Jay246
This is something that someone sent me years ago and I have used before that might be useful, but you should adapt it to whatever field you are in to make sure it covers everything. Someone once sent me this document which might give you an idea of what to look for. It can be found at this link, so is in the public domain:
http://www.midcoas[expletive deleted]er.com.au/client_images/500363.pdf. There is plenty of stuff on Google about method statements and it is just a matter of looking at what others are doing. Hope this helps. SL.
Method statement Title, Date and issue/revision Number
- Does it include what is being done?
- Does it include the location(s) where will the work be carried out?
- Does it detail a logical sequence of the works?
- Does it detail how the work will be completed? (Methodology)
- Does it detail the start date and duration?
Resources required
- Does it include personnel details (including their competencies and training, numbers and trades, etc)?
- Does it detail who will be responsible for controlling / supervising the works onsite?
- Does it detail what plant and equipment will be used and any control measures and those individuals who will be operating it and those responsible for controlling / supervising the use of plant and equipment?
- Does it detail what materials will be used?
Risk Assessment - Assessment of significant risks to include (as a minimum) if relevant
- Access and egress
- Place of work/work at height
- Noise, vibration, manual handling, COSHH, hot works, Electrical (Overhead or Buried) etc
- Those at risk including the public, etc
- Environment issues, e.g. wildlife, vegetation, wastes, watercourses.
Control measures
- Does it define clear control measures for each of the risks identified, for example?
- Permits – Permit to Dig, Hot Works, Confined Space
- Competencies and training for all tasks
- Site control e.g. Fencing, barriers, signage
- does it detail what PPE is required on site and for each task, etc?
Emergency arrangements
- Does it rescue arrangements where necessary?
- Does it detail fire and first aid requirements?
- Does it detail what to do in an emergency (i.e. communication, emergency services, reporting accidents)?
- Does it detail environmental emergency actions i.e. spill kits etc?
- Does it detail who is responsible for implementing these arrangements, etc?
Site Briefing
- Does it detail how operatives will be briefed on the site safety arrangements?
Monitoring and compliance
- Does it detail who is responsible for monitoring the works?