Our asbestos course is a web based training that gives you the knowledge you need to work safely in environments where asbestos may be present. The course covers the risks, the legal requirements and the practical working methods needed to protect both yourself and others. The main focus is on Arbetsmiljöverket's regulations AFS 2023:13 and the new AFS 2025:6.
Format: Online
Language: Swedish
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About the course.
Our asbestos course is a web based training that gives you the knowledge you need to work safely in environments where asbestos may be present. The course covers the risks, the legal requirements and the practical working methods needed to protect both yourself and others. The main focus is on Arbetsmiljöverket's regulations AFS 2023:13 and the new AFS 2025:6.
The participant has gained knowledge during the training of:
- Applicable regulations: the rules and guidelines that govern asbestos handling.
- What asbestos is: the material's properties and areas of use.
- Where asbestos can be found: buildings, installations and products.
- Health risks: the risks of asbestos and long term consequences for health.
- Working methods: how to plan, carry out and supervise work with asbestos.
- Machinery and personal equipment: protective equipment and tools for safe handling.
- Waste management and control methods: correct labelling, transport and removal of asbestos.
- Emergency measures: what is done in the event of accidents or accidental exposure.
- Medical checks: health checks and follow up for people who work with asbestos.
The training is based on AFS 2023:13, chapter 3, with amendments under AFS 2025:6 and AFS 2025:8, and relevant parts of AFS 2023:3, AFS 2023:11 and AFS 2023:15.
We recommend that the course is retaken every 5 years to keep the knowledge up to date.
What you will learn
What you learn.
What asbestos is: the material's properties and areas of use.
Applicable regulations: the rules and guidelines that govern asbestos handling.
Where asbestos can be found: buildings, installations and products.
Health risks: the risks of asbestos and long term consequences for health.
Working methods: how to plan, carry out and supervise work with asbestos.
Machinery and personal equipment: protective equipment and tools for safe handling.
Waste management and control methods: correct labelling, transport and removal of asbestos.
Emergency measures: what is done in the event of accidents or accidental exposure.
Medical checks: health checks and follow up for people who work with asbestos.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
What asbestos is and where it can occur.
Health risks and long term consequences.
Applicable rules and regulations for safe handling.
Working methods and protective equipment for safe work.
Waste management and emergency measures in case of exposure.
Target audience
Who is this for?
This asbestos training is intended for everyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their work, for example construction workers, remediation workers, electricians, plumbing and HVAC fitters, property caretakers, supervisors, project managers and other staff who spend time in hazardous environments.
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