Hot Works (Welding) SWMS 10136-7

Welding (Hot Works) Safe Work Method Statement Scope:

Suitable for the following welding types: stick, spot, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene, Gas Metal Arc Welding. This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) document covers the safety steps, general hazards and controls associated with welding work tasks being undertaken either indoors or outdoors. "Hot works" means riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation. 

This SWMS does not cover Hot Works being undertaken in Confined Spaces or on bulk tanks/vessels/drums that contain/ed flammable materials or other hazardous chemicals.

Job Steps Covered in Welding (Hot Works) SWMS: 

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Planning & Preparation
2. Training and Capabilities
3. Arrival onsite
4. Work area set up
5. Welding
6. On Completion