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Damper Checks

Safe Work Procedures - Damper Checks
General/Brief Description of task Campus damper checks for operation and condition of dampers
Frequency of task performedYearly
Hazards Identified#7 – Noise
#9 – Repetitive Strain / Motion
#14 – Pinch Points
P.P.E. required: Special tools required (if any)
  • Hearing Protection
Safe Work Procedure
  • Visually inspect worksite for possible hazards
  • Use extreme caution opening plenum / AHU doors
  • Use extreme caution checking damper linkages to avoid pinch points
  • Refer to PM# C011-VENT-ALL as found in Appendix ‘B’

Download Damper Checks Safe Work Procedures Reference Sheet.pdf