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The code may also be relevant to managing risks from allied processes such as metal preparation, metal cutting, gouging, brazing and soldering.
Welding and allied processes involve similar hazards and in some cases the same risk control measures can be implemented. Allied processes need specific control measures; the code points to Health and Safety in Welding, Weld Australia Technical Note No. 7, for further guidance. Ancillary processes such as plasma cutting, gouging, grinding, fettling and guillotining can be done in specified areas away from general fabrication to reduce noise exposure at the welding station.
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- The code may also be relevant to managing risks from allied processes such as metal preparation, metal cutting, gouging, brazing and soldering.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Welding Processes Code of Practice — Allied Processes (Cutting, Gouging, Brazing, Soldering) is a WHS requirement set out in Welding processes (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Code of Practice — Welding Processes.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Welding Processes Code of Practice — Allied Processes (Cutting, Gouging, Brazing, Soldering) is a WHS obligation under Welding processes (WA). In short, The code may also be relevant to managing risks from allied processes such as metal preparation, metal cutting, gouging, brazing and soldering.
What changed recently?
Welding Processes Code of Practice — Allied Processes (Cutting, Gouging, Brazing, Soldering) was last updated on 19 October 2026.