The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health
Asbestos demolition
Rights after completing the course
A course for individuals who intend to work on asbestos demolition. To obtain a permission to demolish asbestos one needs to know the harmful effects of asbestosis and the necessary pollution prevention measures.
The course grants the right to work on asbestos projects that cause little pollution.
For example:
When demolishing roof panels and exterior cladding.
For minor demolition and maintenance work inside buildings.
Those who complete the course are registered at the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (AOSH) so that applications for asbestos work can be assessed.
The course does not grant the right to work on larger projects or on or with loosely bound asbestos where there is a risk of significant asbestos pollution.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos fibers are very durable and can withstand very high temperatures. Asbestos was previously used as a fire retardant, thermal insulation and in various industries. Working with asbestos produces needle-shaped or thread-like asbestos dust. This dust is hazardous to health and its use is banned in the European Economic Area.
About the course
When is the course taught?
The course is available year-round in Icelandic. It begins when the student registers and remains open for 8 weeks from that date. The course is taught in English at least once a year.
Course structure
The course is taught online, in the AOSH educational system. Students can study wherever and whenever they want. It takes approximately three hours to complete the course.
Course content
The course covers the following topics:
What is asbestos?
What is it used for?
Where is it most commonly found?
How does asbestos enter the body?
What effects does it cause?
Laws and regulations
Duties of those who undertake asbestos work
Health examinations
Permits required for asbestos work
Project description and notifications
Markings
Disposal
Asbestos analysis
Asbestos measurements and Occupational Exposure Limits
Working methods and working conditions
Equipment
Pollution prevention
Personal protective equipment
Packaging and finishing
Cleaning
Transportation
Other languages
English: Scheduled at least once a year.
Course registration
To register a participant, you need to provide the following information:
Social security number
Email address
Phone number
You can register one or multiple participants at a time. You can register multiple participants by uploading a CVS file containing the required information for each participant. (A CVS file can be accessed inside the application process).
Each participant must have a unique email address.
Course fees are payable by cash payment.
Companies may request invoice-based payments.
Exams
There are no exams.
Courses by Other Providers
It is possible to learn about working with asbestos elsewhere. Those who have attended courses run by other providers recognized by AOSH are considered to have received sufficient training.
Therefore, parties approved by AOSH to hold asbestos courses must notify the institution after each course who attended it.
Evaluation by Vinnueftirlitið
In order for the AOSH to assess applications from parties wishing to hold courses, all course materials must be submitted, along with information on the course structure, including the number of instructional hours.
Those who have been approved by The AOSH to hold asbestos courses are required to notify the institution in advance of any planned courses and to provide information about participants who have completed the course.
The AOSH reserves the right to send a representative to the course, without prior notice, to assess whether it meets the required standards.
Price
23.000 ISK