What is work-based learning? When is fall protection needed? Look up terms before your placement or first job.
In an emergency, call 112. This guide does not replace training or workplace instructions.
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Life-saving skills
CPR (HLR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – skills that can save lives.
Read about CPR (HLR)
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In Swedish it is called HLR. Practical training lets you practise responding to cardiac arrest and using a defibrillator.
Why does this matter to you?
An emergency can happen at work or in everyday life. Practical training matters: reading a text does not replace CPR training.
Fall protection is about preventing falls. It can include collective protection, such as guardrails, and personal protective equipment. The work’s risks determine what protection is needed.
Why does this matter to you?
Roofs, scaffolding and platforms may involve fall risks. Do not work at height without appropriate induction, instructions and protection.
Ask your teacher or supervisor
Which tasks may I do, and how are fall risks prevented?
When a load is lifted, the whole team needs to understand the risks.
Read about Safe lifting
Safe lifting includes understanding loads, lifting equipment, rigging and signalling. Users need relevant theoretical and practical knowledge documented by the employer under the applicable rules.
Why does this matter to you?
Lifting occurs in construction, industry and other workplaces. Completing a course does not automatically authorise you to carry out every lifting task.
Ask your teacher or supervisor
Who is responsible for the lift, and what training and instructions do I need?
Learning at a workplace as part of your education.
Read about Work-based learning (APL)
APL is the Swedish abbreviation for work-based learning. You learn parts of your programme at a workplace. School and workplace need to cooperate on learning, supervision and safety.
Why does this matter to you?
Before your placement, find out who your supervisor is, how induction works and whom you can contact if something feels unsafe.
Ask your teacher or supervisor
Who is my supervisor, and whom at school do I contact if I need help?
A risk assessment examines workplace risks and what measures are needed. For APL, the school organiser and workplace employer share responsibility for the student’s work environment, with different duties. You should receive instructions you can understand.
Why does this matter to you?
Ask when you are unsure. Risks can involve machinery, height, heavy loads, noise or chemicals. Report risks to your supervisor.
Ask your teacher or supervisor
What are the risks in this task, and how do we protect ourselves?
Personal protective equipment can include hearing protection, eye protection and safety footwear. It needs to suit both the risk and the person using it.
Why does this matter to you?
You need to know how to use the equipment and when it is required. Protective equipment alone does not make a hazardous task safe.
Ask your teacher or supervisor
What protection do I need, and can you show me how to use it?
Special work environment rules apply to people under 18. Some tasks are prohibited or allowed only under specific conditions. School and workplace need to check what applies.
Why does this matter to you?
A training certificate is not general permission to operate machinery or perform hazardous work. Age, supervision and the task itself all matter.
Ask your teacher or supervisor
Am I allowed to do this task, and what supervision is required?