Refrigeration Safe Work Method Statement

Refrigeration Safe Work Method Statement

This Refrigeration Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the installation and maintenance of self-contained, low charged refrigerant 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
• 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, Hazardous Manual Tasks & Environmental Considerations.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Refrigeration SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

1. Planning
2. Cylinder Transport
3. Handling & Storage of Refrigerants
4. Environment
5. Housekeeping
6. Manual Tasks
7. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
8. Work Area Set-up
9. Pre-operational Inspection
10. Isolate Electric Power
11. Hazardous Substance/Chemical Use
12. System Evacuation, Cleaning, Flushing & Refrigerant Charging
13. Working near Telecommunication Transmitters
14. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
15. Working at Height on Ladders, Trestles & Mobile Scaffold
16. Test & Commission
17. On Completion
18. Emergency Response