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.
• 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.
• Manual handling injuries — Assess risks for heavy or awkward loads, provide proper lifting training, encourage use of mechanical aids, implement team lifting for large items, rotate tasks to prevent strain, and ensure workers are equipped with suitable protective gloves if necessary.
• 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.
• 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.