SAFE METHOD OF WORK

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this safe method of work is to provide and document a safe working procedure for employees of the
company and Consideration has also been given in respect of persons who may be affected by our work.

Method Statement # Date issued

Contract

Programmed Commencement Date

Number of pages in document

1.0 TASK

Brief description of works:

Location of works:

No. of operatives

Materials:

Equipment (Plant)

Emergency procedure

First aid Provision

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2.0 RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL METHODS

Hazards/Risks to operatives
Falls from height Manual handling
Slips trips and falls Access/egress
Harmful substances Moving machinery vehicles
Excavations Plant fixed/portable
Confined space Moving materials
Crushing/trapping Fire explosion
Burns Shock
Hand tools Noise/vibration HAV VWF
Weather Temperature
Lone working LPG
Electrical equipment (shock) Buried/overhead services
Pressurised systems Respiration
Collapse of structure Fire
Health hazards Lifting operations
Deliveries Condition of building
Lighting levels Access equipment (scaffolding MEWPs)
Existing services (power supply) First Aid
Welfare Security
Overlap with client undertakings Falling objects
Hot work Disease (weils disease)
Cuts and bruises
Eye injuries
Hearing damage

Hazards/Risks to the public

Slips trips and falls Scaffolding
Falling objects Plant
noise Site access
Movement of transport Dust
Excavations

3.0 CONTROL MEASURES

Control measures to protect the operatives:

Toolbox talk Tool/plant provision
Legislation Tool/plant maintenance
Relevant training required Proof of competence required
Site induction Emergency procedures
Written procedures guidance Fire procedures
Permit to work Rescue equipment
Supervision Gas detectors
Communications First aid provision
Substitute substances/materials Welfare facilities
Ventilation Access/egress
Edge protection Housekeeping i.e trailing leads etc
Safety signs/posters Lighting
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 Power supply (isolate) 110v COSHH
Temperature Water (light spray)
Access equipment

PERSON PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Y / N

Safety Helmet Safety Boots HVV
Chin strap Overalls Knee pads
Eye protection Gloves Ear protection
B.A equipment Dust masks Other

Control measures to protect the public:

Heras fencing Protection scaffold
Warning Signs Hoarding
Out of hours working lighting
Good housekeeping Access points (security)

Sequence of works / method of working (detail the control measures identified above)
Planning

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This method statement is to be read in conjunction with the works risk assessment procedure and explained to all of
the team members attending site before work commences, any variations to this method statement must be
authorised by the responsible person.

Signatures for verification that this method statement has been explained to all.

Signed

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