You must notify the Netherlands Labour Authority in advance of certain types of work. Some types of work also require an exemption or designation.

To notify us of special activities or apply for an exemption or designation, you will need eHerkenning or a Netherlands Labour Authority account.

Do you have a question about eHerkenning or a Netherlands Labour Authority account? If so, contact the Netherlands Labour Authority:

070 33 36 811

 itservicedesknla@nlarbeidsinspectie.nl

Notification of special activities

You must notify the Netherlands Labour Authority in advance of certain types of work. The notice period required varies depending on the activity. You may carry out the work provided that you notify us of it within the required notice period. You do not need to wait for approval.

Notify us of an ARIE company (Dutch)

Notify us of asbestos removal (Dutch)

Notify us of construction work (Dutch)

Notify us of diving operations

Notify us of work involving biological agents (Dutch)

Notify us of hot work on a tanker vessel (Dutch)

Notify us of work from a work cage or work platform (Dutch)

Apply for an exemption

For the activities below, you can apply for an exemption from the prohibition in specific circumstances. The Netherlands Labour Authority will assess your application, make a decision and let you know the outcome.

Working indoors with volatile organic compounds (Dutch)

Child labour (Dutch)

Lift without the required clearance space

Permanent night work (Dutch)

Designated bodies

Certain types of work may only be carried out by companies designated for that purpose by the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment. These are conformity assessment bodies (CABs) and registration bodies (RBs).

Apply for designation as a conformity assessment body (Dutch)

Report shortcomings in certification or registration (Dutch)