Air Conditioning Service and Repairs Safe Work Method Statement

Air Conditioning Service and Repairs Safe Work Method Statement

This Air Conditioning Service and Repairs Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the service and repairs for air conditioning systems.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
• Involves a risk of a person falling more than 2m, including work on telecommunications towers
• Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Out-of-Hours/Night Work, Hazardous Manual Tasks & Environmental Considerations.

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Job Steps Covered in Air Conditioning Service and Repairs SWMS: 

(includes potential hazards & control measures).

1. Out-of-Hours/Night work
2. Arrival On-site & Risk Assess On-site Conditions
3. Work Area Set-up
4. Environment
5. Housekeeping
6. Manual Tasks
7. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
8. Maintenance Indoor Unit, Ducting & Drainpipes (following manufacturers’ instructions)
9. Maintenance on the Outdoor Unit (following manufacturers’ instructions)
10. Refrigerant System Evacuation & Charging
11. Working On or Near Energised Electrical Installations or Services
12. Testing & Commissioning (following the manufacturer’s instructions)
13. On Completion
14. Emergency Response

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