Welding Safety Task Observation Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

WORK AREA

• Is the working area clear from obstructions, trip hazards or flammable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation to remove fumes and gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there a fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire blanket in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WELDING EQUIPMENT

• Is the welding machine in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical equipment Tested & Tagged within the testing time frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding cables, hand pieces, and connections in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)

• Is the PPE available and in good conditions? (Welding jacket, welding gloves, face shield, safety googles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OPERATION OF WELDING EQUIPMENT

• Has the worker been instructed and signed off in the SWMS relevant to this task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work carried out by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a "Hot Works Permit" been filled out and approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER TASK SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

• Is the welding activity being performed at ground level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the task been performed from an EWP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please select EWP Type:

  Select

• Does the operator have a valid licence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the pre-start check been done, and the logbook fill out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a welding assistant present during the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the assistant wearing task relevant PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A