Welding Safety

Hot Work Solutions has specialised in the management of safety around Hot Work for over 30 years. We focus on improving safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in high-risk environments. By aligning with industry standards and best practices, we help ensure welding activities are carried out safely, consistently and with minimal risk to people and plant.

Hot Work Solutions is a market leader in the inspection of oxy/fuel gas equipment, including function and pressure testing of regulators, hand pieces, hoses and flashback arrestors. Our focus is to assist our clients with the ever changing compliance requirements of WHS Act and Regulations, Australian Standards and Mining Regulations in the hot work environment.

Following each inspection our clients receive a detailed report with an individual assessment on each unit including any non-compliance or faulty equipment issues. As part of this process our consultants review relevant Australian Standards, Manufacturers Specifications, Industry Codes of Practice, WTIA Technical Notes and industry publications.

We offer quarterly, 6 monthly or yearly inspections depending on the needs of your business, our recommendation is a minimum 6 monthly inspection in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Australian Standards AS 4839-2001.

• Australian Standard 4839-2001 (The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes) recommends regulators, hand pieces and hoses are inspected and tested every 6 months by a technically competent person.
• Australian Standard 4603-1999 (Flashback arresters—Safety devices for use with fuel gases and oxygen or compressed air) recommends flashback arrestors are tested at least every 12 months or after a flash back.

Our qualified consultants perform the testing and tagging inspections at any location across Australia.

Whether it is creating a new designated space for Hot Work or updating your current weld bay, our consultants work with you to offer recommendations to fit in with your site and your needs. We offer a tailored approach with consultation and collaboration to determine your needs for a safe hot work area.

Our recommendations for the Hot Work Area may include:

• Additional personal protection equipment for welders
• Changes to lighting to ensure the area is adequately lit
• Review of adequate ventilation with installation of fans or exhaust systems
• Additional safety signage
• Updating work bay equipment

We can take care of all the recommended changes – from sourcing all the equipment & supplying prices to custom fabricating new benches and equipment. We look after the changes so that all staff can get on with their work with little interruption.