Metal Fabrication and Welding Risk Assessment Templates

Metal fabrication involves hot work, heavy materials, noise and fumes. A documented Risk Assessment helps ensure these hazards are controlled in the workshop and on site.

BlueSafe provides Metal Fabrication and Welding Risk Assessment templates for boilermakers, welders and sheet metal workers.

These documents support safer work practices, compliance and quality outcomes.

What’s Included in Fabrication Risk Assessment Templates?

Each Metal Fabrication Risk Assessment template typically includes:

• task and location details
• prompts for hot work, manual handling, noise, fume and plant hazards
• risk rating tools and guidance
• sections for PPE, ventilation and guarding controls
• residual risk review and sign-off

They can be tailored to welding, cutting, folding and assembly tasks.

When to Use Fabrication Risk Assessments

Use these Risk Assessment templates when:

• planning new fabrication jobs or production runs
• introducing new machinery or welding processes
• working with hazardous materials or in confined spaces
• reviewing workshop layout or workflow

They provide a clear record of how fabrication risks are considered and controlled.

Why Fabricators Use BlueSafe Risk Assessments

• ✔ Focused on welding and fabrication hazards
• ✔ Practical layout for workshop and site teams
• ✔ Fully editable Word templates
• ✔ Free logo and business details added
• ✔ Suitable for small workshops and large engineering firms

Metal Fabrication and Welding Risk Assessment Overview

Metal Fabrication Risk Assessment templates help you manage hot work, fume and plant risks effectively.
Use them with your SWMS, hot work permits and SOPs for a robust safety system.