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

Typical hazards & measures

• 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.
• 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.
• Fatigue and overexertion — Enforce regular breaks, rotate shifts to distribute workload evenly, monitor workers for signs of fatigue, provide hydration stations, and ensure tasks requiring sustained physical effort are shared among team members.
• 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.
• Unsafe structures — Conduct structural assessments before work begins. Use temporary supports or shoring where necessary. Prohibit access to areas deemed unsafe until repairs are made. Train workers to identify signs of structural weakness and report hazards immediately.