Method Statement for Reinforced Concrete Pour  Preparing for the pour Pre pour checks and check sheet ( if part of your QA system) must be completed prior to the pour, check line and levels, check the steel reinforcement against the current issued ...

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 ...

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 basic example is suitable for building foundations for new house's or where mass fill concrete trench foundations are used. Reducing Risk:- 1)      Banksman Present during excavation and concrete pouring works. 2)      No un-authorized persons allowed on site during concrete pours. 3)      Warning signs. 4)      ...

Building Site Risk Identification Checklist Factors to be taken into account:- Are the substances used in a particular task suitable for the task? Have substances been assessed (COSHH) for safe use? Is the plant used in a particular task suitable for the task? Are the ...

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 shows the basic requirements for a method statement for installing drainage. Objective: Installation, and connection of new 100mm drainage pipes to existing surface and foul manholes Location: A site somewhere. Timescale: (Add Programmed start and end for this phase of works) Welfare and ...

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 ...

This example method statement for installation of electrical services outlines the basic requirements and any work done installing  electrical services and this should only be done by qualified and approved persons. This method statement example assumes no live electricity risk. Reduce Risks ...

  This  is an example  basic method statement suitable for small building projects, it contains generic workplace methods and should contain any site related risks and any other specific work items not covered. For small building projects there should be sufficient risk assessments carried ...