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1. Activities

  • Transport of units
  • Installation of Units
  • Transport of Ducting
  • Installation of Ducting
  • Transport of Piping material
  • Piping support work
  • Piping Erection
  • Transport of Insulation
  • Installation of Insulation
  • Use of electrical equipment
  • Use of extension leads
  • Defective equipment
  • Before Starting a Machine
  • Protective Measures against COVID-19

2. Hazard / Hazardous Situation

  • Traffic collision
  • Fall of material
  • Fall of material from Height.
  • Injury from using hack saw cutter etc.
  • Dust, debris and Splinters
  • Trip hazard
  • Fall of men from Ladder/scaffold.
  • Injury from using hack saw, cutter, drilling machine etc.
  • Injury from using drilling machine etc.
  • A traffic collision, fall of material and
  • Material damage
  • Skin Allergy due to the material/chemical/substances in case of rock wool.
  • Electrical shock,
  • Burns and fire
  • Electrical  supply and appliance power pose a tripping  and fall hazard (Cuts / abrasions)
  • Muscular skeletal and other physical injuries)
  • Covid-19

3. Risk Control Measures

  • Conduct PEP talk before loading/unloading.
  • Only inspected vehicles found fit shall be engaged.
  • The Split AC units shall be firmly and safely kept in the transportation vehicle.
  • The Split AC units shall be tightly and safely secured using Nylon ropes while loading in the vehicle.
  • A transportation vehicle/truck with an appropriate platform & foldable side gates shall be engaged to prevent the fall of Split AC units/items.
  • Sufficient workmen / Rigger shall be engaged for unloading of Units.
  • Use of safety helmets, Shoes, Florescent
  • Safety vests and other relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) shall be used for all workers/technicians.
  • Tools and materials shall not be scattered around the workplace and shall be neatly stacked in a convenient location.
  • A pre-use check conducted by users
  • All electrical equipment brought on to the site must have been electrically tested.
  • Always make sure that the technicians/workers know how to use the electrical equipment/devices safely.
  • Make sure and practice good housekeeping. Also make sure that there are no trailing electrical cables that can cause physical injuries to people due to trip or fall.
  • If you find any technical fault or damage to the equipment, machinery or device, immediately stop using the equipment. First make maintenance and the proceed to use.
  • Always take a great care while using a Residual Current Device (RCD) between the electrical supply and the equipment and or device, particularly when working outdoors, or within a wet or confined place that could be the dangerous.
  • Appropriate outlets to help the range of equipment and or devices generally used. 
  • Use electrical extension leads and adaptors only if mandatory.
  • Electrical extension lead’s length and rated high enough for this particular job.
  • Always make sure and use electrical cable covers where cables have a trip hazard.
  • Always avoid overload for the adopters and sockets. Use single adaptor for single socket only, electrical adaptors should not be plugged into adaptors
  • Any unsafe electrical items, device or appliance must be removed from use to safeguard and secure the location until started work properly.
  • No one must be permitted to bring them electrical equipment on to the premises
  • unless that equipment has been electrically tested.
  • Observe and check that the machine/appliance is complete, with all safeguards adjusted appropriately and essentially, and free from technical faults/defects. The term safeguarding means and include automatic or manual guards, interlocks, two-hand controls, light guards, etc., 
  • Before installation and adjustment, always make sure that the supplier provides the right and CE mark safeguards.
  • Make sure that the every static machine/appliance has been installed properly and as per provided installation design and is in stable condition.
  • Always make sure that the machine is switched off, isolated or locked-off before taking any action to remove blockages/housekeeping,
  • All working team should be checked for fever and high temperature
  • All team members should be free from cough and breathing issues
  • All team members should be occupied with surgical masks and gloves
  • The working team should be occupied with hand wash and hand sanitisers
  • All working team to be made aware of consequences of Virus infection
  • Immediate medical assistance to be sought in case of facing any above issues

Risk Assessment for Installation of Split AC Units


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