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A study on welding safety and fume control funded by the NSW Centre for Work Health and Safety has been completed by Curtin University and The University of Sydney. With the study now complete, ASI is pleased in conjunction with the Industry Reference Group to share links to three updated guidance documents on the topic from Weld Australia. These documents reflect the latest standards and issues in welding safety and provide valuable resources for industry professionals:
Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SW01 - Fume Minimisation Guidelines – 2024: Recently revised to include up-to-date information on substitution techniques to reduce weld fume exposure, this document contains restructured recommendations based on the hierarchy of control. It also now includes a self-audit form to assist with weld fume evaluation. TGN-SW01 can be downloaded at https://portal.weldaustralia.com.au/resources/product-details/?id=cb4b7919-4325-eb11-a813-000d3ad25b79
Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SW02 - Laser Safety – 2024: Updated to cover safety considerations for hand-held laser welders and cleaners, this document helps ensure safe operation and hazard identification for laser welding equipment. TGN-SW02 can be downloaded at https://portal.weldaustralia.com.au/resources/product-details/?id=8551bc69-4525-eb11-a813-000d3ad25b79
Weld Australia Guidance Note TGN-SW04 - Welding Safety - Audit Checklist 2024: This self-audit checklist supports workshops in assessing safety and compliance across a range of topics, including hand-held laser welding. TGN-SW04 can be downloaded at https://portal.weldaustralia.com.au/resources/product-details/?id=1aa7bc74-687d-ec11-8d20-00224811e796