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Welding — Method Statement & Risk Assessment Mechanical · Welding · Document ref RAMS-HOT-WELDING-V1 · Rev A · Issued 7 Jun 2026 · Library reviewed 6 Jun 2026
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YOUR COMPANY (CONTRACTOR) *
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WORK LOCATION ON SITE *
START DATE *
FIRST AIDER (NAME) *
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EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY POINT *
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Scope of works Manual metal arc (MMA), MIG/MAG and TIG welding of mild and stainless steel components, plus oxy-fuel gas welding where used, carried out within the agreed work area under a hot work permit. Covers welding-fume extraction and respiratory protection, screening of adjacent operatives, management of welding sets and gas cylinders, and the fire watch on completion. Excludes weld procedure qualification and NDT/weld inspection.
Risk assessment HAZARD
INITIAL
RESIDUAL
Welding fume inhalation (carcinogenic)
16
6
Fire from hot works / ignition of combustibles
20
5
Arc flash, short circuit and electrical burns
12
4
Electric shock from live conductors or isolation failure
15
4
Compressed gas cylinders — leak, flashback or cylinder fall
12
3
Confined space atmosphere hazard
20
5
Noise exposure above action values
9
3
Risk score = likelihood (1–5) × severity (1–5). Bands: 1–4 low · 5–9 medium · 10–15 high · 16–25 very high. Residual assumes the stated controls are in place.
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