Oxy-Acetylene Gas Cutting and Heating SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers oxy-acetylene gas cutting and heating activities, including work-area preparation, cylinder handling, equipment checks, cutting, heating and shutdown. It supports planning for hot work, gas control, ventilation, fire risks and the handling of hot materials.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work and brief the crew
• Prepare and control the hot-work area
• Assess the atmosphere and ventilation
• Position, secure and exchange gas cylinders
• Inspect cutting equipment, connect it and check for leaks
• Ignite and adjust the torch
• Carry out cutting operations
• Perform heating, soldering and repair work
• Manage hot cut sections and offcuts
• Respond to abnormal gas or fire conditions
• Shut down and depressurise equipment
• Clean up, store cylinders and sign off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out oxy-acetylene gas cutting and heating 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, including controls for fire/explosion, heat, compressed gases, ventilation and atmospheric hazards.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, including cylinder storage and handling guidance.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces, where elevated work is required; oxy cutting must not be performed from a ladder.
• AS 4839: The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes.
• AS 1674.1: Safety in welding and allied processes—Fire precautions.
• AS 4332: The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.
• AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1337.1: Personal eye-protection for industrial applications.
• AS/NZS 2210.3: Safety, protective and occupational footwear.
• AS/NZS 2161 series: Occupational protective gloves.
• AS/NZS 1270: Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
• AS/NZS 1869: Hose and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gases, natural gas and town gas.

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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