HVACR Job and Construction Safety
Equip future HVACR technicians with essential skills to ensure safety on the job site, minimizing risks and promoting a safe working environment.
Safety Regulations and Standards
Proper Use and Maintenance of PPE
🔌 Electrical shock and arc flash
❄️ Refrigerant burns and toxicity
🔥 Thermal burns from hot surfaces or torches
🪜 Falls from ladders or rooftops
🧯 Fire hazards during brazing/soldering
🧠 Musculoskeletal injuries from lifting
🔌Quiz: Electrical Shock and Arc Flash
❄️ Quiz: Refrigerant Burns and Toxicity
🔥 Quiz: Understanding Thermal Burns in HVACR
🪜 Quiz: Falls from ladders or rooftops
🧯Quiz: Fire hazards during brazing/soldering
🧠 Quiz: Musculoskeletal injuries from lifting
👓 Safety Glasses and Goggles
🧤 Flame-resistant Gloves and Sleeves
🥾 Steel-toe, slip-resistant boots
🔊 Hearing protection
😷 Respirators for refrigerants or particulates
⚡ Arc-rated clothing for electrical work
⚡De-energize circuits before work
🧰 Insulated tools and voltage-rated gloves
⚡Test before you touch
✅ Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Safety Checklist
Continuous Safety Improvement
❄️ Use EPA-certified recovery equipment
❌ Never vent refrigerants
🔍 Leak detection methods
🌬️ Ventilate enclosed spaces
🧪 Know refrigerant toxicity classes (ASHRAE A1–B3)