Safe systems of work - Method statements

Method statement - excavations under 1.2m Because 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. Cutting the cableFailin... Read more

Method statement - brickworkIf you're managing a brickwork job, you need to make sure that those involved are safe. However, you don't need overly long or complex paperwork to achieve this. Clear guidanceThis method statement specifies the activities t... Read more

Method statement - providing temporary electrical installations on construction sitesBecause of the risks associated with electrical systems, e.g. electric shock, you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?... Read more

Method statement - use of a petrol-driven chainsawBecause of the risks associated with chainsaws, e.g. the blade, manual handling, falling trees etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If you're usi... Read more

Method statement - use of a telehandlerBecause of the risks associated with a telehandler, e.g. securing loads, operating on rough terrain etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to do?If you're operating... Read more

Method statement - use of forward tipping dumpersBecause of the risks associated with driving a dumper, e.g. overturning, working in areas with pedestrians, working next to deep excavations etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your s... Read more

Method statement - use of mechanical excavatorBecause of the risks associated with mechanical excavators, e.g. working near the edge of the excavation, moving machinery parts, cable strikes etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your s... Read more

Method statement - work on contaminated landBecause of the risks associated with working on contaminated land, e.g. manual handling, exposure to hazardous substances, the use of plant and machinery, working near the edge of an excavation etc., you mu... Read more

Method statement - working on the highwayBecause of the risks associated with working on the highway, e.g. fast moving traffic, manual handling, plant and machinery, you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to ... Read more

Method statement - working in roof spaces which contain MMMF insulationBecause of the risks associated with working in insulated loft spaces, e.g. skin rashes, breathing difficulties etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff sh... Read more