Method statements are used on practically all building and construction projects, In the UK and Ireland and many other countries these are a major part of the general health and safety requirements on all sites. If you are a sub contractor ...

To assist Brick and Block laying companies and individuals we have put together a professional set of Health & Safety Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments, these are perfect for any sized company and are suitable for use in ...

This is an example of a shopfitting method statement:- Work Activity: Shopfitting Date:                                              Reference Number: Prepared by:         ...

Safe Setting out of Pipelines and Manholes. Accurate extraction of pertinent setting out information from issued drawings Coordinates, Levels, Built in Items, References to Standard details checked. Notes on the drawings have been read and understood. Preparation for setting out Ensuring ...

Hazard Control Measures Hazards on building sites need to be controlled to reduce the risks of accidents and near misses. The Site Management should consider this to be a top priority, where large sites are concerned there should be a budget ...

Accident and Incident Reporting   Determining the Root Cause   All accidents and incidents, including near misses, must be reported and investigated as soon as possible. There are essentially two (2) major reasons for this. These are:- 1. To determine the true and accurate circumstances ...

Tips for Writing  Method Statements & Risk Assessments:-  Write down all the steps for the works that you will be undertaking. At each step make a note of tools, equipment, Labour and materials you will need to complete each step. At each step ...

This is a generic example of a typical erection sequence for timber framed house construction:- Example Sequence of Works:- Scaffolding to be erected around the outside of  three sides of the floor slabs, with access  maintained for the movement of the ground ...

When establishing a new building Site there are risks that need to be reduced as part of the setting up of the site. The main tasks are as follows:- Confirm the location of the site office with the client and relevant local ...

This example method statement for block and beam flooring contains  basic risk reduction and safe work method steps:- Reducing Risk:- Banksman Present during works No non-authorized persons allowed on site during lifting operations Propriety lifting devices used if available Slings to be checked and certified Trained ...

A Confined Space is any space where due to being enclosed there are specified risks, these can be Manholes, Pipelines, Tanks etc. Carrying out a Risk Assessment for proposed works within a confined space is the only way to check all ...

Method Statements Being able to safely carry out any type of task in the workplace requires thought and planning. A  Method Statement should be written to provide a safe work method with attention to steps to reduce risk, the tools and ...