RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Air Conditioning Engineers
Air conditioning work means handling refrigerants, working on rooftops, and running ductwork through occupied buildings. Your RAMS need to cover F-gas compliance, working at height, and hot work in a single document.
No card needed · Used by UK air conditioning engineers · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Air Conditioning Engineers
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Split system installation
Wall-mounted or ceiling cassette units in offices, shops, and homes — covers refrigerant pipework, electrical connection, core drilling through walls, and bracket mounting at height.
Commercial VRF/VRV system installation
Multi-zone variable refrigerant systems in commercial buildings — covers rooftop condenser placement, long refrigerant pipe runs, crane lifts, and commissioning.
Ductwork installation
Supply and extract ductwork in suspended ceilings and risers — covers working at height, manual handling of sheet metal, working in confined ceiling voids, and fire damper installation.
Air conditioning servicing and maintenance
Routine servicing, refrigerant top-up, filter replacement, and leak checks — covers F-gas handling, working on rooftops, electrical isolation, and Legionella risk from condensate systems.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering refrigerant exposure and other trade-specific hazards.
Construction Phase Plans
CDM 2015 compliant CPPs created from your job description. Covers management arrangements, risk control, welfare, and emergency procedures.
COSHH Assessments
Smart substance search and SDS upload. Pre-loaded with common air conditioning engineer substances like refrigerant gases (r32, r410a, r407c), brazing flux, pipe jointing compounds.
Site Inductions
Digital induction sign-offs for every worker on site. Linked to your CPP and site rules. Works on any phone or tablet.
Worker & subcontractor tracking
Track certifications, insurance, and CSCS cards. Get alerts before documents expire. One view for all your workers.
Digital document sharing
Share your full document pack with clients, principal contractors, or inspectors via a secure read-only link. No login needed on their end.
Common Hazards We Cover
These are the real risks air conditioning engineers face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Refrigerant exposure — F-gas refrigerants can cause cold burns, asphyxiation in poorly ventilated spaces, and environmental harm if vented
- Working at height — rooftop condensers, ceiling cassettes, and high-level ductwork all require working from ladders, scaffolding, or MEWPs
- Electrical shock — air conditioning units require dedicated electrical supplies and work on live consumer units or distribution boards
- Manual handling — outdoor units, ductwork sections, and packaged systems are heavy and awkward, often carried up stairs or lifted to rooftops
- Hot work — brazing copper refrigerant pipework creates fire risk, particularly in ceiling voids with combustible materials
- Legionella risk — poorly maintained condensate trays and cooling towers can harbour Legionella bacteria
Key Regulations & Standards
F-Gas Regulations (EU 517/2014 retained in UK law) and BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
Air conditioning installers must hold F-gas certification to handle refrigerants under the F-Gas Regulations. Systems containing 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent or more require mandatory leak checks. Electrical work must comply with BS 7671 and Building Regulations Part P. Large cooling systems must comply with HSE guidance on Legionella control (L8/HSG274). CDM 2015 applies to all installation work, particularly where rooftop access, crane lifts, or building modifications are involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do air conditioning engineers need RAMS?
- Yes. Air conditioning installation involves working at height, electrical work, refrigerant handling, and often hot work (brazing) — all significant risk activities under CDM 2015. Principal contractors and facilities managers will require your RAMS before allowing you on site. Even domestic split system installations benefit from RAMS covering safe refrigerant handling and working at height.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for air conditioning work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'install 4-unit VRF system with rooftop condenser in a two-storey office' — and the AI generates RAMS covering F-gas handling, rooftop access, crane operations, electrical connection, and brazing, specific to your project.
- Does The Site Book cover F-gas and Legionella requirements?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference the F-Gas Regulations for refrigerant handling, including mandatory leak check schedules for larger systems. For cooling towers and large systems, it covers HSE L8 guidance on Legionella control, condensate management, and the requirement for a written Legionella risk assessment.
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