Welding & Hot Works (Welding and Fabrication)
MMAW, MIG and TIG welding, cutting, grinding and other hot works in workshops and on site, including work on structures and in enclosed spaces.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling fire and explosion, arc radiation, welding fume, electric shock and hot metal through hot work permits, clearance and fire watch, extraction and RPE, tested machines and screens.
This is the Welding and Fabrication version. The hazards and controls are written around welding and fabrication work, so it differs from the other 2 trade versions of Welding & Hot Works. Compare all 3.
Built by WHS professionals, written for your state
Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.
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When you'd use this SWMS
If welding & hot works (welding and fabrication) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.
Doing the whole trade? The Welding and Fabrication pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.
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Last review: 9 August 2026
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