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

Typical hazards & measures

• Exposure to refrigerants — Use certified recovery equipment to prevent leaks, provide training on refrigerant safety, ensure proper ventilation in confined areas, equip workers with gloves and goggles, conduct routine inspections for leaks, and establish emergency response protocols.
• Communication failures — Use clear signage and two-way radios, establish pre-work briefings to clarify roles, enforce standard hand signals for coordination, and conduct regular communication drills to test effectiveness.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures — Schedule tasks to avoid peak heat or cold, provide shaded rest areas and hydration stations, ensure workers wear climate-appropriate PPE, use portable heating or cooling devices where possible, and educate staff on recognizing heat or cold stress symptoms.
• Compressed gas hazards — Store cylinders upright and secure them to prevent falls, ensure proper ventilation in storage areas, use appropriate regulators and hoses, train workers on safe handling, and conduct regular leak checks.
• 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.