RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF SPLIT AC UNITS

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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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