The obligation
The Code prescribes application of the hierarchy of controls (elimination through to PPE) for welding hazards including fumes, radiation, fire and electrical risks.
The Welding Processes Code of Practice requires PCBUs to apply the hierarchy of controls. Controls include: elimination or substitution of welding processes; engineering controls (local exhaust ventilation, enclosures, automated welding); administrative controls (training, safe work procedures, health monitoring); and PPE (respirators, welding screens, protective clothing).
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- What
- The Code prescribes application of the hierarchy of controls (elimination through to PPE) for welding hazards including fumes, radiation, fire and electrical risks.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Risk Control Measures for Welding — Hierarchy of Controls 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 > Risk Controls.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Risk Control Measures for Welding — Hierarchy of Controls is a WHS obligation under Welding processes (NSW). In short, The Code prescribes application of the hierarchy of controls (elimination through to PPE) for welding hazards including fumes, radiation, fire and electrical risks.
What changed recently?
Risk Control Measures for Welding — Hierarchy of Controls was last updated on 6 October 2026.
