General Asbestos Basic Course Online

 

 

According to AFS 2023:13, as amended by AFS 2025:6
Promotional price: 995 SEK (Regular price: 1,995 SEK)

This training is intended for individuals who need a general basic course on asbestos in accordance with AFS 2023:13, as amended by AFS 2025:6, but who do not perform asbestos removal work.

According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s regulations regarding risks in certain types of work (AFS 2023:13), both supervisors and employees who handle asbestos or asbestos-containing materials are required to complete relevant training. The employer is responsible for ensuring that employees have completed this training and that their knowledge is updated as needed.

Target Group

This General Asbestos Course (basic asbestos training) is intended for companies and professionals who, in accordance with the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s requirements, must complete asbestos training before performing work where asbestos may be present, for example:

• Craftsmen, technicians, and property maintenance staff
• Construction and contracting personnel
• Supervisors and site managers
• Project managers, clients, and designers
• Maintenance and operations staff at older facilities

The General Asbestos Training is designed for individuals who need to understand the processes involved in asbestos removal and materials containing asbestos, and who require general training in accordance with AFS 2023:13 and AFS 2025:6.

How the Asbestos Training Works

The digital course includes practical examples, such as how to identify asbestos risks and how to avoid exposure. According to regulations, the employer is responsible for supplementing the training with practical elements tailored to the workplace, which may be documented using a checklist.

Course Features

• Flexible web-based training: Complete the theory at your own pace, anytime.
• Comprehensive content: Includes audio, text, and video to provide an in-depth understanding.
• Knowledge test: The final exam may be retaken as many times as necessary until it is passed.
• Access to course materials: Available throughout the course and for an additional 365 days via your personal account.
• Certificate: Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that you can download, print, or order as a plastic card.
• Includes requirements from AFS 2023:13 and AFS 2025:6

Our General Asbestos Training provides the theoretical knowledge required under AFS 2023:13 and the new amendments to AFS 2025:6. The course focuses on legal requirements, risks, and safe work practices for anyone who may be exposed to asbestos-containing dust—even if you do not personally perform demolition or removal work.

Online Asbestos Training

Asbestos is one of the most hazardous materials that may still be present in buildings and facilities. Although its use has long been banned, asbestos remains in many older structures. To work safely and make informed decisions in the workplace, both knowledge and awareness are essential.

This course provides a solid foundation in:

• What Asbestos Is and Why It Is Dangerous
• Where asbestos may be present in buildings and materials
• Health risks associated with exposure
• Applicable laws and workplace requirements
• How to handle asbestos safely and what protective measures are required

The course is designed for those who need a general understanding of asbestos or who want to prepare for hands-on training to get the most out of it. It is also a valuable resource for supervisors, clients, designers, and others who need to understand the risks—even if they do not perform the hands-on work themselves.

Course Content

• What is asbestos?
• Health risks
• Different working methods
• Laws and regulations
• Personal protective equipment
• Removal methods and waste management
• Emergency measures
• Medical examinations
• AFS 2023:13
• AFS 2025:6

Course Plan

General Asbestos Basic Training – Course Outline

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required for this course.

After Completion

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will immediately receive a digital certificate that you can download, print, or email. Practical competence is certified by the supervisor.

What Makes Krav Kompetens Different?

The training program is designed to meet the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s requirements for asbestos training and is used by both small and large employers in the construction, property management, and industrial sectors.

• The largest training portfolio in the Nordic region in the fields of construction, contracting, safety, transportation, electrical work, occupational health and safety, and law
• Approved training provider by SBSV, secure e-commerce, and accredited by ID06
• The only training company that registers your course in the ID06 competency database at no extra cost (Value: 200 SEK per participant)
• We guarantee the lowest price on all our courses
• Access to the course for a full 365 days after purchase
• Unlimited exam attempts

Try the course content for free before deciding whether to enroll your employees.