Safe systems of work

Method statement - flushing and disinfection of new hot and cold water systemsBecause of the risks associated with disinfecting a water system, e.g. manual handling, the use of hazardous substances etc., you must identify the safe systems of work tha... Read more

Method statement - excavations over 1.2 metresBecause of the risks associated with excavations, e.g. manual handling, trench collapse, service strikes etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If you... Read more

Method statement - installing copper pipeworkBecause of the risks associated with installing copper pipework, e.g. manual handling, hot work, working in confined spaces etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow. ... Read more

Method statement - handling and stacking of materialsBecause of the risks associated with handling and stacking of materials, e.g. physical injury cased by excessive manual handling, stock collapsing, etc., you must identify the safe systems of work ... Read more

Method statement - installing MMMF insulationBecause of the risks associated with working with insulation, e.g. manual handling, skin burns and irritation, breathing difficulties etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should... Read more

Safety procedure - connecting and disconnecting a 7kg to 15kg butane cylinderTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how connecting and disconnecting a 7kg to ... Read more

Method statement - controlling dust on construction sitesBecause of the risks associated with dust generated on a construction site, e.g. breathing difficulties etc., it's vital that they are controlled.  However, in order for this task to be complet... Read more

Method statement - delivery of materialsBecause of the risks associated with delivery vehicle movements, e.g. staff becoming trapped or run over, working in loading bays etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.Â... Read more

Method statement - drilling into ceramic tilesBecause of the risks associated with drilling into tiles, e.g. dust, flying debris, hitting a buried cable or pipe etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to... Read more

Method statement - drilling into textured coatingsBecause of the risks associated with drilling into textured coatings, e.g. manual handling, exposure to asbestos, striking a pipe or cable etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your st... Read more