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

Typical hazards & measures

• 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.
• Inadequate ventilation — Ensure proper ventilation in confined spaces using fans or ducting, avoid prolonged exposure to fumes, monitor air quality regularly, train workers on the importance of ventilation, and use PPE like respirators when needed.
• Slips, trips, and falls — Keep work areas tidy and free from obstacles, clearly mark uneven surfaces or hazards, repair damaged flooring, ensure spillages are promptly cleaned, provide appropriate footwear, and conduct routine safety inspections.
• 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.