Structural Welding/ Fabrication Company Health and Safety Program

Who this template is for

This template is intended for structural metal fabrication shops that need a formal written health and safety program covering shop welding, cutting, grinding, material handling, emergency response, inspections, training, and supporting procedures.

It is a strong fit for companies performing shop-based structural steel fabrication, fitting, welding, gouging, grinding, receiving, storage, shipping, and forklift-supported operations.

What this Health and Safety Program covers

This package includes a complete written Health and Safety Program with company-level sections covering:

• Purpose, scope, policy, stop work authority, and safety expectations
• Responsibilities and lines of authority
• Hazard identification, work planning, and JHAs
• Training and competency requirements
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Safety and health inspections
• Noncompliance and corrective action
• Incident and near miss reporting / investigation
• Documented information and recordkeeping

Included supporting plans

This template also includes supporting plans tailored to fabrication-shop operations:

• Emergency Response Plan
• Personal Protective Equipment Plan
• Housekeeping Plan
• Fire Prevention and Hot Work Control Plan
• Hazard Communication Plan
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Plan
• Ventilation and Exposure Control Plan
• Lockout/Tagout Plan
• Powered Industrial Truck Safety Plan

Included forms

Appendix B includes practical editable forms to help you implement the program:

• Training Log
• Shop Safety Inspection Form
• Safety Meeting Record
• Emergency Quick Sheet Form
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• New Hire / Safety Orientation Acknowledgment
• Incident / Injury / Illness Report
• Equipment Inspection Log

What makes this template different

• Written for fabrication shops rather than generic office or field-only safety programs
• Focused on welding and cutting hazards including hot work, compressed gases, ventilation, fire prevention, and shop inspections
• Editable Word format so you can customize it for your company instead of being locked into a PDF
• Structured package with the main HSP, supporting plans, and implementation forms in one document
• Reusable framework for onboarding, inspections, training, incident response, and corrective action

Important notes

• This template is written as a company / facility program for fabrication-shop operations.
• You will need to customize company names, contacts, facility-specific emergency information, training assignments, and any shop-specific procedures before implementation.
• This template is best used by companies that want a strong written baseline program they can edit and adopt as part of their internal safety management system.

What you receive

• 1 editable Microsoft Word document
• Main Health and Safety Program
• Supporting plans and procedures
• Implementation forms
• Reusable template structure for future updates

Suggested use

Use this template as your company’s starting point for a formal fabrication-shop Health and Safety Program. Edit the placeholders, tailor the responsibilities and emergency information, adjust the forms to your operations, and add any company-specific requirements needed for your shop.