Refrigerant Cylinder Handling
Refrigerant Cylinder Handling can go wrong fast when high-pressure cylinders, cold burns and release. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Toolbox talks by trade
HVAC toolbox talks.
13 field-ready talks for hvac work. Each one now includes a fuller leader guide, real stop-work triggers, useful crew questions and a two-page printable PDF with sign-off.
HVAC Brazing & Hot Work
Take a few minutes before the task to cover HVAC Brazing & Hot Work. The main concern is flame, sparks and ignition inside concealed spaces, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Rooftop Unit Access & Service
Keep this Rooftop Unit Access & Service talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover falls near roof edges and rooftop openings, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Sheet Metal Ductwork Cut Hazards
Sheet Metal Ductwork Cut Hazards can go wrong fast when razor edges, burrs and falling sheet metal. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Coil Cleaners & HVAC Chemicals
Coil Cleaners & HVAC Chemicals can go wrong fast when corrosive cleaners, fumes and splashes. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Condensate, Wet Floors & Slip Hazards
Today's topic is Condensate, Wet Floors & Slip Hazards. Focus on slips and electrical exposure from water, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
HVAC Disconnects & Energy Isolation
Today's topic is HVAC Disconnects & Energy Isolation. Focus on unexpected startup and stored electrical energy, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Working Above Suspended Ceilings
Today's topic is Working Above Suspended Ceilings. Focus on falls, fragile ceilings and falling objects, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Setting Condensers & Air Handlers
Keep this Setting Condensers & Air Handlers talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover crush hazards and awkward lifting, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Attic Heat Stress for HVAC Crews
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Attic Heat Stress for HVAC Crews. The main concern is extreme heat, dehydration and limited egress, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Nitrogen Pressure Testing & Purging
Use this leader guide before nitrogen pressure testing & purging work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Duct Lifts & Overhead Duct Installation
Use this leader guide before duct lifts & overhead duct installation work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Refrigerant Recovery & Ventilation
Use this leader guide before refrigerant recovery & ventilation work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.