Safe Work Method Statements are required for all high risk work in metal fabrication workshops and field operations under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Welding, cutting, grinding, crane operations, confined space entry, and hot work each require a documented SWMS before work begins. All EHS Atlas templates include the incoming December 2026 workplace exposure limits for manganese, chromium VI, and nickel, along with Section 26A binding code of practice mapping effective 1 July 2026. Download, customise, and implement SWMS that satisfy regulator expectations across every Australian jurisdiction.
Covers Gas Metal Arc Welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Addresses welding fume containing manganese, chromium VI, and iron oxide with LEV and RPE controls mapped to incoming WELs.
Hot work near flammable atmosphereCovers Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on stainless steel, aluminium, and exotic alloys. Addresses ozone generation, tungsten grinding dust, chromium VI fume, and UV radiation exposure.
Hot work near flammable atmosphereCovers Shielded Metal Arc Welding using flux-coated electrodes. Addresses high fume generation rates, manganese exposure from E7018 electrodes, and fluoride flux fume from basic electrodes.
Hot work near flammable atmosphereCovers oxy-fuel cutting of carbon steel and stainless steel. Addresses fire risk, flashback hazards, iron oxide fume, chromium VI from stainless steel, and cylinder handling and storage.
Hot work near flammable atmosphereCovers plasma arc cutting of all metals. Addresses high noise levels exceeding 100 dB(A), metal fume and ozone generation, UV radiation, and molten metal projection hazards.
Hot work near flammable atmosphereCovers angle grinding, bench grinding, and pedestal grinding operations. Addresses disc burst projectile hazards, metal dust inhalation, noise exposure, and vibration-related hand-arm injuries.
General fabrication workCovers hydraulic and CNC press brake bending operations. Addresses crush and amputation hazards at the point of operation, safe guarding requirements, and manual handling of sheet metal.
Plant with entrapment riskCovers overhead travelling crane operation for lifting fabricated assemblies and raw materials. Addresses load drop, swing, crush hazards, and HRWL requirements for crane operators and doggers.
Work involving powered mobile plantCovers spray painting and powder coating of fabricated metal components. Addresses isocyanate exposure from two-pack paints, solvent vapour inhalation, fire and explosion risk in spray booths.
Work near flammable atmosphereCovers welding inside tanks, vessels, and enclosed structures. Addresses oxygen depletion, concentrated fume accumulation, rescue planning, and atmospheric monitoring requirements per AS 2865.
Work in a confined spaceCovers welding, cutting, and grinding near flammable or combustible materials. Addresses fire risk management, hot work permit procedures, fire watch requirements, and exclusion zone establishment.
Work in or near a contaminated or flammable atmosphereCovers welding and cutting of zinc-coated steel. Addresses zinc oxide fume causing metal fume fever, lead exposure from older galvanised coatings, and the requirement for specific LEV and RPE controls.
Hot work with toxic fume generationOur WHS consultants can review your existing SWMS, identify gaps against the WHS Regulation 2025 and incoming WELs, and build compliant templates tailored to your fabrication operations.
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