Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

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The Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below

The Welding Safe Work Method Statement is a detailed template that comprehensively addresses all safety requirements for operations. It is pre-filled and ready for immediate use, customizable to meet your site-specific needs.

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The Welding Safe Work Method Statement Covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. Safety measures and guides
  6. Operational Safety Checks
  7. Before and After Risk Ratings while carrying out Operations
  8. Welding Risk Assessment
  9. High Risk Work Involved
  10. Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  11. Plant and Equipment
  12. Qualifications and Permits
  13. Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used
  14. Legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards
  15. Company Personnel Sign off form to ensure all personnel acknowledge they have read and understand the SWMS

Note: The BlueSafe Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) document is highly comprehensive in nature and is not a blank SWMS Template. Download a Sample to check


The Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Trip hazards
    • Exposed electrical cables
  • 2. Welding equipment setup
    • Incorrect or damaged equipment
    • Inadequate workspace
  • 3. PPE verification
    • Inappropriate or damaged PPE
    • Untrained personnel
  • 4. Pre-welding inspection
    • Sharp edges
    • Poor ventilation
  • 5. Tacking
    • Flying debris
    • Eye injury
  • 6. Position welding
    • Unsecured workpiece
    • Strain injuries
  • 7. Welding process
    • Fumes
    • UV radiation
    • Fire hazards
  • 8. Cleaning welds
    • Chemical hazards
    • Noise
  • 9. Grinding
    • Flying debris
    • Hand injury
  • 10. Inspection
    • Deficient welds
    • Burns
  • 11. Post-welding operation
    • Remaining hazards
    • Unsafe clean-up practices
  • 12. Equipment dismantle
    • Improper disassembly
    • Electrical hazards

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017
  • Codes of Practice: Welding Practices
  • AS 60974.1: Arc welding equipment – Welding power sources (IEC 60974-1:2000, MOD)
  • AS 4839: The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes
  • AS 1796: Certification of welders and welding supervisors
  • AS/NZS 3957: Light-transmitting screens and curtains for welding operations
  • AS/NZS 1167.1: Welding and brazing – Filler metals – Filler metal for brazing and braze welding
  • AS/NZS 1338.1: Filters for eye protectors – Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations

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