Mig Welding Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers hazards associated with MIG welding, including set-up, fume exposure, hot work, gas cylinders and shut-down. It supports planning and risk management throughout MIG welding activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assessing the work area for combustible materials, ventilation and nearby work
• Setting up welding plant, leads and electrical connections
• Managing welding fumes, gases and airborne contaminants
• Controlling arc radiation, hot metal, spatter and heat exposure
• Managing fire and explosion risks from hot work
• Handling and managing gas cylinders and shielding gas
• Managing work positions, access and manual handling demands
• Assessing confined or restricted spaces for fumes, gases and access limitations
• Completing shut-down, checking for residual heat and managing equipment and waste

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out MIG 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 the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.

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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