Asbestos – General Awareness Training
This course equips you with the knowledge required to comply with current asbestos regulations and work safely in environments where asbestos may be present. It is designed for both workers who handle asbestos directly and those who may be exposed indirectly, including professionals in construction, plumbing and HVAC, electrical work, property maintenance, recycling, site management, and health and safety functions.
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Contact usThe goal
After completing the course, you will understand the risks associated with asbestos and be able to apply safe working methods and protective measures when working with asbestos-containing materials.
The target group
The course is designed for workers who handle asbestos-containing materials or who may be exposed to asbestos in the course of their work. This includes personnel in asbestos removal, construction, plumbing and HVAC, electrical work, property maintenance, and recycling, as well as supervisors, safety representatives, and health and safety professionals.
The topics covered
- Asbestos – properties and health effects
- Protective measures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe working methods
- Waste handling and asbestos removal procedures
- Medical surveillance and documentation requirements
- Inspection, care, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Care and maintenance of equipment and tools used in asbestos-related work
References
AFS 2023:13 och AFS 2025:6.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge is required. This course is designed to provide all professionals who may come into contact with asbestos-containing materials with the knowledge needed to work safely, regardless of previous experience. This includes both those who handle asbestos directly and those who may be exposed indirectly to asbestos dust as part of their work.
We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations. This creates an environment focused on learning and safety.
Our instructors not only have solid subject knowledge - they also have practical experience and understanding of the challenges you face in everyday life. Through close cooperation with both authorities and industry organisations, we ensure that our courses are always updated and comply with the latest safety requirements and regulations.
We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations.
This creates an environment focused on learning and safety.
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