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HVAC and Sheet Metal Work

US & Canada HVAC Mechanical

Why it matters

Sheet metal edges, rooftop units, and refrigerants each bring their own injury pattern.

Key points

  • Cut-resistant gloves for all duct handling - edges are blades.
  • Rooftop work: fall protection to and around units, not just at the edge.
  • Refrigerants displace oxygen in mechanical rooms - ventilate and monitor.
  • Lifting coils and units: rig to manufacturer points, never the piping.
  • Grind or file sharp edges before passing duct to the next worker.

Discussion

What units are moving this week and how are they rigged?

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