This Code is intended to be read by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). It provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with welding processes in their workplace.

This Code may be a useful reference for other persons interested in the duties under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations.

Although this Code focuses on welding processes, it may also be relevant to manage the risks associated with allied processes. Welding and allied processes involve similar hazards and in some cases the same risk control measures can be implemented. There are many different types of allied processes including metal preparation, metal cutting, gouging, brazing and soldering which need specific control measures. For more guidance on allied process control measures see Health and Safety in Welding, Weld Australia Technical Note No. 7, published by Weld Australia.

This code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Regulations where welding is carried out and where welding products and equipment are used and stored.