The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health
Everyone home safe
The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (AOSH) is the national centre for occupational safety and health in Iceland. Its gole is to help ensure that everyone gets home safe from work throughout their working lives. Its core activities include workplace inspections, digital communication and work machines and equipment inspections.
Don't rely on luck
Falls from height are one of the most common causes of occupational accidents in construction. Such falls can cause serious injuries and are also one of the most common causes of fatal accidents at work.
Do not become complacent or rely on luck! Always use appropriate fall protection and safety equipment, as a fall at work can have fatal consequences.
Warning against the import of work machines and equipment that are not CE marked
The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has become aware of an increasing import of work machines and equipment from countries outside the European Economic Area that are either not CE marked or incorrectly CE marked. It is emphasised that work machines and equipment must bear a valid CE marking in order to be placed on the market and used in Iceland.
Occupational safety and health courses
Occupational safety and health courses
The AOSH regularly holds various courses related to occupational safety and health, heavy machinery, chemicals and chemical risks. Most courses are digital.
Work machines and appliances
Work machines and appliances
The AOSH is responsible for the registration and inspection of Heavy machinery and equpment and the issuance and renewal of machinery rights. The Administration also holds courses on machinery rights.