But, it's job where professionals need to maintain vigilance at all times and practice safety at all times from the potential hazards they may face..
The nature of HVAC job can put them in some precarious positions due to where they work, how they work, and the equipment they work with.
Both current and aspiring HVAC technicians and those looking to operate their own HVAC business need to be aware at all times of the hazards they and their employees face during the course of their work day and how they can best take the necessary steps to avoid them and be as safe as possible at all times..
potentially falling asleep at the wheel between jobs, and dehydration..
It's important during the course of day for HVAC technicians and the company that employs them to take the necessary precautions to avoid fatigue to ensure safety and performance.
Particularly HVAC technicians will often find themselves in some fairly high environments whether they are on top of roof or on ladder accessing ductwork or vents in ceiling or attic space.
Always check and double check the location of ladders and scaffolding you need to use to ensure it's sturdy and secure to use.
In between the open flame used in some heating equipment, the natural heat that air conditioning and furnaces can produce, equipment sitting in the sun, and soldering HVAC technician has no shortage of opportunities to burn themselves both mildly and severely. .
Always carry the equipment necessary to test the charge of wires before interacting with them and always be sure to wear protective gloves when working with electricity.
Safety is aspect of being HVAC and safety is also primary focus of what we teach here at Training Center for Heating and Air Conditioning.
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