Welding & Hot Work Toolbox Talk

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

Welding & Hot Work Complete Pack

8 documents — everything you need for welding & hot work compliance.

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Also available for Welding & Hot Work: SWMS — from $67.95 JSA — from $16.95 Risk Assessment — from $33.95 Induction — from $20.95 SOP — from $33.95 Emergency — from $41.95

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
Relevant Australian Standards

Individual Documents — $20.95 each

Document Price
Toolbox Talk — Arc Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick)
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Oxy-Acetylene Gas Cutting
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Angle Grinding, Cut-off Wheels, and Bench Grinding
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Brazing and Soldering with Flux
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Hot Work in Fire-Risk Areas
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Pipe Welding and Pressure Vessel Welding
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Shear Stud Welding on Structural Steel
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Thermal Lance Cutting for Demolition and Remediation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 15 minute talk Attendance register
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
$20.95

Welding & Hot Work Toolbox Talk — Common Questions

How often should toolbox talks be held?

Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.

What topics do your toolbox talks cover?

Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.

Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?

Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.

Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.

Last updated: March 2026