Asbestos

The statutory check-up complies with the legal requirements of AFS 2019:3, AFS 2006:1 and applies to employees who are or will be exposed to asbestos in their work. Before you order the service, you need to carry out a risk assessment.

What it is

Medical Check-up - Asbestos is done to reduce health risks associated with exposure to Asbestos. After the check-up, we will issue a certificate of service.

When it should be done

• Before start of employment
• After that every third year
• The intervals can be shortened based on medical assessment

The employer is responsible for ensuring that the medical check-ups are done with the right periodicity.

How it works

1. Carry out risk assessment
   Before you order the service, you must carry out a risk assessment in order to identify the specific work situation and any risks.
2. Order service
   Fill in information from the risk assessment in the order form. When you have ordered the service, your employee is booked for the check-up. The time is communicated in a text message to the employee.
3. Visit
   During the visit, a clinical examination of the respiratory and circulatory organs and spirometry is performed. A chest x-ray examination is performed at the first visit and then follows regulations according to AFS 2019:3. The performed risk assessment is the basis for the visit.
4. Certificate
   The medical examination and test results form the basis for assessment and whether a certificate for service can be issued.
5. Feedback
   A certificate for service is sent to you as orderer via secure e-mail.

Information for employees

• Bring any previously issued certificate to the visit.
• Save the new certificate after the visit.

FAQ

Order