Electric Welder SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, set-up, arc welding, inspection and shutdown activities using an electric welder. It supports planning work steps and managing electrical, fume, fire, gas, hot-metal and access risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the welding activity and identify coatings or work changes
• Set up and control the welding area
• Obtain hot-work approval and prepare for fire risks
• Inspect the welder, leads and related equipment
• Position gas cylinders securely
• Control welding fumes and heat exposure
• Secure the workpiece and prepare joints or electrodes
• Perform arc welding and manage arc, electrical and molten-metal hazards
• Manage welding at elevated locations
• Inspect completed welds, respond to abnormal conditions and shut down equipment

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out electric welding 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, as adopted or applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, as adopted or applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, as adopted or applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, as adopted or applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS 1674.1 Safety in welding and allied processes — Fire precautions.
• AS 1674.2 Safety in welding and allied processes — Electrical.
• AS/NZS 60974 series Arc welding equipment.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 3957 Light-transmitting screens and curtains for welding operations.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection for occupational applications.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 2161.1 Occupational protective gloves.
• AS 4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.

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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