Mechanical Pipework (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)

Installation of mechanical services pipework including chilled and heating water, condenser and gas piping, supports, welding and brazing and pressure testing.

Objective

Complete the work safely by controlling falls from height, crush from heavy pipe, hot work fire and fume and stored-energy rupture during pressure testing through protected height access, mechanical lifting, hot work permits and staged, barricaded pressure testing.

This is the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration version. The hazards and controls are written around air conditioning and refrigeration work, so it differs from the other 1 trade versions of Mechanical Pipework. Compare all 2.

Built by WHS professionals, written for your state

Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.

NSW WHS Act 2011 VIC OHS Act 2004 QLD WHS Act 2011 SA WHS Act 2012 WA WHS Act 2020 TAS WHS Act 2012 NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 ACT WHS Act 2011 National Model WHS Act (national)

When you'd use this SWMS

If mechanical pipework (air conditioning and refrigeration) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.

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Last review: 9 August 2026


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