Implementation dates Safety Culture Ladder

Below you’ll find the implementation dates for the Safety Culture Ladder/Veiligheidsladder. Like to know more? Contact us via our contact form or +31 (0)88 998 46 76.

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  • ViA
    The Governance Code for the Construction Industry (GCVB) has postponed the intended date of implementation of Safety in Tendering (ViA) by one year. As of 1 January 2022, at least step 2 will be required; as of 1 January 2024, at least step 3.

  • ProRail
    ProRail adheres to the agreements made in the framework of the GCVB. As of 1 January 2022, the Safety Culture Ladder will also be included as a contractual requirement in tenders for non-accredited construction projects.

  • Workplace Security Companies and Employee Counters
    ProRail has postponed the date for Workplace Security Companies and Employee Counters from 1 January 2021 to 1 July 2021. As of that date, step 4 of the Safety Culture Ladder will be included as a minimum requirement in the recognition scheme for Workplace Security Companies and Employee Counters.

  • Cable Contractors and Drilling Companies
    ProRail has postponed the date for Cable Contractors and Drilling Companies from 1 July 2021 to 1 January 2022. As of that date, step 4 of the Safety Culture Ladder will be included as a minimum requirement in the recognition scheme for Cable Contractors and Drilling Companies.

  • Railway Contractors
    As of 1 July 2021, step 3 of the Safety Culture Ladder will also be included as a minimum requirement in the ProRail recognition scheme for Railway Contractors. Step 4 and 5 of the Safety Culture Ladder will then be requested as ambition levels.