Hot Work Oxy & Acetylene SWMS Template – Safe Work Method Statement

Hot Work SWMS – Oxy & Acetylene Cutting & Welding Safety Template

Keep your site safe and your paperwork sorted with this easy-to-use Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Oxy-Acetylene Hot Work. Perfect for contractors, tradies, and WHS officers needing compliant documentation for cutting, heating or welding tasks involving gas cylinders.

This document is built around real-world hazards like fire risk, gas leaks, flashbacks, burns and explosion prevention — all in line with Australian WHS laws and Codes of Practice.

✔ Fully editable format – customise for your job site
✔ Built by compliance experts with tradies in mind
✔ Covers cylinder setup, PPE, fire safety, and task risk assessments
✔ Meets WHS Act 2011, Welding Code of Practice 2021, and WHS Regulation 2011

✅ Key Features:

• High-risk work covered: gas cylinders, burns, fire hazards, explosions
• PPE requirements included (hard hats, hearing protection, safety boots etc.)
• Step-by-step breakdown of hazards, risks, control measures and responsibilities
• Suitable for all states and territories across Australia
• Ideal for metal fabricators, boilermakers, welders and general contractors

✅ Download Format:

• Microsoft Word (fully editable)
• PDF (locked version for site submission or subcontractors)

✅ Perfect For:

• Construction and fabrication projects
• Maintenance and repair teams
• Welding contractors and small businesses
• Safety compliance documentation for tenders