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Hazard
Arc radiation
Potential Consequence
Eye and skin injury
Persons at Risk
Welder and nearby workers
Existing Controls
Suitable welding helmet and screening
Additional Controls
Protect adjacent work areas from arc exposure
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Welding Risk Assessment
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Welding Hazards & Controls
Review the key hazards, consequences and control measures for Welding in a structured professional HSE format.
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Hazard
Welding fumes
Potential Consequence
Respiratory illness
Persons at Risk
Welder
Existing Controls
Ventilation and exposure controls
Additional Controls
Use local exhaust ventilation where required
03
Hazard
Fire
Potential Consequence
Burns or equipment damage
Persons at Risk
Personnel in work area
Existing Controls
Hot-work permit and fire watch
Additional Controls
Continue post-work fire watch according to site requirements
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Hazard
Exposure to welding arc radiation
Potential Consequence
Eye damage or skin burns
Persons at Risk
Welder and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Welding helmet, suitable filter and welding screens
Additional Controls
Protect nearby personnel from arc radiation using physical screens
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Hazard
Accumulation of welding fumes
Potential Consequence
Respiratory effects or poisoning
Persons at Risk
Welder and surrounding personnel
Existing Controls
Natural or mechanical ventilation
Additional Controls
Use local extraction or suitable respiratory protection where required
06
Hazard
Damaged welding cable or electrode holder
Potential Consequence
Electric shock or fire
Persons at Risk
Welder
Existing Controls
Pre-use inspection of electrical welding equipment
Additional Controls
Immediately remove damaged cables, connections or holders from service
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Hazard
Flammable coating on welding surface
Potential Consequence
Fire or toxic-fume generation
Persons at Risk
Welder and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Hot-work permit and surface inspection
Additional Controls
Remove paint, solvent or flammable coating appropriately before welding
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Hazard
Welding in wet conditions
Potential Consequence
Electric shock
Persons at Risk
Welder
Existing Controls
Suitable welding equipment and dry work area
Additional Controls
Eliminate wet conditions and keep the welder in a dry electrically isolated position
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Hazard
Improper positioning of welding gas cylinders
Potential Consequence
Cylinder fall, fire or damage
Persons at Risk
Welder and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Cylinder securing and gas segregation
Additional Controls
Secure cylinders upright and keep them away from hot surfaces and welding sparks
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