Tips for your RTA audit – don’t risk your business!

If your business holds a Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (RTA), then you need to have in your possession specific equipment and records.

All companies (or individuals) that hold a RTA may be audited by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC). Not only is the audit process a means to ensure RTA holders are meeting their obligations under the Australian Government’s Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 (the Regulations), it is also a great opportunity to make sure you are managing your paperwork and equipment in the most efficient and accurate way. And that can only be a good thing for your business!

ARC FIELD OFFICERS ARE FINDING THE MAIN AREAS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE AT AUDIT ARE:

• no equipment maintenance records
• no cylinder leak test records
• no risk management plan around emissions of refrigerant

COMPLIANCE TIPS:

There are a number of basic actions and conditions an authorisation holder must take to ensure they are complying with the Regulations. Remember, no valid RTA means no refrigerant gas. On this page is an illustrated checklist to assist RTA holders. Print off and pass around the office/workshop or stick it on the wall to help you.



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