Behind the scenes of the SCL audit
"I can chat all day, but you have to take your points" Sascha Muus (43) is lead auditor Safety Culture Ladder at EBN Certification. With a background as a construction cleaner and systems pallender, he knows construction from the inside. "I have seen how unsafe it can be: just do this, just do that - that did [...]
The SCL: a small plant growing into a strong safety culture!
Martin Walrave works at Fundex, a leading foundation engineering specialist. With a broad smile, he says: 'We actually invented soil displacement pile drilling. We develop vibration-free pile systems that can handle gigantic loads. Think of the impressive high-rise towers in the centre of Rotterdam, with piles as long as 65 metres and a metre in diameter. [...]
Why the Safety Culture Ladder is more than a certificate
Imagine: as an organisation, you don't just want to comply with the rules, but create a culture in which safety is taken for granted. A culture in which employees call each other to account, managers set a good example and safety is part of all conversations. That is what the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) is about. The SCL is not a checklist, but a growth model. [...]
New: decision tree helps you choose the right SCL training course
Safety culture does not happen by itself. It requires knowledge, insight and practical skills to really change attitudes and behaviour. Training is therefore an indispensable first step: you not only learn the theory, but also how to anchor safety permanently in your organisation. Do you want to get started with safety culture, but do not yet know [...].
The human factor makes a world of difference
Almost forty years of experience in the world of system certification: Ben Hoeboer has seen it all. From auditor and auditee to accreditation and notified body. Yet for him, it's not about the paperwork. "In system certification, it was often just about proof and documents. But I always missed the human factor. In SCL, that does come [...]
SCL event 20 November: Conscious safe and healthy working
After last year's successful edition, the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) is organising another inspiring event on Wednesday 20 November, dedicated to safe and healthy working. This day is all about sharing knowledge, exchanging experiences and strengthening each other in practice. Safety starts with behaviour, culture and guts. During the [...]
Transitional ASA/SA/SCL Light scheme for small organisations
The coming period will see important changes around certification for small organisations (up to and including 50 employees including hiring) within the SCL structure. Below you can read about what is changing, what this means for you and your organisation, and how we will ensure a smooth transition. Introduction of SA and SCL Light for small organisations From [...]
Renewed products within the Safety Culture Ladder for small organisations
From 1 June 2025, we will introduce renewed and accessible products that support organisations in improving their safety and health culture in an even more effective way. With this innovation, we make the Safety Culture Ladder more applicable to small organisations. ASA becomes SA (Self Assessment) The Approved Self Assessment (ASA) expires and makes way for a powerful [...]
Vacancy: Consultant Safety Culture Ladder (SCL)
Are you a curious professional with a passion for social impact? Do you want to contribute to safety and health by making attitude and behaviour central? Then the position of Consultant Safety Culture Ladder at NEN is your next step! Why NEN? At NEN, we bring together stakeholders with different interests to develop national, European and international [...]
The invisible heroes of the SCL: the outcasts
An audit is all about objectivity, accuracy and improvement. But who makes sure the audit team is functioning optimally? That is the bystander. Geert Daamen is such an attendee and gives us a glimpse into his world. "When conducting an ancillary audit, the knife cuts both ways," Geert explains. "You try to [...] the audit team.