Electric Welding Arc MIG TIG and Spot Welding Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers electric welding arc, MIG, TIG and spot welding activities, from planning the work area through to shutdown and emergency readiness. It supports the identification and management of electrical, fume, fire, radiation, gas, manual handling and surrounding-work hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Planning welding work areas and coordinating nearby tasks
• Checking welding plant, leads and electrical supply
• Managing welding fumes, gases and ventilation
• Controlling fire, explosion and hot-work hazards
• Managing arc radiation, heat, sparks and flying particles
• Handling gas cylinders and shielding gases
• Positioning work, managing manual handling and maintaining housekeeping
• Working in confined, enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces
• Protecting other people near welding work
• Completing shutdown checks and preparing for emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out electric welding arc, MIG, TIG or spot welding activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Welding processes — 1.3 What is involved in managing risks associated with welding processes?; p. 10.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use