Key takeaways
- Over 300 Swedish industrial sites require the SSG Entre Contractor Safety card for site access.
- The course costs approximately SEK 1,000 per participant and certification is valid for three years.
- The training is a three-hour online e-learning course available in 18 or 19 languages.
- The physical Access card has no expiration date but requires active course certifications.
- Workers must carry a valid passport or national ID card alongside the SSG Access card.
Industrial Site Access in Sweden
Swedish industrial sites require proof of safety training before entry. Over 300 industrial sites and plants across Sweden mandate the SSG safety card. This includes companies like Scania, SSAB, and Nordic Paper. Without this card, workers cannot pass the gate.
The Swedish Work Environment Authority's strategy for 2026-2031 focuses on reducing fatal accidents in construction, transport, and industry. Standardized safety training like SSG Entre supports this strategy. Foreign contractors sending posted workers to Sweden must secure this credential for compliance.
Course Content and the 2026 Updates
To meet these compliance standards, workers must complete the basic safety course. On May 20, 2026, this course, previously called 'SSG Entre Basic Course', was renamed to 'SSG Entre Contractor Safety'. SSG changed the name to simplify branding for the international market.
On May 20, 2026, the testing structure also changed. The final overall test was replaced with shorter knowledge tests at the end of each chapter. The core safety content remains the same.
The course covers general safety in industrial areas, risk management, and personal protective equipment (PPE). It also covers fire hazards, chemical handling, working at heights, traffic rules, and emergency routines.
The online training is available in 18 (or 19) languages. These include English, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Czech, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Flemish, Mandarin Chinese, Croatian, Slovak, and Lithuanian. Workers can complete the interactive e-learning course in their native language.
How to Register and Complete the Training
Completing this training requires the contracting company to register first. The company must create a free business account on the SSG website under 'Become a client of SSG'.
Sources & further reading
- 01SSG News and Updates vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
- 02SSG Course Pricing and Terms vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
