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TIG Welding SWMS

TIG Welding SWMS

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TIG Welding SWMS

Product Overview

This TIG Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for safe tungsten inert gas welding operations on Australian worksites. It is a comprehensive document that supports WHS compliance and provides end-to-end coverage of planning, set-up, operation, and pack-up for TIG welding activities.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

  • Planning of TIG welding work, including job assessment, permits, and coordination with other trades
  • Selection and inspection of TIG welding plant, equipment, torches, leads, and accessories prior to use
  • Safe handling, storage, and changeover of shielding gas cylinders (argon, mixed gases) and regulators
  • Control of electrical risks associated with welding machines, power leads, and connections
  • Management of welding fumes, gases, and airborne contaminants, including local exhaust ventilation and respiratory protection
  • Fire and explosion prevention when welding near combustible materials, flammable liquids, or in confined areas
  • Use of appropriate PPE for TIG welding, including eye, face, hand, and skin protection against arc flash and burns
  • Ergonomic setup of workstations and positioning of workpieces to minimise strain and repetitive movements
  • Safe welding on different materials (e.g. stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel) and managing associated health risks
  • Control of heat, hot workpieces, and safe cooling, handling, and storage of completed welds
  • Housekeeping and management of welding areas, including cable routing and trip hazard reduction
  • Emergency response procedures for electric shock, burns, fire, and exposure to fumes
  • Isolation, shut-down, and post-task inspection of TIG welding equipment and work area

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for boilermakers, metal fabricators, welders, maintenance teams, engineering workshops, and site supervisors overseeing TIG welding operations on construction, manufacturing, and industrial sites.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
1. Preparation
  • Falling object hazards, Electrical hazards
2. Pre-weld Checks
  • Gas leaks, Equipment malfunction
3. Personal Protective Equipment
  • Inadequate protection, Improper fit
4. Workspace Setup
  • Poor ventilation, Tripping hazards
5. TIG Welding Machine Settings
  • Incorrect settings, Human error
6. Secure Workpiece
  • Unsecured workpiece, Pinch points
7. Welding Position
  • Ergonomic hazards, Awkward positioning
8. Gas Cylinder Handling
  • Leakage, Explosion risks
9. Tack Welding
  • Unstable tack welds, Eye hazards
10. Final Welding
  • Fumes and gases, Fire hazards
11. Inspection
  • Insufficient lighting, Missed defects
12. Clean-up
  • Slips and trips, Sharp objects

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Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

  • Safe Work Australia – Welding Processes Code of Practice: Guidance on managing health and safety risks associated with welding, including TIG welding
  • Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice: Requirements for safe handling and use of shielding gases and other hazardous substances
  • Safe Work Australia – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Ventilation, lighting, and workplace conditions for welding areas
  • Safe Work Australia – How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Risk management framework applied to TIG welding tasks
  • AS 1674.1 Safety in welding and allied processes – Fire precautions: Controls for hot work, fire prevention, and safe welding practices
  • AS/NZS 60974 (series) Arc welding equipment: Safety requirements for welding power sources and associated equipment
  • AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye protection: Impact and optical protection requirements for welding eye and face PPE
  • AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment: Guidance for RPE used during welding fume exposure
  • AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices: Performance requirements for respirators used in welding environments
  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
  • Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
  • Possible hazards that may be encountered
  • Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
  • Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  • Safety measures and guides
  • Operational Safety Checks
  • Before and After Risk Ratings
  • Risk Assessment Matrix
  • High Risk Work Involved
  • Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Qualifications and Permits
  • Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Company Personnel Sign-off form

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