Welding & Hot Work Risk Assessment
Arc welding, gas cutting, grinding, brazing, and hot work permits
Welding & Hot Work Risk Assessment
One document — covers welding & hot work for this product type.
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Welding and hot work are specifically classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations s.291 when performed in areas where flammable or combustible substances are present, or where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
Our welding SWMS pack covers 8 activities including MIG/MAG welding, TIG welding, arc welding, oxy-acetylene gas cutting, grinding, brazing, and hot work permit procedures. Documents address critical hazards including UV radiation and arc eye, welding fume inhalation, fire and explosion risk, burns from hot metal and slag, electric shock from welding equipment, and compressed gas cylinder hazards.
Key Hazards Covered
- UV radiation and arc eye injuries
- Welding fume inhalation (manganese, chromium, zinc)
- Fire and explosion from hot work near combustibles
- Burns from hot metal, slag and sparks
- Electric shock from welding equipment
- Compressed gas cylinder hazards
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 1554 Structural steel welding
- AS/NZS 1674 Safety in welding (Parts 1-2)
- AS 4839 Safe handling of compressed gases
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protectors
Individual Documents — $33.95 each
Welding & Hot Work Risk Assessment — Common Questions
What is the difference between a risk assessment and a SWMS?
A risk assessment provides a broad overview of all hazards for a scope of work at a site. A SWMS is task-specific and legally required for high-risk construction work. Both are important but serve different purposes.
Do I need a risk assessment if I have a SWMS?
Yes. A SWMS covers specific high-risk tasks. A site-specific risk assessment covers all hazards at the site, including those not classified as high-risk construction work.
What risk matrix do your assessments use?
Our risk assessments use a 5×5 likelihood-consequence matrix, providing initial risk ratings before controls and residual ratings after controls are applied.
Last updated: March 2026