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 ...

Within a lot companies worldwide staff are often too scared to report safety issues to the management, this is not just small companies but large national companies. In fact there are a number of reported cases where an employee has ...

This is an example of a Method Statement for bricklaying. METHOD STATEMENT Project Name: Project Number: Work Activity: Brick laying Work Location: Date: Reference Number: Prepared by: Approved by: Objective: To Complete Bricklaying work to the required line, level and elevations as per Architect & Design Drawings. Location: Timescale: Welfare ...

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 ...