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Under Welding processes · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020

Welding Processes Code of Practice — Scope and Application

Legislation date 23 Jul 2026
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WA · WHS — Codes of Practice Code of Practice — Welding Processes
The obligation
The code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Regulations where welding is carried out and where welding products and equipment are used and stored.
The code is intended to be read by PCBUs and gives them practical guidance on managing health and safety risks from welding processes in their workplace. A reference to the WHS Regulations covers both the WHS General Regulations and the WHS Mines Regulations. A reference in the WHS Regulations to a PCBU includes the mine operator of the mine where relevant. Workers include employees, contractors, subcontractors, outworkers, apprentices, trainees, labour hire employees and volunteers.
What
The code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Regulations where welding is carried out and where welding products and equipment are used and stored.
Source
worksafe.wa.gov.au

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23 Jul 2026 · Guidance
1 update tracked. This law has changed and been enforced.

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Welding Processes Code of Practice — Scope and Application 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 — Scope and Application is a WHS obligation under Welding processes (WA). In short, The code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Regulations where welding is carried out and where welding products and equipment are used and stored.

What changed recently?

Welding Processes Code of Practice — Scope and Application was last updated on 19 October 2026.

Where this sits

Welding processes Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia Australia

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Updates tracked1
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First seenOct 2026