Posted By Richard Webber
Hello,
A former collegue (Ian Dovey) and I developed the following format for the construction industry.

Method Statement Format

1. Details
Contract Name
Subcontract works to be undertaken
Company Name & Address

Name of Supervisor off site
Name of Supervisor on site responsible for health and safety
Number of operatives intended to undertake works
Start date on site
Anticipated completion date for works


2. Risk Assessment
List the significant risks which you have identified eg. Operatives and materials falling, Vehicle movements, Material handling, Noise, Vibration, COSHH, Fire, Collapse etc


3. Method of work
Describe how you intend to carry out the works taking into consideration the risks listed above. Set out your sequence of operations and determine whether your work will affect other workers or whether others will affect you. Remember to keep it simple and factual.
For certain high risk operations emergency procedures will need to be considered in case something goes wrong eg Rescue for harness wearers or from confined spaces etc.


4. Sketches
Wherever possible add simple sketches which will be easier to communicate to your workforce.


5. Equipment
Provide details of any work equipment which you are to provide eg Crane, Aluminium Towers, Dumpers, 360 Machines, Scissor Lifts etc.


6. Training
Provide evidence of training for operatives who will be working on site eg Plant operators, Mobile elevating work platforms, Aluminium Towers, Banksman/slinger etc.


7. Communication
Identify the person who will communicate the method statement to your workforce and when this will take place.


I hope that this is of use

Richard

Posted By Nick Higginson
Many thanks for your help Gents.

Nick