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Welding machine safety checklist template

Welding machine safety checklist template

Use this inspection checklist before beginning tasks. Check your welder’s credentials and verify their equipment’s safety before work.

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Welding machine safety checklist template

Use this inspection checklist before beginning tasks. Check your welder’s credentials and verify their equipment’s safety before work.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
Prices start from ░░░ per month
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Learn more
or Download template as PDF

Our welding machine safety checklist makes it easier to verify safety aspects of your welding operations. From operator qualifications to equipment condition and work environment safety, this template is designed for comprehensive hazard management. For instance, burns are a major risk, making up almost half of welding-related incidents according to OSHA.

You can customize and use this checklist to conduct daily pre-operation inspections that identify potential electrical hazards, ventilation issues, or PPE gaps. The structured format guides you through the entire welding process, from preparation to completion.

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Inspection
GENERAL INFORMATION
Describe the work:
Attach a photo of the worksite
PRE-OPERATION
OPERATORS
Are all directions clear and understood by the welders?
Are all welders aware of their assigned tasks?
Are all welders properly trained/certified?
Do all welders know the safety and emergency protocols?
Do all welders know how to work with the welding machine?
Are all welders wearing the appropriate PPE?
WELDING MACHINE
Is the cable size match the voltage?
Are all welding cables, wirings, and electrode holder insulations in good working condition?
Are all welding ends and joints in good condition?
WORK AREA
Are there warning signs posted throughout the area?
Is the work area clean and free of flammable items or substances and obstructions?
Is there a proper Class ABC fire extinguisher nearby while welding?
Are flammable floors wetted or guarded?
Is the work area restricted to non-welders?
Is the work area ventilated?
Are flammable walls shielded or protected?
Is a fire blanket accessible within the area?
ON-GOING OPERATION
Are all welders wearing a certified respirator?
Do welders avoid coiling an electrode cable near their bodies?
Are fuel-gas cylinders installed with the valve end up?
Are all welders using dry insulation?
Are all cylinders absent while lifting a machine?
Is the arch shield used to implement an extra layer of protection?
Are all welders shielded from the heat and debris that emits from their machines?
Are oxygen cylinders only operated with clean hands or gloves?
POST-OPERATION
Are all welding devices turned off and properly stored?
Are waste pieces properly disposed of in a selected waste container?
Is the gas cylinder plug completely closed and put away?
Are all incidents reported to a supervisor?
Are all flammable materials removed from the jobsite?
Is all the equipment cleaned and stored appropriately?
COMPLETION
Additional recommendations:
Overall risk rating:
Full name and signature of the inspector:
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Frequently asked questions

Who should be fill out the welding machine safety checklist?

The primary responsibility should fall to the welding operator, with periodic verification by a supervisor or safety manager. This dual-responsibility approach ensures operators take ownership of their safety while maintaining management oversight and accountability for consistent implementation of safety protocols.

What should I do if I identify a safety issue while completing the checklist?

Immediately report the issue to your supervisor, tag the equipment as out of service if necessary, and document the problem on the checklist. Never proceed with welding operations until the issue has been properly addressed and the equipment or environment is confirmed safe for use.

How can I adapt this welding machine safety checklist for my specific workplace?

Review the template against your specific welding processes, equipment types, and facility hazards. Add items that address unique risks in your environment, remove irrelevant sections, and adjust terminology to match your company’s safety protocols and equipment naming conventions

How can I ensure welders take this safety checklist seriously?

Involve welders in the checklist development process, explaining how each item protects them from specific hazards. Provide examples of incidents that occurred when these checks were missed. Recognize and reward consistent checklist completion, while ensuring management visibly supports and participates in the safety process.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.