AS 1674.1:2025 Safety in welding and allied processes, Part 1: Fire precautions
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes, Part 1: Fire precautions
Supersedes: AS 1674.1-1997 Rec:2016 Safety in welding and allied processes, Part 1: Fire precautions
Draft Designation: DR AS 1674.1:2024This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee WD-004, Welding Safety, to supersede AS 1674.1—1997.
The objective of this Standard is to specify requirements for the reduction of fire and explosion risks associated with the performance of welding and other hot work activities in hazardous environments.
A list of all parts in the AS 1674 series can be found in the Standards Australia online catalogue.
The major changes in this edition are as follows:
(a) Revision of hot-work supervision and firewatching requirements.
(b) Addition of a checklist to support risk assessment.
The inclusion of roles and responsibilities in AS 1674.1 was approved by PMG on 18 July 2023.
The terms “normative” and “informative” are used in Standards to define the application of the appendices to which they apply. A “normative” appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an “informative” appendix is only for information and guidance.
Originated as SAA Int 201-1945. Revised and redesignated as AS 1674.1- 1990. Second edition 1997. Third edition 2025.Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: General Precautions
Section 3: Hazardous Areas
Section 4: Hot Work Equipment
Section 5: Fire Protection
Section 6: After Fire Has Occurred
Appendix A: (Informative) Guidelines For Hot Work
Appendix B: (Informative) Typical Form For A Hot-Work Permit
Appendix C: (Informative) Example Of A Hazardous Area Checklist Form
Appendix D: (Informative) Procedures For Hot Work On Equipment That Has Held Flammable Or Explosive Substances
Welding Safety.
WD-004
Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists; Australian Manufacturing Workers Union; Australian Stainless Steel Development Association; Australian Steel Institute; Better Regulation Division (Fair Trading, SafeWork NSW, TestSafe); Materials Australia; Weld Australia.
