Hello all I am after examples of how rams are signed off and approved I have just reviewed a site and they have about 8 method statements 1 for each area, no problem with that but nobody has approved them and they have been changed over the last couple of months and unsure what is approved and what revision operatives are working to and have they signed onto the revised rams ? Anyway hopefully you get what I mean, has anyone got a idea how to control this through a register or how to ensure the site is working to the latest approved rams and operative have signed onto the latest revision there must be a simple way? If so any chance you can share with me please Thanks

Good question. Ideally method statements should be controlled the method is not so important as each site may adopt their own process. A MS should have basic information such as date, revision number and be signed off by a responsible person. It is good practice to include a briefing sheet for operatives to sign and counter signed by the responsible person (i.e. supervior, foreman, etc) giving the briefing, otherwise there is a danger that it becomes nothing more than paper safety. If the site has access to electronic information then a project folder could be provided for a suite of documents to include method statements. No system is perfect as I have seen even the best abused by poor practice - good luck.