Safety, quality & compliance
ATEX inspectors and Ex specialists for explosive atmospheres
We place experienced freelance professionals who keep your installations demonstrably safe and compliant.
In explosive atmospheres, ATEX compliance is vital for the safety of people, installations and processes. Our professionals specialise in ATEX inspections, Ex equipment and the assessment of installations in line with the applicable standards and guidelines.

Roles we provide
- ATEX inspector
- Explosion safety expert (Ex specialist)
- QA/QC inspector
- Ex equipment inspector
How they help you
- ATEX inspections and assessment of Ex installations
- New-build projects
- Maintenance and inspection programmes
- Staying demonstrably safe and compliant with the applicable standards and guidelines
Where they work
- Petrochemicals, oil & gas
- Energy
- Process industry
Certificates and requirements
- VCA-Vol
- NEN 3140 VP
- CompEx 1 to 4 or IECEx Ex 001/004/007/008
Why WorkForce-NL
No CV pushers, just the right professional
We don't send you a pile of CVs, but a proposal with a candidate who fits your project, with a skills table that shows clearly whether the experience matches.
What you can expect from us
- Careful selection of professionals
- Technical, sector-specific knowledge from our own experience
- One fixed point of contact, short lines of communication
- Professional backoffice support
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
How do I request a freelancer?
In three short steps you tell us who you are looking for, when and for how long. We will then contact you to discuss the request.
What is a skills table?
For every assignment we make a list with you of the skills needed to carry out the assignment well. With the candidate we make the same table, so you can see whether the experience fits.
Who takes care of contracts, hours and payment?
WorkForce-NL always remains your point of contact. Our back-office partner JEX takes care of the administration and the payout, so you can focus on your project.
Which certificates do the professionals hold?
For ATEX work we require: VCA-Vol, NEN 3140 VP and CompEx 1 to 4 or IECEx Ex 001/004/007/008.
How quickly can someone start?
The onboarding of a freelancer can be completed within two days, provided we have all the correct information.
Do you have a project coming up?
Let us know. After your request we will contact you to discuss it.

