This Soldering Iron SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers soldering work with a butane gas soldering iron. It breaks the job into 10 activities, from PPE and checking materials and equipment to finishing up at the end of the day, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Electricians and data and communications technicians
Auto electricians and vehicle accessory fitters
Electronics, appliance and equipment repair workshops
Manufacturing, maintenance and fleet workshops
It also works as a written task risk assessment for any business where workers use a soldering iron, the same way you'd use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Hazard information for workers, including site hazards and untrained workers
PPE selection for soldering work
Checking materials and equipment for hazardous substances, hot fittings and fumes
Re-gassing the iron, with controls for butane contact and gas explosion
Handling hazardous substances to prevent skin irritation, burns and illness
Controlling soldering fumes to protect workers' lungs
Burns, fumes and flying debris while performing the soldering work
Manual handling, slips, trips and cuts at the end of the work day
Electrical safety for portable tools and leads, including wet and outdoor work
Emergency response to injuries and equipment damage
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 10 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, materials, and daily pre-start and scheduled maintenance checks
Qualifications and training each worker needs, from induction to equipment training
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for soldering work?
A SWMS is legally required when soldering is part of high risk construction work, for example soldering near energised electrical installations or where someone could fall more than 2 metres. Outside those situations a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage risks like burns and fumes, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover gas soldering irons?
Yes. It includes re-gassing a butane soldering iron, with controls for contact with butane and the risk of a gas explosion.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
