Welding Safety Checklist

• Client / Site

• Reference Number

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Description of work

• Take a photo of the workplace

  Media

PRE-OPERATION

OPERATORS

• Are all welding operators trained/certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all instructions clear and understood by operators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welding operators familiar with the welding machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welding operators aware of the type of materials to be weld?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all welding operators wear proper PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are welding operators aware of all safety and emergency protocols?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WELDING MACHINE

• Are all welding cables, wirings, and electrode holder insulations in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welding terminals and joints in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the size of cable suitable for voltage supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORK AREA

• Is work area clean and free of flammables and obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work area well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable Class ABC fire extinguisher nearby while welding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible floors wetted or protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible walls shielded or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire blanket available within the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs placed within the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work area restricted to regular employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ON-GOING OPERATION

• Is arch shield used to provide an extra layer of protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all welding operators wear an approved respirator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welding operators insulated from work and ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welding operators use dry insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do welding operators avoid coiling of electrode cable around any part of their body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders handled with clean hands or gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel-gas cylinders placed with valve end up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cylinder not attached when lifting a machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

POST-OPERATION

• Are all combustible materials swept away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welding equipment turned off and properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is gas cylinder valve fully closed and put away safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all equipment clean and stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste items disposed properly in designated and appropriate waste container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents reported to a supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Recommendation

• Overall Rating

  Safe

  At-Risk

• Inspector's Name and Signature

  Sign