Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Safety in the HVAC trade isn't just policy — it's what gets you home to your family at the end of every shift. This safety training session brings together experienced technicians and safety leads for a real, unfiltered conversation about the habits that protect lives in the field.
We kick things off with a hard truth: most incidents don't happen because techs don't know better — they happen because of overconfidence, rushing, and complacency. From there, we dig into the practices that keep technicians safe on every job.
Here's what we cover:
Ladders — Proper setup, the critical 77.5° angle rule, 100% tie-off, and why the transition on and off a ladder is the single most dangerous moment on the job. Real stories from real injuries drive the point home.
PPE — Eye protection, gloves, and proper footwear for slick rooftops. We talk through why techs skip personal protective equipment even when they know better — and how to finally build better habits.
Lockout Tagout — When working around high-voltage electricity, being careful isn't enough. We walk through lockout/tagout procedures, testing before touching, and why insulated tools are non-negotiable for more than just electrical work.
Stored Energy & More — Electrical, mechanical, thermal, gravitational, and pressure hazards that HVAC techs face every day — and how to anticipate them before they become incidents.
Fleet & Vehicle Safety — Weekly walkarounds, oil checks, tire blowouts, trailer hookups, and QR-code maintenance reporting to keep your van road-ready.
The small, quiet decisions you make in the field are the ones that matter most. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is a safety refresher worth your time.
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
Safety in the HVAC trade isn't just policy — it's what gets you home to your family at the end of every shift. This safety training session brings together experienced technicians and safety leads for a real, unfiltered conversation about the habits that protect lives in the field.
We kick things off with a hard truth: most incidents don't happen because techs don't know better — they happen because of overconfidence, rushing, and complacency. From there, we dig into the practices that keep technicians safe on every job.
Here's what we cover:
Ladders — Proper setup, the critical 77.5° angle rule, 100% tie-off, and why the transition on and off a ladder is the single most dangerous moment on the job. Real stories from real injuries drive the point home.
PPE — Eye protection, gloves, and proper footwear for slick rooftops. We talk through why techs skip personal protective equipment even when they know better — and how to finally build better habits.
Lockout Tagout — When working around high-voltage electricity, being careful isn't enough. We walk through lockout/tagout procedures, testing before touching, and why insulated tools are non-negotiable for more than just electrical work.
Stored Energy & More — Electrical, mechanical, thermal, gravitational, and pressure hazards that HVAC techs face every day — and how to anticipate them before they become incidents.
Fleet & Vehicle Safety — Weekly walkarounds, oil checks, tire blowouts, trailer hookups, and QR-code maintenance reporting to keep your van road-ready.
The small, quiet decisions you make in the field are the ones that matter most. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is a safety refresher worth your time.
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
