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Welding processes

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL)
The Model Code of Practice: Welding Processes is Safe Work Australia's practical guidance for PCBUs on managing health and safety risks from welding and allied processes such as cutting, gouging, brazing and soldering. I...
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Version as at 28 May 2021 Compiled version

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Control of welding fumes, gases and hazardous substances

Jul 2026
PCBUs must assess and control exposure to welding fumes and gases (including toxic metals, ozone, CO) using elimination, substitution, engin...
High
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Electrical safety, fire and explosion risk controls for welding

Jul 2026
PCBUs must implement specific controls to prevent electrocution, fire, and explosion hazards from welding equipment and processes, including...
High
2 citations

Risk management process for welding hazards (WHS Regulation Part 3.1)

Jul 2026
PCBUs must follow a four-step risk management process (identify, assess, control, review) under WHS Regulation clauses 32–38 for all welding...
High
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Scope and duty-holder obligations under the Welding Processes Code of Practice

Jul 2026
The Code applies to all WHS-Act workplaces where welding is carried out. PCBUs must manage health and safety risks from welding and allied p...
High
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UV/IR radiation, noise, and PPE requirements for welding

Jul 2026
PCBUs must control exposure to optical radiation (UV/IR) and noise from welding, and provide appropriate PPE including welding helmets, eye...
Medium
2 citations

WA Welding Processes Code of Practice updated November 2024

Aug 2026
WorkSafe WA's Code of Practice for Welding Processes was last updated 27 November 2024 under the WHS Act 2020 (WA).
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