the VCA-MAX safety culture combination and targeting Level 3 of Parker, Lawrie, and Hudson safety culture models.
• GPI (Generieke Poortinstructie) generic gate instruction Generic gate instruction required for access to construction sites of participating GCVB member construction and installation companies. Mandatory since April 1, 2019 for all workers including subcontractors, temporary workers, and suppliers.
• VCA Module Gedrag (VCA-MG) supplementary behavioral module Supplementary module on top of the existing VCA scheme, focusing on safe behavior and safety awareness and making organizational safety behavior measurable, visible, and auditable. Audited via internal and external audits conducted by certification bodies, and integrated as a behavioral component within VCA-MAX.
• Centraal Diploma Register (CDR) digital diploma verification service Digital register where diploma holders and employers can verify the validity of VCA, SOG-petrochemie, SVWOH, and NOGEPA diplomas via diplomanummer or last name plus date of birth. Connected to the Belgian CDR for combined search results, and the unique diplomanummer system supports verification of diploma uniqueness.
• Centraal Certificaten Register (CCR) digital company certificate verification service Digital register for verifying whether a company holds a valid VCA, VCO, or VCU certificate, searchable by company name and location. Certified companies can also check their certificate validity to plan recertification.
• Proefexamens (Online Practice Exams) Online practice exams for B-VCA, VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU, and SOG-P gas measurement qualifications, delivered via the Questionmark platform with read-aloud functionality for accessibility. Used by candidates and training providers to prepare candidates for the official exams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million professionals certified with VCA diploma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CSM (Belgium)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 February 2026SSVV signed a licensing agreement with Belgian partner CSM for VCA-MAX certification in Belgium. CSM's certification bodies can now offer VCA-MAX to the Belgian market. Belgian auditors will receive specially developed training for auditing behavior as part of the certification process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): Norwegian classification society providing certification, verification, and risk management services. Comparable in offering management system and safety certification schemes, particularly relevant to SSVV's petrochemical and industrial positioning.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification services provider operating across multiple industrial and occupational safety domains. Comparable to SSVV's broader scheme management scope but serving international markets through accredited certification bodies.
• KIWA: Dutch testing, inspection, and certification company active in safety, construction, and energy sectors. Comparable as a recognized certification body that issues VCA certificates under SSVV's scheme, while also operating independent certification offerings across broader domains.
• SGS: Global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing occupational health and safety management system certification across industries.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification company headquartered in Germany. Functions as both a competing certification body and an active SOG-P training provider partner for SSVV — illustrating the dual role of broad incumbents in this ecosystem.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company issuing occupational health and safety certifications. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering safety certification schemes to enterprises across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• NEN (Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute): Dutch national standards body that develops and publishes standards including those related to occupational safety. Comparable as a Netherlands-based standards/scheme authority but with a broader standards portfolio rather than sector-specific certification management.
• Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA): Dutch Accreditation Council that accredits certification bodies operating VCA schemes. Comparable as the Dutch authority that oversees the certification chain in which SSVV operates and is formally mentioned in SSVV's accreditation cooperation messaging.

Direct peers

• BeSaCC-VCA: Belgian VCA equivalent organization that manages VCA certificates for the Belgian market. Operates as the most direct peer given geographic adjacency and identical certification scheme, but is explicitly noted in SSVV data as handling Belgian certificates separately with no CDR overlap.
• SCC (Sicherheits Certifikat Contraktoren): Germany/Austria equivalent occupational safety certification scheme for contractors and staffing. Operates as the structural analog of VCA in German-speaking markets and represents the most likely adjacent market for SSVV's international licensing strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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