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Flammable Refrigerants Safety Guide

Overview

The online Flammable Refrigerants Safety Guide (FRSG) has been produced by the AIRAH in association with the federal government.

The free guide is designed to improve awareness of how to best manage the health and safety risks associated with the use and management of flammable refrigerants in stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

What it covers

Refrigeration technicians must have access to refrigeration classification standard AS/NZS ISO 817 and design standards AS/NZS 5149 (parts 1 to 4).

This online resource will help refrigeration technicians, apprentices and other stakeholders understand the range of skills and knowledge required to work safely with flammable refrigerants.

Designers, installers and service providers should access the AS/NZS 5149 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements series in order to understand the precise requirements for an individual installation.

Please note: this does not substitute for the detailed, nationally endorsed technical training which provides guidance on how to safely and productively work with flammable refrigerants. It is a guide meant to complement your training and improve awareness of best practices.

Accessing the resource

Flammable Refrigerants Safety Guide is accessible through Pointsbuild.

  • Register online to gain access to the resource – available for desktop, mobile and tablet devices
  • Watch the eight module videos at your own pace and to your own schedule
  • Use the assessment feature to test your understanding
  • Download the complete Flammable Refrigerant Safety Guide resources