The soil remediation examination is a medical examination that is mandatory for anyone who will be working with contaminated soil or contaminated (ground)water, as described in the CROW 400 guideline. Before an employee starts this type of work for the first time, a comprehensive initial examination is carried out. During this baseline assessment, a doctor assesses whether the employee is physically fit for the work and whether there are any potential health risks. To continue to monitor whether the employee remains healthy and does not suffer any damage from exposure to hazardous substances, a repeat examination is then carried out annually.
The exact details of the soil remediation inspection depend on the function and the protective equipment used by the employee. The CROW 400 guideline distinguishes between three categories:
Type A for work without respiratory protection
Type B for work involving the use of air-dependent respiratory protection
Type C for situations requiring air-independent respiratory protection
The G34 examination is a special medical examination for employees who work with fluorine and related inorganic compounds. The purpose of this examination is to protect your health by checking whether you can work safely with these substances and to identify any health problems at an early stage.
The Astrand Cycle test is a commonly used submaximal fitness test on a bicycle ergometer that provides a safe way to estimate your maximum oxygen uptake (VO₂max), an important measure of your aerobic endurance. During this test, you cycle for six minutes at a fixed resistance while your heart rate is continuously measured. In the last part of the test, your heart rate must be stable; this value is used together with the wattage, your age, and sometimes your gender in a nomogram or formula to calculate your VO₂max. Because the test does not go to maximum effort, it is well suited for health checks, training, and rehabilitation.
The Chester Step Test (CST) is a submaximal fitness test in which you step up and down on a 30 cm high step at an increasingly faster pace. The test consists of five phases, but stops as soon as your submaximal limit is reached. After each phase, your heart rate is measured to assess your aerobic fitness. Because the test is safe and accessible, it is often used in physical fitness assessments for physically demanding work. The results provide a fitness score and appropriate exercise recommendations.
Soil remediation
- Soil remediation A | $345
- Soil remediation A/B | $325
- Soil remediation A/B/C | €375
Other inspections
- G34 inspection | €296
- Astrand Cycle exercise test | $150
- Chester Step Exercise Test | $150
If you want to book an examination together with a training course, please indicate the type of examination in the comments field of the training course booking form.
Would you like to book a separate inspection? Fill in the form below and describe which inspection you would like.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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When do I book a compressed air/breathing air examination?
If you are going to follow SOG training (this applies to the training course Independent Respiratory Protection Basic and Independent Respiratory Protection Review), it is compulsory to have either a compressed air examination or a respiratory air examination before the training. It is also compulsory to have been inspected before you carry out your final work. -
Is it compulsory to have a safety passport (PSL)?
No, it is not compulsory to have a safety passport (PSL) before you can participate in a training course. It is also not compulsory to have a PSL in order to carry out your work. -
When should I take a Chester Step Test?
A Chester Step Test is not mandatory before participating in the training courses. If you are going to follow one or more of the training courses below, it is mandatory that you have had a Chester Step Test before your final work. This concerns the following training courses: GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Refresher, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Refresher, GWO Working at Heights Basic, GWO Working at Heights Refresher, GWO First Aid Basic, GWO First Aid Refresher, GWO Sea Survival Basic, GWO Sea Survival Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Basic, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO Manual Handling Basic, GWO Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Advanced Rescue Training Basic, OPITO BOSIET, NOGEPA 0.5A, OPITO FOET, NOGEPA 0.5B, OPITO HUET -
When do I need a NOGEPA Offshore inspection?
If you are going to participate in a NOGEPA training course, it is mandatory to have a NOGEPA Offshore rating. When participating in OPITO training, it is not mandatory to have an Offshore rating before attending an OPITO training course. It is mandatory to have an offshore examination before starting to work offshore. If you are attending one of the following courses, you are required to have an offshore medical before starting to work offshore: OPITO BOSIET, NOGEPA 0.5A, OPITO FOET, NOGEPA 0.5B, OPITO HUET. -
When do I need to undergo a Working at Height Inspection - G41 (GWO)?
If you are going to follow one or more of the following courses, it is mandatory to have had a G41 examination before your final work: GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Refresher, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Refresher, GWO Working at Heights Basic, GWO Working at Heights Refresher, GWO First Aid Basic, GWO First Aid Refresher, GWO Sea Survival Basic, GWO Sea Survival Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Basic, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO Manual Handling Basic, GWO Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Advanced Rescue Training Basic. -
How can I check the validity or authenticity of a medical examination certificate?
The certificate is issued by the doctor immediately after the examination. Please contact us to explore whether we can still help you with a validity or authenticity issue. -
Will I receive a digital certificate of my medical examination?
No, you will only receive a paper certificate immediately after your examination by the doctor.