Gas Welding and Cutting SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers preparation, setup, welding and cutting, shutdown and clean-up using gas equipment. It supports planning and risk management by addressing cylinders, gas equipment, ignition sources, fumes, hot metal, sparks and abnormal conditions.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work scope
• Establish the hot work area
• Transport gas cylinders
• Position and secure cylinders
• Inspect gas equipment
• Control fumes and the work atmosphere
• Prepare the workpiece
• Light and adjust the torch
• Perform welding and cutting
• Respond to abnormal conditions
• Shut down and depressurise equipment
• Inspect, clear and sign off the area

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out gas welding or cutting activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Welding Processes.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities.
• Model Code of Practice: Confined Spaces, where applicable.
• AS 1674.1 Safety in welding and allied processes—Fire precautions.
• AS 4839 The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes.
• AS 4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.
• AS/NZS 1869 Hose and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gases, natural gas and town gas.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
• AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections