HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Ladder safety — Use ladders that meet safety standards, inspect ladders before use, train workers on safe ladder positioning and use, avoid overreaching, and secure ladders to prevent movement during use.
• Falling objects — Secure tools and materials when working at height, use tool lanyards or safety nets, establish exclusion zones beneath work areas, inspect scaffolding for loose items, and train workers on proper material handling techniques.
• Exposure to dust and particulates — Use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) to reduce airborne particulates, provide dust masks or respirators, implement wet cutting or drilling methods to suppress dust, and clean the site regularly to prevent buildup.
• Pinch points — Identify and mark equipment with pinch points, provide training on avoiding these hazards, use guards or barriers where possible, and enforce the use of gloves to reduce injury risks.
• Vehicle movement onsite — Mark designated routes for vehicles and pedestrians, provide high-visibility clothing, train drivers on site-specific rules, use spotters when reversing vehicles, and conduct regular checks of vehicle conditions.