Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 043

ABN: 57 007 347 515

65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: [email protected]

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Date:
Welding
Risk Person
Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls What are
Ranking Responsible
Break the job into steps what What can Harm you of others list before controls are you going to do to carry out the work safely? (Apply the risk
After controls are
are you doing? Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L Hierarchy of control) for implementation of the
implemented
controls
H, M or L

Welding

flash back arresters to be installed at gauge end hose and

Site
for hoses longer than 3m, two (2) flashback arresters
H L Supervisor/
should be fitted to each gas line; one at the blowpipe
Worker
connection and one at the regulator outlet.
Check equipment
prior to starting Burns, Eye Damage, Fire All hose and equipment to be checked daily for defects. Any
work Site Super/
H defects MUST NOT BE USED and reported immediately to L
Worker
site supervisor

Grinders to be in working order and correctly lagged. Site Super/

H L
Always ensure blades are correctly fitted. Worker

Always be aware of flammable materials in the vicinity of Site Super/

H L
welding operations Worker

All oxy-acetylene bottles are to be restrained on approved Site Super/

H L
trolleys AT ALL TIMES to avoid bottles being knocked over. Worker

Prepare for
An appropriate fire extinguisher to be ready for immediate Site Super/
welding H L
use Worker

Suitable safety goggles must be used AT ALL TIMES when Site Super/
H L
using or watching welding operations (refer swmsppe001) Worker

Site Super/
H Always wear correct protective clothing (refer swmsppe001) L
Worker

Review #6 9/1/18 1 Welding

Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 043
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: [email protected]

Risk Person
Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls What are
Ranking Responsible
Break the job into steps what What can Harm you of others list before controls are you going to do to carry out the work safely? (Apply the risk
After controls are
are you doing? Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L Hierarchy of control) for implementation of the
implemented
controls
H, M or L

Welding

NEVER work over flammable materials or over cylinders. If

Site Super/
Fire H it is totally unavoidable, another person must be on hand to L
Worker
ensure that any sparks are quickly extinguished.

NEVER put grease or oil on the thread of oxygen or

Site Super/
H acetylene cylinders because a dangerous explosion can L
Worker
result

NEVER light gas torches with matches, lighters or from hot Site Super/
H L
work. Use only friction lighters Worker

Welding Site Super/

H NEVER leave hot work unattended L
Burns/Fire/Explosion Worker

Worker to insure the oxy/acet flame is kept away from the

body and any other parts or persons. Site Super/
H L
Instruct all workers who use oxy/acet equipment on the Worker
safety procedures associated with the use of this equipment

NEVER leave the work site until you turn off valves on oxy Site Super/
H L
and acetyene bottles. Worker

Workers must not handle piping after welding. Wear Site Super/
Burns H L
protective gloves (refer swmsppe005) Worker

General M DO NOT USE MOBILE PHONE whilst preparing or welding L Worker

Review #6 9/1/18 2 Welding

Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 043
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: [email protected]

Risk Person
Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls What are
Ranking Responsible
Break the job into steps what What can Harm you of others list before controls are you going to do to carry out the work safely? (Apply the risk
After controls are
are you doing? Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L Hierarchy of control) for implementation of the
implemented
controls
H, M or L

Welding

All bottles which are not in daily use to be stored in an

Site Super/
Storage Fire/Explosion M upright position in a case are remote from the building face L
Worker
where reasonable practical

Review #6 9/1/18 3 Welding