Starting December 19th, 2025, stricter regulations will be introduced for work with asbestos and asbestos-fibers in Sweden. To meet the new requirements, you need to have completed the training.
The changes include new training requirements, a lowered exposure limit and the inclusion of more professional groups. Here you will get a clear overview of what applies, why the regulations are important and what steps your company needs to take to meet the new requirements.
The new regulations affect the entire construction, installation and real estate sector. The regulations apply to both those who work directly with asbestos and anyone who may come into contact with asbestos fibers in their work.
The reason is clear: even very small amounts of asbestos fibers can cause serious and life-threatening diseases. Therefore, the regulations are being tightened – and the requirements for training.
We offer basic and approved online training that ensures that everyone who may risk exposure receives the right skills to work safely and meet the requirements of the Swedish Work Environment Authority.
The training is adapted for professional roles such as:
The course meets all the requirements of AFS 2023:13 and AFS 2025:6.
We know that the new legal requirement can create uncertainty. That’s why we offer a flexible, affordable and quality-assured solution – and with a price guarantee. If you find a lower price, we’ll match it and deduct an additional 5%. Just send us the link or quote and we’ll take care of the rest.
Order the training today and secure a 30% discount.
You get immediate access – the activation link will be sent directly to your email after purchase.
Despite the fact that asbestos has been banned in new production since 1982, asbestos fibers remain in many buildings, installations and structures.
Jobsafe’s digital training is approximately 3 hours long and is carried out at the participant’s own pace, and corresponds to the theoretical part of the general training according to AFS 2025:6. The training needs to be supplemented by the employer with an adapted practical review.
According to §14 of the regulation, the content and length of the training must be adapted to the tasks and working methods of the employees concerned. Since this training is intended for many different professional groups in different businesses, the training must be supplemented with a company- and task-adapted practical review of methods, protective equipment, etc. This is the employer’s responsibility as always.
Jobsafe will provide a checklist of what elements may need to be included in the practical review. The material will be adapted in the future to future clarifications from the EU and the Swedish Work Environment Authority.
According to AFS 2025:6, employees must also receive a practical review of the elements that are relevant to their specific work tasks.
This is the employer’s responsibility and is not part of the training itself – but part of the employer’s obligations in the systematic work environment work.
The time for these exercises varies depending on:
The employer documents this review in order to be able to prove that the person has practiced the elements required for their specific work.
”The content and length of the training shall be adapted to the tasks and working methods of the employees concerned.” – AFS 2025:6, Section 14
A distance learning course cannot be adapted for all work tasks and methods that occur. The practical part is the part that must always be done by the employer – regardless of which training provider is used.
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.
No. There is no stated transition period. The regulations can be applied and enforced immediately once they take effect.
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.
Employers must plan work more carefully, ensure better protective measures, and conduct measurements more frequently to keep exposure below the new limit.
You will receive access immediately upon purchase. An activation link will be sent to your email as soon as your order is completed.
Before the employee performs any work tasks where there is a risk of asbestos exposure.
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.
Good question.
The practical part must be carried out at the workplace and is always the employer’s responsibility.
If you buy the training as a private individual without an employer, the practical part cannot be carried out or certified, since it must be linked to real work tasks, risks and routines in a workplace.
The training is therefore primarily intended for people who have – or will have – tasks where asbestos risk occurs and where the employer is responsible for ensuring that the practical parts are carried out and documented.
You can carry out the theory and then complete the internship with your future employer.
The new rules Valid from December 19th, 2025 according to AFS 2023:15 & AFS 2023:13 and the new requirement AFS 2025:6
You can read more about what the new requirements mean at The Swedish Work Environment Authority The limit value for asbestos is lowered –The Swedish Work Environment Authority (Swedish)
Order the training today and secure a 30% discount.
You get immediate access – the activation link will be sent directly to your email after purchase.
Do you need 10 or more training courses?
Contact us and we will create a customised price and package tailored to your needs.
In practice, the regulatory changes affect more than just traditional decontamination personnel. Examples of professional groups that are now covered:
If there is a reasonable risk of exposure, training and checks must be carried out – even if the work is not directly related to asbestos removal.
To be ready for December 19th, 2025, the following steps are recommended:
Completed trainings
per day
Training locations
Educations
Good for environment
zero kilometers driven
Questions about this website? Please contact: webmaster@infobric.com
