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Air Conditioning Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Safe Operating Procedures for air conditioning installation, maintenance and service tasks, helping HVAC technicians manage plant, tools and refrigerants safely.

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Air Conditioning Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)

HVAC work often combines electrical tasks, working at heights, confined spaces and manual handling. Without clear instructions, it is easy for technicians to skip steps or improvise in ways that increase risk.

BlueSafe’s Air Conditioning SOPs give your team consistent, practical guidance for installing and servicing air conditioning systems safely.

Common Air Conditioning SOP Topics

Air Conditioning SOPs may cover:

  • installing and commissioning split systems and ducted units
  • working on rooftops, platforms and ladders
  • servicing condensers, evaporators and fans
  • recovering, charging and leak testing refrigerants

Each SOP is written to complement your SWMS and Risk Assessments for high-risk aspects of the work.

What’s Included in an Air Conditioning SOP

Typical inclusions:

  • purpose and scope of the task
  • required PPE and tools
  • pre-start site and equipment checks
  • step-by-step work sequence
  • shutdown, testing and housekeeping steps
  • hazard and control reminders related to electrical work, heights and manual handling

You can modify the steps to reflect your preferred installation and service methods.

Why HVAC Businesses Choose BlueSafe SOPs

  • ✔ Written for real HVAC tasks and hazards
  • ✔ Easy for technicians and apprentices to follow
  • ✔ Fully editable and brandable for your business
  • ✔ Supports toolbox talks, inductions and refresher training

Use these SOPs to support consistent, safe and professional air conditioning work across all your jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Air Conditioning Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)? ▼
They are step-by-step instructions that show workers how to safely install, service and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including isolation, access and refrigerant handling.
Who are these Air Conditioning SOPs for? ▼
HVAC and refrigeration contractors, technicians and maintenance teams working on residential, commercial and industrial air conditioning systems.
Do these SOPs support WHS compliance for HVAC work? ▼
Yes. They are written to support compliance with WHS legislation, electrical safety and working at heights requirements.
Can we adapt these SOPs to our work methods? ▼
Yes. You can easily edit each SOP to reflect your equipment, typical sites and company procedures.