TIG Welding SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers TIG welding from work planning and area setup to equipment checks, welding, fire management, finishing and shutdown. It supports planning and risk management for welding fumes, arc exposure, electricity, gas cylinders, hot surfaces and fire.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the work scope and authorisations
• Establish and control the welding area
• Position and secure gas cylinders
• Inspect welding equipment, leads and hoses
• Prepare workpieces and fixtures
• Set ventilation and fume controls
• Set up for TIG welding
• Perform TIG welding
• Manage hot work and fire risks
• Inspect and finish welds
• Shut down plant and clean the work area

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out TIG welding work.

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 — guidance for managing welding fumes, ultraviolet radiation, electric shock, fire, heat, compressed gases and welding equipment.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance for hazardous chemicals, hot-work controls, ventilation, hazardous atmospheres and compressed gases.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities.
• AS 1674.1 Safety in welding and allied processes — Fire precautions.
• AS 1674.2 Safety in welding and allied processes — Electrical.
• AS 4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.
• AS/NZS 60974 series Arc welding equipment.
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
• AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection — Eye and face protectors for occupational applications.
• AS/NZS 3957 Light-transmitting screens and curtains for welding operations.
• AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.
• AS/NZS 2161.4 Protective gloves against thermal risks.
• AS 2865 Confined spaces, where applicable. Model laws and model Codes should be applied only to the extent adopted or recognised in the relevant jurisdiction.

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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