Name: Oxy Acetylene SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283J5F0NX10S8CGZ23A55DA
Price: 44.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers oxy-acetylene work from site planning and equipment inspection through to cutting or heating, shutdown and storage. It supports planning and risk management for gases, ignition sources, flames, hot materials, fumes, hoses and cylinders.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Plan the work and assess the site
Set up an exclusion zone around the work area
Transport and position cylinders
Inspect oxy-fuel equipment
Connect and leak test the system
Prepare the workpiece for cutting or heating
Ignite and adjust the torch
Perform cutting or heating work
Control fumes and heat during the task
Respond to leaks or flashbacks, then shut down, store equipment and close out

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out oxy-acetylene cutting or heating activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Plan work and assess site	Unidentified flammable materials Hazardous atmosphere Incompatible simultaneous work Inadequate emergency response Unauthorised worker exposure
Set up work exclusion zone	Fire from sparks Burns to bystanders Eye injury from glare Trip hazards from hoses Unauthorised entry
Transport and position cylinders	Cylinder fall Manual handling strain Valve damage Uncontrolled gas release Vehicle impact
Inspect oxy-fuel equipment	Defective regulator Hose rupture Gas leak Flashback Uncontrolled flame
Connect and leak test system	Gas leak Oxygen enrichment Acetylene ignition Flash fire Pressurised hose failure
Prepare workpiece safely	Explosion from enclosed item Toxic coating fumes Workpiece movement Burns from hot metal Flying scale
Ignite and adjust torch	Flashback Flame burn Eye injury Gas ignition Unexpected flame direction
Perform cutting or heating	Fire and explosion Burns from hot metal Flying slag Ultraviolet radiation Fume inhalation Workpiece collapse
Control fumes and heat	Metal fume inhalation Oxygen depletion Heat stress Dehydration Reduced concentration
Respond to leaks and flashbacks	Flashback to cylinder Cylinder fire Gas cloud ignition Explosion Smoke inhalation
Shut down and depressurise	Residual gas release Hose whip Unattended ignition source Hot torch burns Cylinder valve damage
Store equipment and close out	Cylinder toppling Unauthorised use Fire from hot waste Trip hazards Incomplete permit close-out

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant and systems of work, manage hazardous chemicals, prevent fire and explosion, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and consult workers.
Model Code of Practice: Welding Processes — guidance for managing welding fumes, ultraviolet and infrared radiation, burns, compressed gases, fire and explosion.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for hazardous chemical registers, safety data sheets, storage, handling and emergency arrangements.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — guidance on applying the hierarchy of controls.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities — guidance for ventilation, heat and workplace amenities.
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 4289 — Oxygen and acetylene gas reticulation systems, where fixed reticulation is used.
AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal eye-protection equipment.
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 2210.3 — Personal protective equipment: Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 1270 — Hearing protectors.

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

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