HVAC technicians are individuals who have suffi-
cient professional or technical training, knowledge
and actual experience to enable them to work on
HVAC systems, understand any potential hazards
related to the work under consideration, and recog-
nise and avoid any risks involved.
Properly trained person
Properly trained persons are trained individuals who
understand any potential hazards related to the
work under consideration, and who recognise and
avoid any risks involved. Training is provided by the
HVAC contractor when the system is handed over.
Properly trained persons are responsible for
cleaning the unit, and for carrying out functional
tests, regular checks and smaller adjustments.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment must be worn for
any work in order to reduce health or safety haz-
ards to the minimum.
The appropriate protective equipment for a job must
be worn for as long as the job takes.
Industrial safety helmet
Industrial safety helmets protect the head from
falling objects, suspended loads, and the effects of
striking the head against stationary objects.
Light respiratory protection
Light respiratory protection is used to provide pro-
tection from harmful dusts.
Protective gloves
Protective gloves protect hands from friction, abra-
sions, punctures, deep cuts, and direct contact with
hot surfaces.
Safety shoes
Safety shoes protect the feet from crushing, falling
parts and prevent slipping on a slippery floor.
Important notes
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