The Hot Work - Welding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks associated with the use of gas and/or electric welding equipment in workplaces where there is a risk of fire due to the ignition of flammable material from molten metal and sparks in areas where the work is being carried out.
The SWMS provides details of safety inspections required of the plant before use, and the safety precautions to be observed when using gas and electric equipment in workplaces and on sites where there is a risk of fire due to the use of the equipment.
