Do welders need SWMS on construction sites?

Yes. Hot work including welding, gas cutting, and grinding is high-risk construction work when performed in areas with flammable or combustible substances — which applies to virtually all construction sites. A SWMS and hot work permit are both typically required.

What welding types are covered?

Our pack covers MIG/MAG, TIG, manual metal arc (stick), oxy-acetylene gas cutting, brazing, and grinding — each with process-specific hazard controls including fume extraction, UV protection, and fire prevention.

Is a hot work permit template included?

Our hot work SWMS includes the hot work permit process covering fire risk assessment, fire watch requirements, combustible material clearance, fire extinguisher placement, and post-work monitoring procedures.

Welding & Hot Work SOP

Arc welding, gas cutting, grinding, brazing, and hot work permits

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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 — $33.96 each

	Document	Price
	Arc Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) — Safe Work Method Statement Covers MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and stick (MMAW/SMAW) welding operations on structural steel, plate, and general fabrication including tack welding, multi-pass welds, and positional welding. What's inside this document 5 work steps 10 hazards identified 10 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Oxy-Acetylene Gas Cutting — Safe Work Method Statement Covers oxy-acetylene and oxy-LPG cutting operations including plate cutting, dismantling, and profile cutting on structural and general steel. What's inside this document 5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Angle Grinding, Cut-off Wheels, and Bench Grinding — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the use of portable angle grinders, cut-off saws, and pedestal/bench grinders for metal preparation, weld dressing, cutting, and deburring operations. What's inside this document 5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 213 - Guarding PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Brazing and Soldering with Flux — Safe Work Method Statement Covers brazing (silver brazing, bronze brazing) and soldering operations using flux-cored or separate flux compounds on copper, brass, steel, and dissimilar metal joints. What's inside this document 4 work steps 6 hazards identified 6 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Hot Work in Fire-Risk Areas — Safe Work Method Statement Covers hot work operations (welding, cutting, grinding) performed in areas with elevated fire risk including confined areas, near combustible storage, in occupied buildings, and during fire bans or bushfire season. What's inside this document 5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Pipe Welding and Pressure Vessel Welding — Safe Work Method Statement Covers welding of pipework and pressure vessels including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy pipe using TIG root/MIG fill, MMAW, and orbital welding processes compliant with AS/NZS 1554 and AS 4458. What's inside this document 6 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Shear Stud Welding on Structural Steel — Safe Work Method Statement Covers the installation of shear connectors (headed studs) by drawn-arc stud welding on structural steel beams for composite concrete-steel floor construction, compliant with AS/NZS 1554.2. What's inside this document 5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96
	Thermal Lance Cutting for Demolition and Remediation — Safe Work Method Statement Covers thermal lance (thermic lance/burning bar) cutting for demolition, remediation, and heavy industrial cutting of concrete, steel, and mixed materials where conventional cutting methods are insufficient. What's inside this document 6 work steps 10 hazards identified 10 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Duty to identify hazards WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Duty to maintain control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 - Welding and allied processes PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards) Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1) Welding helmet (auto-darkening) (AS/NZS 1338.1) Welding gloves (leather gauntlet) (AS/NZS 2161.4) Flame-resistant clothing (AS/NZS 4824) Australian Standards Referenced AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear	$33.96

Welding & Hot Work SOP — Common Questions

What is the difference between a SOP and a SWMS?

A SOP provides step-by-step instructions for completing a task safely. A SWMS is a legal document specifically for high-risk construction work that focuses on hazard identification and risk control. SOPs are broader and apply to all tasks, not just HRCW.

Why do I need SOPs if I have SWMS?

SWMS only cover high-risk construction work. SOPs cover all tasks, including routine operations, equipment use, and procedures that don't qualify as HRCW but still need standardised safe practices.

Are your SOPs trade-specific?

Yes. Each SOP is written for specific trade activities, with relevant safety controls, PPE requirements, and references to applicable Australian Standards.

Last updated: March 2026

Welding & Hot Work SOP

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