Quality and Safety

At Rotterdam Blending & Filling (RBF), quality and safety are top priorities. This applies to the goods, but also to the work processes, the environment and the well-being of the staff. In order to demonstrate quality and safety at RBF, RBF possesses the right certificates and permits and works exclusively with well-trained and educated personnel and experienced external parties.

SHEQ department

Due to the nature and scope of work with chemical (hazardous) substances, RBF falls under the Major Accident Hazards Decree (BRZO2015). Neele-Vat’s SHEQ (Safety, Healthy, Environmental & Quality) department supports RBF in drawing up and guaranteeing its safety and quality policy. Even though RBF has extensive (internal) knowledge in the field of quality and safety, this means that a pair of controlling eyes is always watching RBF. Furthermore, Neele-Vat’s SHEQ department supports RBF in matters such as licenses, BRZO2015, safety checks, process descriptions, audits and the Safety Management System (VBS).

Certification

RBF holds an environmental permit, based on the PGS 15 and WaBo. In addition, RBF is SQAS-certified and holds the ISO 9001 certificate.

CO2 extinguishing system

A space-filling CO2 extinguishing system has been installed throughout RBF’s building. This system ensures fast and effective extinguishing at the time of an incipient fire. It also enables RBF to be operational again quickly after a fire incident.

Explosion safety

All RBF’s installations comply with the highest ATEX standards. In addition, RBF has ATEX inspections carried out by external consultants to demonstrate explosion safety through explosion safety surveys.

Staff & working methods

As RBF often works with hazardous goods, its staff must be well-trained. RBF’s operational staff must have completed various training and education courses in the fields of chemicals, safety and hazardous goods competence in order to be allowed to carry out this work. The personnel working for RBF therefore hold the appropriate papers and certifications. Furthermore, knowledge and (professional) competence are continuously trained and monitored utilizing various e-learnings and job-specific training courses.