Plant & Equipment Inspections
Welding Equipment Inspection
Formal inspection of welding equipment (MIG, TIG, MMA and oxy-fuel) in accordance with AS/NZS 1674 series and Australian WHS regulations.
38 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Equipment Asset ID / Tag Number | ___________________________ | |
| Welding Process (MIG / TIG / MMA / Oxy-fuel) | ___________________________ | |
| Make & Model | ___________________________ | |
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Name | ___________________________ | |
| Location / Site | ___________________________ | |
| WELDING MACHINE – ELECTRICAL (MIG/TIG/MMA) | ||
| Outer casing – no cracks, dents or ventilation blockage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Power cord – no cuts, abrasion or exposed conductors | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Plug – correct type, pins undamaged, no scorching | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Earth clamp – cable and clamp in good condition | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Electrode holder / torch – no cracked insulation or loose connection | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wire liner and contact tip (MIG) – clean and undamaged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Shielding gas hose – no leaks, cracks or kinking | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Gas regulator – gauge readable, connections tight | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| On/off switch, voltage/wire speed controls functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| RCD / safety switch in supply circuit present and tested | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Current test tag attached and within test date | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| OXY-FUEL EQUIPMENT (if applicable) | ||
| Oxygen cylinder – no damage, valve cap fitted when not in use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel gas cylinder – no damage, valve cap fitted when not in use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Cylinders secured upright in trolley or chain | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Oxygen regulator – gauge serviceable, connections tight | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel gas regulator – gauge serviceable, connections tight | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hoses – no cuts, abrasion, kinking or reverse colour | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hose connections – no leaks (soapy water test) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Flashback arrestors fitted at torch and regulators | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Torch body – no cracks or loose connections | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Torch tips/nozzles – clean, no blockages | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE | ||
| Welding helmet / goggles with correct shade lens | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Welding gloves and leather apron/jacket available | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Respiratory protection available for fume control | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher within 5 m of work area | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| HOT WORK CONTROLS | ||
| Hot work permit issued (where required) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Area clear of combustibles / protected | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Ventilation adequate for welding fumes | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects identified (describe or "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Disposition: Pass / Quarantine / Remove from service | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |