Intoduction of Hvac and Adv Machine Lab

Intoduction Of
HVAC&R
LAB
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and the air conditioning system) helps
in keeping up acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) through
satisfactory ventilation with filtration and thermal comfort.
WHY DESIGNING LABORATORY
VENTILATION & EXHAUST IS NECESSARY?
The risk of exposure of hazardous chemicals in labs ranges from

negligible to severe. For this reason, there must be an adequate level of
protection that is provided through different ventilation systems, exhaust
systems, or exposure control devices, such as fume hoods.
Justification:
The key purposes of designing lab exhaust & ventilation are:
• Removal of odors and contaminants.
• Higher air flows to assist cooling.
• Prevent overexposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Satisfy humidity and temperature requirements.
TO PREVENT COMMON HVAC ACCIDENTS AND AVOID
RISKS, HVAC TECHNICIANS SHOULD TAKE THE
FOLLOWING POTENTIAL HAZARDS
• Electrical HVAC safety hazards

• Chemical exposure
• Respiratory hazards
• Ladder liability
• Unprofessional conduct
• Extreme weather
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HVAC work requires handling electrical wiring.
When on a job, techs must de-energize all equipment
before performing routine inspections, tests, repairs,
and other servicing procedures.
• Turn off power to the corresponding circuit in the breaker
01 panel.
• Use proper lockout and tag procedures to ensure no one tries
to turn on the power while you are working.
• Before performing the work, test the circuit with a meter
ELECTRICAL
HVAC SAFETY 02 that is properly rated for the type of circuit you’re testing
to determine if it’s still energized.
HAZARDS
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Pressurized gas cylinders—commonly found on the back of a technician’s
work truck—can become a fire hazard or even explosive when exposed to
extreme summer temperatures. One bump on the road can send them shooting
off like a rocket.
• Secure cylinders upright with a chain or strap in a
01 proper cylinder cart.

• Ensure valves are completely closed and any
protection devices are secured.
CHEMICAL
• Keep cylinders in a ventilated location free from excessive heat
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and electrical circuits.
• Ensure safety measures, such as caps or guards, are securely
EXPOSURE
installed.
• Use a cart or hand truck. Do NOT drag or roll cylinders.
The most common health risks HVAC technicians are exposed to are
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respiratory related. Many homes contain HVAC systems with dirty air
filters that act as petri dishes for mold, bacteria, and fungus. A faulty
pilot light and heat exchangers leaking on the furnace can lead to
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Wear an industrial-grade face mask to prevent inhaling these
01
lingering dangers in close proximity and for extended periods.
Sometimes, the job requires a higher-grade mask, such as a
cartridge-style mask or even a self-contained breathing mask—
especially if the job is in a contaminated and confined space.
RESPIRATORY Adequate airflow is paramount in these situations, and work
HAZARDS 02 should be carried out in an open space, whenever possible.

According to a CDC report, “each year in the U.S., more than 100
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people die and thousands more are injured from ladder-related falls.” By
taking a few extra steps to adequately secure your ladder, you prevent
one of the most common instances of fatalities and injuries on job sites.
• Always maintain three-point contact. Either both feet with at least
01
one hand or both hands with at least one foot on the ladder at all
times.
• Place the base of the ladder a quarter of its working length from
the dwelling to achieve the safest angle.
LADDER 02
• Make sure the extension or straight ladder extends at least 3 feet
above the point of support.
• Ensure all locks are properly engaged on an extension ladder.
LIABILITY
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It’s an act of trust when a homeowner invites a technician into their
home, and nothing screams unprofessional like an untrained
technician. An untrained technician easily disrupts a homeowner’s
sense of security.
As a business owner, make sure all of your technicians
01 receive HVAC safety training to recognize hazards and

establish proper protocols to ensure the safety of both
technicians and customers.
UNPROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT
HVAC technicians frequently work outside in extreme
HZ heat or cold. This leaves them at risk for fatigue,

dehydration, heat stroke, hypothermia, and frostbite.
As an HVAC tech, know your limits, wear the proper
01 clothing, hydrate, and take breaks as needed to avoid

these conditions.
EXTREME If techs don’t take care of themselves and their co-
WEATHER 02 workers, they can’t serve customers properly. A

technician’s health is worth the time.
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The risk of exposure of hazardous chemicals in labs ranges from

• Electrical HVAC safety hazards

• Turn off power to the corresponding circuit in the breaker

• Before performing the work, test the circuit with a meter

• Secure cylinders upright with a chain or strap in a

01 proper cylinder cart.

Wear an industrial-grade face mask to prevent inhaling these

RESPIRATORY Adequate airflow is paramount in these situations, and work

HAZARDS 02 should be carried out in an open space, whenever possible.

• Always maintain three-point contact. Either both feet with at least

As a business owner, make sure all of your technicians

01 receive HVAC safety training to recognize hazards and

HZ heat or cold. This leaves them at risk for fatigue,

As an HVAC tech, know your limits, wear the proper

01 clothing, hydrate, and take breaks as needed to avoid

EXTREME If techs don’t take care of themselves and their co-

WEATHER 02 workers, they can’t serve customers properly. A

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