Competence and safety

Certified for the work we do

An overview of the certifications AMB Technical Services holds, and what they mean in practice.

BRL100 Refrigeration installations

F-gas Fluorinated refrigerants

VCA VOL Safety at supervisory level

NEN 3140 Electrical safety

GPI Generic Gate Instruction

BRL100

Refrigeration competence

BRL100 is the Dutch assessment guideline for companies working with refrigerants. AMB Technical Services holds a BRL100 company certification and an F-gas category 1 personal certificate for refrigeration work within the applicable certification scope.

Exactly which work is covered is stated in the scope on the certificate. The certificate is periodically re-assessed by an accredited certifying body and is available on request.

F-gas

Authorised for fluorinated refrigerants

The F-gas certificate is legally required for work on installations containing fluorinated greenhouse gases (HFCs, PFCs, SF6), such as air conditioning, heat pumps and industrial refrigeration equipment.

AMB thereby complies with Regulation (EU) 2024/573, which has replaced the earlier Regulation (EU) 517/2014 since 11 March 2024, and guarantees responsible handling of refrigerants: leak detection, safe recovery and minimal environmental impact at every intervention.

What this means in practice Every intervention on a refrigeration installation with F-gases is documented in accordance with the legal registration obligation. AMB may independently recharge, pump down and perform leak detection on certified installations.

VCA VOL

Safety at operational supervisory level

VCA VOL goes beyond the basic safety certificate. It covers operational supervisory level: awareness of hazardous situations, knowledge of legislation and regulations, and the ability to create and maintain a safe working environment.

At industrial sites such as biogas installations, CO₂ plants and refrigeration facilities, this certificate is standard required for access as a technical service provider.

NEN 3140 VOP

Instructed Person (VOP) for electrical actions

The NEN 3140 VOP designation authorises AMB to safely carry out simple, clearly defined electrical actions with limited risk, under the employer's instruction. This is a different level from a Competent Person (VP), who independently carries out more complex electrical work. At AMB this is essential during commissioning, PLC verification and start-up of biogas and refrigeration equipment.

Electrical tasks are thereby carried out in accordance with the applicable Dutch occupational safety standards.

What this means in practice Within this designation, AMB carries out simple, well-defined electrical tasks during commissioning and maintenance, in accordance with NEN 3140.

Additional

GPI: Generic Gate Instruction

In addition to the core certifications, AMB holds the GPI certificate. The Generic Gate Instruction is required for access to construction sites and industrial sites connected to this system.

The certificate is reviewed annually. This enables AMB to work on virtually any industrial site in the Netherlands without completing additional safety briefings.

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AMB works at industrial sites across the Netherlands and Europe. If you are unsure whether the certifications match your requirements, please get in touch.

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