Under Welding processes · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

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

Code legislation date 27 Nov 2024 From Welding processes, no changes tracked yet

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FEDERAL · Risk Management Welding processes > Risk management § WHS Reg Part 3.1 cls 32–38

The obligation

PCBUs must follow a four-step risk management process (identify, assess, control, review) under WHS Regulation clauses 32–38 for all welding hazards.

WHS Regulation Part 3.1 (clauses 32–38) requires PCBUs to: identify hazards from welding (electrocution, fire, fumes, UV radiation, noise, burns); assess risks; implement controls using the hierarchy of controls; and review controls. The Welding Processes Code of Practice provides the practical methodology for applying these steps, including fume and gas exposure assessments, ventilation controls, PPE selection, and electrical safety measures.

What: PCBUs must follow a four-step risk management process (identify, assess, control, review) under WHS Regulation clauses 32–38 for all welding hazards.
Source: safeworkaustralia.gov.au

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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Risk management process for welding hazards (WHS Regulation Part 3.1) is a WHS requirement set out in Welding processes (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Welding processes > Risk management § WHS Reg Part 3.1 cls 32–38.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Risk management process for welding hazards (WHS Regulation Part 3.1) is a WHS obligation under Welding processes (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs must follow a four-step risk management process (identify, assess, control, review) under WHS Regulation clauses 32–38 for all welding hazards.

What changed recently?

Risk management process for welding hazards (WHS Regulation Part 3.1) was last updated on 26 August 2026.

Where this sits

Welding processes Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Federal Australia

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