HVAC Cleaning Ductwork and Filter Replacement Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers HVAC cleaning, ductwork cleaning and filter replacement from pre-start assessment through to waste handling and restart. It supports planning and risk management for access, service isolation, contamination, manual handling, restricted spaces and protection of others.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Completing pre-start planning and site assessment
• Accessing plant rooms, ceiling spaces and duct runs
• Isolating electrical and mechanical services
• Establishing the work area and protecting others
• Opening ductwork and removing internal contamination
• Removing and replacing filters
• Managing hazardous manual tasks and tool use
• Working in confined or restricted spaces and environmental conditions
• Handling waste, decontamination and plant restart

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out HVAC cleaning, ductwork cleaning or filter replacement activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use