Information

The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has published the following informative material in several languages.

• Information about the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health in Iceland (2002) (In English). This pamphlet is intended for employers (rights and responsibilities). 
• Occupational Health and Safety in Iceland: Instructions for Forgeign Employees. These guidelines have been published in:
  • 2007  Íslenska
  • 2007  English
  • 2007 Lietuviškai 
  • 2007 Jezyk polski
  • 2007 Russian
  • 2007 Serbian
  • 2007 Spanish
  • 2007 Thai
  • 2007 Vietnamese
• Construction: Site Safety
  • 2007 Íslenska
  • 2007 English
  • 2007 Lietuviškai  
  • 2007 Jezyk polski

Training

The following courses are offered at the AOSH

Course for safety representatives and safety managers

Main topics are:
• Main tasks and responsibilities of safety representatives and safety managers
• Laws and regulations
• Noise and lighting in workplaces
• Physical and psycho-social risk factors
• Risk evaluation
• Work related accidents and occupational diseases

The course runs for two days/ Plan of courses for the autumn 2007 (to come)

Specialized courses
Managers in workplaces can place an order for the AOSH to hold specialized courses on topics of their own choice.

Workplace meetings and lectures
At the initiative of the AOSH or managers and employees of companies or organizations, meetings are held and/or lectures given on various topics concerning health, hygiene and safety in the workplace. The meetings/lectures last for about 1-2 hours at a time.

Basic course - operating and handling fork lift trucks and mini construction machinery

The basic course includes lectures and written instructions (theoretical) and is a prerequisite for taking a practical test.

Tower crane course
The course for tower crane operators includes lectures and written instructions (theoretical). Taking part in the course gives participants the right to obtain a practical training and lastly taking a practical test. The practical test is taken at the workplace.

Course in use of explosives
The course is theoretical and ends with a written exam. Participants also need to pass a practical exam.

ADR-course
The course is intended for drivers who transport dangerous cargo. It is both theoretical and practical and ends with a test. After taking a mandatory basic course, participants can choose between three continuating courses depending on which right/licence one intends to acquire.