Understanding About Method Statement

Method Statement or Work Procedure

One of the most important documents in a project is Method Statement or in other term Work
Procedure, it is usually stated in the Contract as one of the requirements.
Here is a Method Statement definition:
Method Statement A form of a document where in it state the procedure of an activity at the site
including safety. It also includes site preparation, materials, and tools to be used. Risk
assessment for an activity is usually included.
Who prepares Method Statement?
When I was at my first job in the first company here in the UAE, first time in the field of Quality
Assurance and Quality Control, our Quality Manager prepares the Method Statement.
My Table where I write Method Statement
But when I had my three years experience as QA/QC Engineer I can write then a Method
Statement. Especially when I joined in a new company I made all our Method Statement, by the
way, it was easy writing MS because it was just like writing down about what I have experienced
and learned from a certain work on construction site.
But please note that Method Statement shall be made in accordance with the specification of the
project. So the specification must be read first before constructing MS.
Who checks Method Statement?
Before a Method Statement is submitted to the Engineer or Consultant, the Project Manager, and
Construction Manager will check it first to make it sure its relevance especially, the materials
indicated. Sometimes there are internal changes apart from the Contract Documents so it should
always be checked by a PM and CM then revision must be made.
Who approves Method Statement?
The Method Statement should be submitted to the Engineer or Consultant for approval. Once it is
approved it could then be used as a guide for the site crews for the application.
It is necessary to place a copy of Method Statement on site ready for any visitors (PM of
Contractor, Engineer, Client etc.) guide when they want to see if the process of the work is being
done as per Method Statement.

Here are the contents of the Method Statement we are using:

Table of Content
1. Title
2. Scope of Work
2.2 General Description
2.3 Equipment and Tools
2.4 Materials and Reference
2.5 Work Procedure
2.6 Safety
2.7 Organization, Responsibilities, and Supervision
2.8 Work Force
3. Environmental, Safety, and Health
3.1 Risk Assessment
4. Quality Assurance
4.1 Quality Requirements Table
5. Appendices and References