Automotive Risk Management Plan
Business name
RTA Number Main contact for your business RMP Next review date
Activity steps Potential
hazards/risks
Risk control measures Australian
Standards and
Code of practice
reference
Purchase of
refrigerant
Loose, damaged or
missing cylindercaps
• At time of purchase check that refrigerant cylinders
aretightly capped
• Ensure quarterly purchase records are kept up to date
• Only accept refrigerant cylinders from wholesalers iftheyare properly
sealed (bungedor capped).
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Poor cylinder condition (rusted,
corroded, damaged). Expired,
or close to expired‘TestDate’
• Check cylinder date markings/imprints –
specifically, that they are ‘In Test’
• Good condition etc.
✓
Transportation
of refrigerant
Damaged cylinder during
transportation
• Keep out of direct sunlight and/or in cooler areaof vehicle
• Safely stored/fixed when transporting
• Fitted with safety equipment etc.
✓
Damage to gas cylinders
during handling (hand-moved,
equipment-moved)
• Implement proper handling techniques
• Report accidents immediately.
✓
Using
equipment
containing
refrigerant
Leakage of refrigerant during
charging ofequipment
• Implement best practice procedure as per the Standards AS 2030.1
& AS 4332 and/or codeofpractice
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Improper care ofcylinders • After each use check that refrigerant cylindersaretightly capped
• Check for leakage etc.
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Handling
Unlicensed handling staff
or contractors
• All refrigerant handling must be carried out byqualified licensed staff
or contractors
• Check temporary contractor’s licence before commencement of
refrigerant handling work
• Ensure quarterly refrigerant handling licence holder records are up to
date, taking particular note of expiry dates.
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Installation,
service and
maintenance
of equipment
containing
refrigerant
Lack of servicing of equipment
containing refrigerant
• Adhere to manufacturers’ recommendations andrelevant standards
• Maintain recommended servicing frequency:
i. Obtain and keep warranties on repairs
ii. Keep record of each service to equipment
iii. Check cylinder weight regularly etc.
• Refer to appropriate standards.
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Infrequent testing of equipment
containing refrigerant
• Check that all test equipment is in good working condition at least
once every three months. Test leak detectors and recovery units
• Regularly monitor vacuum pump oil etc
• Ensure quarterly equipment maintenance recordsarekept up to date.
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Inadequate leak testing • Implement best practice procedure as per Standards
AS 2030.1 & AS 4332 and/or code of practice
• Check at least every three months
• Ensure quarterly cylinder leak test & in-test expiry daterecords are
kept up to date.
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