The obligation
The NSW Welding processes Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
It gives practical guidance on how to achieve the standards of work health and safety required under the WHS Act and WHS Regulation. Notice of its approval was published in the NSW Government Gazette on 18 July 2014, and the code commenced on that date. It is based on a national model code developed by Safe Work Australia. Following an approved code will assist duty holders to comply with their duties under the WHS Act and WHS Regulation.
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- The NSW Welding processes Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NSW Code of Practice: Welding Processes — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS requirement set out in Welding processes (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Approved Codes of Practice > Welding Processes § s274 WHS Act 2011.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NSW Code of Practice: Welding Processes — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS obligation under Welding processes (NSW). In short, The NSW Welding processes Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
What changed recently?
NSW Code of Practice: Welding Processes — Overview and Legal Status was last updated on 19 October 2026.