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- Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a
refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an
industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorizes their
competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with
industry’s recognized assessment specification.
- Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the
assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under
the supervision of the person competent in the use of flammable
refrigerants.
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING
1. Checks to the area
Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable
refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of
ignition is minimized. For repair to the refrigerating system, the
following precautions shall be complied with prior to conducting
work on the system.
2. Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to
minimize the risk of a flammable gas or vapour being present while
the work is being performed.
3. General work area
All maintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be
instructed on the nature of work being carried out. Work in
confined spaces shall be avoided. The area around the workspace
shall be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the area
have been made safe by control of flammable material.
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