Asbestos – general training

Course type

Time commitment

4 hours

The training meets the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s requirements for employees who risk exposure to asbestos fibers. After completing the course, participants will have the knowledge needed to work safely and prevent exposure.

From December 19th, 2025, the new regulations will take effect, with lower exposure limits for asbestos and expanded training requirements. This means that you need to complete this training no later than when the regulations come into force.

We understand that the new legal requirement may have come quickly and created uncertainty. Therefore, we offer a flexible and affordable solution including a price guarantee that maintains high quality so you can easily meet the Work Environment Authority’s requirements. We match lower prices and deduct an additional 5%. Just send us the link or the quote.

Order the training today and secure a 30% discount.

You will receive immediate access and an activation link when the training opens on December 1st.

Det ursprungliga priset var: 995 kr.Det nuvarande priset är: 697 kr.

Do you need 10 or more training courses?
Contact us and we will create a customised price and package tailored to your needs.

Structure

Theoretical part: completed entirely online via Jobsafe.se — at your own pace (approx. 4 hours).
Practical part: carried out by the employer at the workplace, supported by Jobsafe’s checklist.

The practical part ensures that the participant can apply the knowledge in real work situations.

Practical exercises to be carried out at the workplace

  • Activities that may lead to asbestos exposure
  • Safe working methods, control measures, and protective measures
  • Selection and correct use of personal protective equipment
  • Cleaning routines
  • Emergency procedures and waste handling

Course content – theoretical part

  • Relevant occupational health and safety legislation (including medical examinations)
  • Properties, occurrence, and health effects of asbestos
  • Materials that may contain asbestos
  • Activities that may lead to exposure and preventive measures
  • Safe working methods and protective measures
  • Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection
  • Cleaning routines
  • Emergency procedures
  • Waste handling
  • General information

Training for anyone who may encounter asbestos fibers

This training is for anyone who works in or visits premises where asbestos fibers may occur — regardless of your role. This includes:

  • Construction workers
  • Tradespeople
  • Supervisors
  • Site managers
  • Project managers
  • Inspectors
  • Property managers
  • Janitors
  • HVAC installers
  • Technicians
  • Safety representatives
  • Occupational health and safety staff

In short: anyone who may be exposed to asbestos fibers, even if asbestos is not their main area of work.

Certificate

After passing the test, a digital training certificate is issued. The employer is responsible for documenting the practical part.

Benefits of Jobsafe’s training

  • Flexible — digital and on the participant’s terms
  • Easy to understand — clear and pedagogical
  • Practical support — checklist for the employer
  • Meets all requirements in AFS 2023:13 and the new requirement AFS 2025:6
  • Certificate issued immediately after completing the course

Frequently asked questions & answers

Yes, if there is a risk of exposure to asbestos. This applies regardless of job role or scope. The employer must ensure that all personnel have completed training according to AFS 2023:13 and AFS 2025:6 before work begins.

Yes. The rules also apply to very short or occasional tasks, since even small amounts of fibers can cause serious damage to your health. The duration of the task does not matter — the risk of exposure is what determines the requirement.

The regulations take effect on December 19, 2025. The training must be completed before a person performs tasks where asbestos may be present.

Yes. The training meets the requirements in AFS 2023:13 and the new training requirement in AFS 2025:6, including the requirement for digital theory and an employer-led practical component.

The new regulations tighten training requirements, lower the exposure limit, introduce stricter risk assessments, and clarify the responsibilities of employers and employees.

Everyone who is exposed or at risk of being exposed to asbestos. This affects an estimated 700,000 people in Sweden in construction, demolition, installation, industry, and more.

Before the employee performs any work tasks where there is a risk of asbestos exposure.

The Swedish Work Environment Authority may issue injunctions, prohibitions, and in some cases penalty fees. The employer is responsible for ensuring that no one works without the correct competence.

No. There is no stated transition period. The regulations can be applied and enforced immediately once they take effect.

Yes. People who are exposed or at risk of exposure must undergo medical examinations according to AFS 2023:13 and the amendments in AFS 2025:6.

Employers must plan work more carefully, ensure better protective measures, and conduct measurements more frequently to keep exposure below the new limit.

Access is granted starting 1 December 2025.

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