Enabel partners with Constructiv to train members of the Ukrainian construction industry in general safety and asbestos removal.

In November 2025, representatives from Ukrainian trade unions and employers, together with Enabel infrastructure experts, travelled to Brussels for a certified course on general safety and asbestos removal.

The 5-day programme covered topics essential for Ukraine’s reconstruction and post-bombing debris management:

• Basic construction site safety
• Asbestos removal: reducing the risks of contamination and fiber dispersion
• Circular economy and reconstruction
• Working at height
• Social dialogue in the construction sector

Svitlana Strokach, Enabel Infrastructure Expert: "When working with carcinogenic materials like asbestos, there can be no compromises – only clear procedures, proper exposure control, and strict discipline. The same applies to working at heights, where even a small mistake can come at a high cost.

This exchange with Belgian experts has become an important benchmark and will help us strengthen workplace safety in Ukraine in line with leading European practices."

Bruno Vandewijngaert, CEO of Constructiv: "As a sectoral fund, Constructiv has developed recognised technical expertise in training for construction trades, skills management, as well as safety and well-being on construction sites.

Through this initiative, we share not only our know-how but also our model of social dialogue. The reconstruction of a country does not rely solely on technical mastery, but also on the fundamental values of solidarity, respect, and dialogue among industry stakeholders."

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