TIG Welding Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers TIG welding activities, including work area checks, equipment and gas management, welding exposure controls, and shut-down. It supports planning by identifying hazards that may affect workers and nearby people during the activity.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the work area and complete pre-start checks
• Check materials, consumables and workpiece surface condition
• Inspect welding plant, electrical connections, leads and hoses
• Manage gas cylinders and shielding gas safely
• Control welding fumes, gases and ventilation
• Manage arc radiation, heat and burn hazards
• Control fire and explosion risks during welding
• Plan work in confined, restricted or poorly ventilated spaces
• Manage manual handling, positioning and work stability
• Complete shut-down checks and monitor post-work hazards

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out TIG 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: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• 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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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 noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.

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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