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IMR 4080 - Safety and Tools & Equipment


Clock Hours: 40

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Students learn the principles of safety, tools, equipment and fasteners used in HVAC/R. Students will be introduced to Specific hazards associated with HVAC/R equipment and the proper steps to ensure a safe work environment. Students will learn proper selection of work clothing, tool selection, and dawning of personal protective gear to mitigate risk associated with a construction or industrial environment. Students will learn how to identify and select the proper tools used for specific job task. Students will learn to identify specific fasteners and their intended use for safe assembly of components. Students will learn to use specific measuring devices for pressure, temperature, voltage, amperage, and resistance. Students will also learn to perform field calibration checks with instruments used in the HVAC/R industry for accurate readings.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will attain the necessary skills to be able to:

  1. Understand the hazards associated with pressurized gas cylinders and piping
  2. Demonstrate the correct methods of storing pressurized gas cylinders
  3. Describe the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use when handling pressurized gas cylinders
  4. Understand the hazards present when working with electrical circuits
  5. Describe “Secondary Action Injuries”
  6. Explain how electricity can pass through your body
  7. Explain the “third wire” on electrical tools
  8. Describe “double insulated” tools
  9. Describe the proper types of ladders for use around electric power
  10. Explain the positioning of a ladder for safe working conditions
  11. Describe the safety hazards associated with high temperatures
  12. Describe possible safety hazards associated with cold temperatures
  13. Understand the safety hazards associated with mechanical equipment
  14. Explain the correct methods for moving objects
  15. Explain the proper procedures for lifting objects
  16. Describe the proper PPE for use when moving or lifting heavy objects
  17. Describe the hazards associated with refrigerant vapors
  18. Explain the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as covered under ASHRAE Standard 
  19. Explain the hazards possible in used refrigerant oil
  20. Describe other hazardous chemicals used in HVAC-R
  21. Describe the function of General Hand Tools
  22. Describe various hand tools used in HVAC-R
  23. Explain the proper use of tubing tools used in HVAC-R
  24. Explain the operation and purpose of various specialized service and installation equipment used in HVAC-R
  25. Describe various refrigerant leak detectors
  26. Describe the various types of nails used in construction
  27. Describe various types of screws and rivets used in construction
  28. Describe the various types of threaded fasteners used in construction
  29. Describe concrete fasteners
  30. Describe various other fasteners used in construction\]
  31. Explain the need for calibrating instruments
  32. Define, “Calibration”
  33. Describe various temperature measuring instruments
  34. Explain calibrating these instruments
  35. Describe the proper procedures for calibrating pressure gauges
  36. Explain the procedures for calibration various electrical test instruments
  37. Describe various types of leak detectors and detection methods
  38. Explain the importance of properly calibration flue gas instruments
  39. Describe general maintenance procedures for test instruments
  40. Check the accuracy of typical thermometers
  41. Calibrate thermometers designed to be calibrated
  42. Check accuracy and calibrate if designed a voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter
  43. Demonstrate Competency in taking Voltage and Amperage readings on live Circuits.
  44. Demonstrate Competency in taking Ohm Readings on locked out Circuits.
  45. Demonstrate Competency in taking Temperature readings at various points of Refrigeration circuit.