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Safety for HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians

     Safety is an important topic in performing your job as a HVAC or Refrigeration technician. There are various aspects to this broad topic. A technician must wear the proper PPE, personal protective equipment, while performing his or her job. We must be aware of any safety concerns present when repairing, maintaining or installing a HVAC or Refrigeration system. Electrical and mechanical safety concerns are big aspects that a technician must be aware of. The safe and proper use of tools and equipment are also an important aspect. In this course, we will learn about the important safety protocols to implement and concerns to be aware of, while working as a HVAC or Refrigeration technician.

     Please read the syllabus in detail to learn more about the expectations and objectives of this course. Read the course overview document to get an outline of what you will be learning.

     These documents are listed below for download.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Situational Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Electrical Awareness
  • Mechanical Awareness
  • Tools & Equipment
  • Soldering & Brazing
  • Refrigerant Handling & Storage
  • Personal Injury Awareness
  • Mental Awareness
  • Ladder Awareness
  • Fall Awareness
  • Temperature Awareness
  • Cell Phone Distractions
  • Operating Manuals
  • Safety Meetings
  • Lock-Out / Tag-Out
  • OSHA

Course Content

Introduction
Introduction to Safety Safety is an important topic in performing your job as a HVAC or Refrigeration technician. There are various aspects to this broad topic. A technician must wear the proper PPE, personal protective equipment, while performing his or her job. Technicians must be aware of any safety concerns present when repairing, maintaining or installing a HVAC or Refrigeration system. Electrical and mechanical safety concerns are big aspects that a technician must be aware of. The safe and proper use of tools and equipment are also an important aspect. In this course, we will learn about the important safety protocols to implement and concerns to be aware of, while working as a HVAC or Refrigeration technician. This section provides the student a syllabus and course overview. Please read the syllabus in detail to learn more about the expectations and objectives of this course. Read the course overview document to get an outline of what you will be learning.

  • Safety – Introduction

Safety – PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The proper use of personal protective equipment is an important safety aspect a technician must utilize and implement. Wearing the proper work clothes is important when performing any job. Baggy or loose clothing can create potential safety hazards, if the clothing snags or gets caught on the equipment you are working on. This is especially important around moving parts, such as a fan blade or rotating assembly. Wearing long-sleeve shirts may be important when working in attics or crawling under crawl spaces. This will protect you from insulation and dirt that may be present in these locations. Wearing safety glasses, while working, is important to implement while performing your job as a technician. This is especially important while using power tools, such as a grinder. Wearing safety gloves, when working, is important to implement while performing your job as a technician. This is especially important while handling refrigerant, when attaching and removing hoses. Wearing the proper shoes or boots, while working, is important to implement while performing your job as a technician. The shoes or boots must be comfortable and contain good soles for the job environments, such as non-slip soles. Watch the following video about Personal Protective Equipment, then download and read the PPE brochure below the video.

Safety – SDS
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) A Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet is a document that provides detailed information about the hazards of a chemical product, including safe handling, storage, and disposal instructions. When working with chemicals, verify that you have this proper documentation available. Your company should keep these available, in case of any incidents or accidents related to the chemical in use. Watch the following video, then download the SDS Overview and Sample SDS documents below the video. Read these documents.

Safety – Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness Being aware of your surroundings is an important aspect of being safety-aware. Correct any safety concerns you may have before starting a job. If you encounter someone being unsafe, let them and your supervisor know of your concerns. Someone else’s unsafe work practices can endanger you or somebody else, so it is important to address these concerns. Watch the following video.

Safety – Environmental Awareness

Safety – Electrical Awareness

Safety – Mechanical Awareness

Safety – Tools & Equipment

Safety – Soldering & Brazing

Safety – Refrigerant Storage & Handling

Safety – Personal Injury Awareness

Safety – Mental Awareness

Safety – Ladder Awareness

Safety – Fall Awareness

Safety – Temperature Awareness

Safety – Cell Phone Distraction

Safety – Operating Manuals

Safety – Meetings

Safety – Lock-Out / Tag-Out

Safety – OSHA
OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) assures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. OSHA standards are sets of guidelines and requirements enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to minimize health and safety risks in workplaces. They regulate companies to maintain safe and healthy working conditions and provide suitable training and assistance to their employees before doing their jobs. OSHA standards are also known as OSHA regulations or OSHA requirements because they are stipulated in Part 1910 Title 29 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). An OSHA safety standard is a list of material and equipment requirements along with guidelines and instructions for employers to minimize employee risk in the performance of work. Adherence to OSHA standards protects workers from fatal hazards and health risks. It is organized into four major industries, specifically OSHA standards for construction and general industry, maritime, and agriculture. Watch the following video about Personal Protective Equipment, then download and read the PPE brochure below the video.

Safety – Conclusion