This 11-page Hot Works Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with welding, thermal or oxygen cutting, grinding, brazing, and other heat-producing tasks.
 
It’s pre-filled, ready to use, and created by Australian WHS experts to help your business meet its obligations and maintain compliance across all states and territories.
 
Fully editable in Microsoft Word, this document is easy to customise with your company name, logo, and site-specific details - so you can get up and running quickly with a professional SWMS that ticks all the boxes.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for:
Fabricators, welders, and metal workers
Construction and civil contractors
Mechanical, maintenance, and engineering businesses
HVAC installers and service providers
Industrial manufacturers and repair technicians
Anyone performing hot work tasks across commercial, industrial, or construction environments
 
What This SWMS Covers
Planning and supervision of hot works, including risk assessments and permit requirements
Safe use of welding equipment, cutting tools, and associated gases (Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon)
Ensuring hot work permits are in place and visible
Identifying and removing flammable materials before starting work
Conducting pre-start checks on plant and equipment including hoses, flashback arrestors, leads, and regulators
Isolating electrical supply to prevent electrocution and arc flash risks
Using appropriate PPE including gloves, face shields, welding masks, respirators, and hearing protection
Providing adequate ventilation to control fumes from metals such as galvanised steel, aluminium, and zinc
Emergency protocols including fire suppression, gas leak response, and site evacuation
Protecting workers from burns, glare, pressurised vessels, confined spaces, and falling materials
Manual handling practices and controls for fatigue, noise, slips, trips, and falls
Sign-off procedures, site-specific hazard identification, and SWMS change management processes
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW Selection Table
Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step procedures and safety controls for each phase of the job
Possible hazards and control measures
PPE requirements
Plant and equipment list
Legislation, codes of practice, and standards references (incl. AS 1674 & confined space procedures)
Worker sign-off page for compliance verification
 
This SWMS template for Hot Works is an invaluable tool for quickly and effectively documenting your WHS systems. Designed for swift editing and customisation, it adapts easily to your operational needs - making it an essential part of your safety management toolkit.
 
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