Learn the mandatory safety and trade certifications required for posted workers in Denmark and Sweden, from SSG to L-AUS and Säker Vatten.
Subcontractors working at Swedish industrial plants must meet specific safety requirements before entering a job site. In Sweden, the SSG Entre basic safety course was renamed to SSG Entre Contractor Safety on May 20, 2026. This training serves as the safety standard for subcontractors at over 300 industrial plants. Foreign employers must ensure their posted workers complete this course before they arrive at these facilities.
The SSG Contractor Safety course is an interactive online training available in 19 languages. This allows cross-border workers to complete the training in their native language before starting work. Upon completion, workers receive a personal digital or physical Access card valid for 3 years.
Foreign electricians posted to Denmark must complete the L-AUS safety course to work on or near live electrical installations. This mandatory training is based on the European standard EN 50110. Danish regulations require electricians and other workers near live installations to complete this safety instruction at least once a year. This regular training is designed to prevent workplace accidents on site.
Individual qualification recognition from Danish authorities is not required for foreign electricians working under an authorized Danish electrical company. The authorized employer holds the legal responsibility for verifying the skills of their posted staff. However, the employer must still ensure that all workers have their annual L-AUS training fully documented before they begin tasks.
Sweden enforces strict regulations for installations to prevent water damage and ensure safety. All HVAC fitters and apprentices employed by an authorized HVAC company must hold a valid Säker Vatteninstallation certificate. This credential requires documented vocational training or equivalent professional experience. Workers must be able to present this certificate in digital form or linked directly to their ID06 card.
Foreign plumbers who want to work for authorized Swedish companies must have their qualifications validated. The plumbing training board VVSYN manages this theoretical and practical validation process. This validation ensures that foreign qualifications meet national Swedish standards. Employers must verify these credentials before posting workers to Swedish construction sites.
Posted workers performing tasks with spark-producing tools must hold a valid Hot Work certificate. In Denmark, this qualification is known as Brandforanstaltninger. The certification is mandatory for operating equipment like angle grinders and torches. This credential ensures compliance and safety on Nordic construction sites.
Once obtained, the Hot Work certificate remains valid for 5 years. This certificate is valid across Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
Foreign employers posting workers to Denmark for high-risk tasks must comply with strict registration rules. Workers performing activities such as asbestos removal, welding, or erecting scaffolding over three meters must have their qualifications recognized by Arbejdstilsynet. This mandatory recognition process must be completed before any work begins on the Danish job site.
This step ensures that all personnel on site meet the specific national standards for high-risk manual labor. It also guarantees full compliance with Danish occupational safety laws.
Effective January 1, 2026, foreign employers posting third-country nationals to Denmark must comply with stricter reporting requirements. Foreign employers must upload copies of service agreements, employment contracts, and work permits directly to the Register of Foreign Service Providers (RUT). This rule applies to all non-EU/EEA workers sent to perform services in the country.
It verifies that third-country workers hold valid legal status. Preparing these documents well in advance of the deployment date prevents project delays.
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