Safe Work Australia Consults on Welding Safety Regulations
Safe Work Australia has opened a consultation on proposed regulatory and non-regulatory options to improve the safety of welding processes.
The following is an abridgement of an article originally published by Safe Work Australia News.
Consultation Overview
Safe Work Australia has opened a consultation process regarding potential options to strengthen the regulation of welding processes, aiming to better protect workers from associated hazards.
According to the agency, the proposed changes are intended to clarify duties and obligations during welding operations. A published consultation paper outlines the proposed regulatory and non-regulatory approaches, stakeholder issues regarding the current framework, and the rationale for the changes.
Submission Details
Information gathered during the consultation will be reviewed by Safe Work Australia Members.
Stakeholders can review the consultation paper and submit feedback via an online survey or written submission on the agency's Consultation Hub. The consultation period closes at 11:59 pm AEST on 12 July 2026.
