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	The final section of a method statement should set out step-by-step instructions as to how the work activity should be safely carried out and completed.		The final section of a method statement should set out step-by-step instructions as to how the work activity should be safely carried out and completed.

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	* As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).		* As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

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−	~~<ul>~~	+	Method statements are widely used in construction as a means of controlling specific health and safety risks that have been identified (perhaps following the preparation of a risk assessment), such as lifting operations, demolition or dismantling, working at height, installing equipment, the use of plant, and so on.
−	~~<li>= How to write an effective Method Statement =~~	+
−	~~</li>~~	+	A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.
−	~~<li>~~Method statements are widely used in construction as a means of controlling specific health and safety risks that have been identified (perhaps following the preparation of a risk assessment), such as lifting operations, demolition or dismantling, working at height, installing equipment, the use of ~~paint~~, ~~working in confined areas, roofing projects~~ and so on.~~</li>~~	+
−	~~<li>~~A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.~~</li>~~	+	The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question in preparation for writing the statement about it. The potential hazards of the work should be identified, including anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.
−	~~<li>~~The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question in preparation for writing the statement about it. The potential hazards of the work should be identified, including anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.~~</li>~~	+
−	~~<li>~~There should then be an analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether the mitigation measures are sufficient. The guide term ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) should be followed, and if necessary, further safety measures adopted.~~</li></ul>~~	+	There should then be an analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether the mitigation measures are sufficient. The guide term ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) should be followed, and if necessary, further safety measures adopted.

	The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:		The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:
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	* Risk assessments and method statements RAMS.		* Risk assessments and method statements RAMS.

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−	A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.	+	</li>
−		+	<li>Method statements are widely used in construction as a means of controlling specific health and safety risks that have been identified (perhaps following the preparation of a risk assessment), such as lifting operations, demolition or dismantling, working at height, installing equipment, the use of paint, working in confined areas, roofing projects and so on.</li>
−	The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question in preparation for writing the statement about it. The potential hazards of the work should be identified, including anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.	+	<li>A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.</li>
−		+	<li>The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question in preparation for writing the statement about it. The potential hazards of the work should be identified, including anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.</li>
−	There should then be an analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether the mitigation measures are sufficient. The guide term ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) should be followed, and if necessary, further safety measures adopted.	+	<li>There should then be an analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether the mitigation measures are sufficient. The guide term ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) should be followed, and if necessary, further safety measures adopted.</li></ul>

	The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:		The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:
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	A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.		A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.

−	The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question as preparation for writing the statement about it. The hazards ~~and inherent risks in~~ the work should be identified, ~~and this includes~~ anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.	+	The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question in preparation for writing the statement about it. The potential hazards of the work should be identified, including anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.

−	~~Once these have been identified, there~~ should be ~~some~~ analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether ~~they~~ are sufficient. The guide term is ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) ~~with regard to how acceptable risk mitigation is balanced against effectiveness~~ and ~~efficiency. If~~ further safety measures ~~need to be~~ adopted ~~to reduce the risk of harm and injury further then this should be detailed~~.	+	There should then be an analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether the mitigation measures are sufficient. The guide term ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) should be followed, and if necessary, further safety measures adopted.

	The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:		The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:

−	* The ~~standard operating procedure (or~~ title of the job).	+	* The title of the job.
	* The site address.		* The site address.
	* Company name, address, logo, contact details, etc.		* Company name, address, logo, contact details, etc.
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	* Description of the work.		* Description of the work.
	* Health and safety contacts.		* Health and safety contacts.
		+	* Issue date.
		+	* Unique document number.

−	~~There may also be an issue date and unique document number included in~~ the ~~header of~~ the ~~statement~~.	+	The method statement should then provide further details relating to the specific work activity. These tend to focus on the type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that will be used for site operatives, as well as any environmental or quality considerations that are of particular importance.

−	Following this examination and identification stage, the method statement should provide further details relating to the work activity. These tend to focus on the type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that will be used for site operatives, as well as any environmental or quality considerations that are of particular importance.	+	The next section of the method statement will typically provide details such as:
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−	The next section of the method statement ~~should~~ provide details ~~and information~~ such as:	+

	* First aid procedures.		* First aid procedures.
	* Staff training required.		* Staff training required.
−	* Work permits.	+	* Work permits and other permissions required.
	* Scaffolding and working platforms that may be required.		* Scaffolding and working platforms that may be required.
	* Site access and egress.		* Site access and egress.
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	* How existing structures will be safeguarded.		* How existing structures will be safeguarded.

−	The final section of a method statement should ~~list~~ step-by-step instructions as to how the work activity should be ~~most~~ safely carried out and completed.	+	The final section of a method statement should set out step-by-step instructions as to how the work activity should be safely carried out and completed.

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Method statements are widely used in construction as a means of controlling specific health and safety risks that have been identified (perhaps following the preparation of a risk assessment), such as lifting operations, demolition or dismantling, working at height, installing equipment, the use of plant, and so on.

A method statement helps manage the work and ensures that the necessary precautions have been communicated to those involved. Method statements should be written by a competent person who is familiar with the process being described and may need to be agreed between the client, principal contractor and contractor.

The first stage involves examining the work activity or process in question as preparation for writing the statement about it. The hazards and inherent risks in the work should be identified, and this includes anything that has the potential to cause ill health or harm to anyone involved.

Once these have been identified, there should be some analysis of what has been done to mitigate against these risks and whether they are sufficient. The guide term is ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ (ALARP) with regard to how acceptable risk mitigation is balanced against effectiveness and efficiency. If further safety measures need to be adopted to reduce the risk of harm and injury further then this should be detailed.

The method statement typically begins with a header which contains important information for site staff and clients. This can include:

* The standard operating procedure (or title of the job).
* The site address.
* Company name, address, logo, contact details, etc.
* Start and end dates for the proposed work.
* Description of the work.
* Health and safety contacts.

There may also be an issue date and unique document number included in the header of the statement.

Following this examination and identification stage, the method statement should provide further details relating to the work activity. These tend to focus on the type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that will be used for site operatives, as well as any environmental or quality considerations that are of particular importance.

The next section of the method statement should provide details and information such as:

* First aid procedures.
* Staff training required.
* Work permits.
* Scaffolding and working platforms that may be required.
* Site access and egress.
* Materials that will be handled and how they will be stored.
* Construction plant to be used and shut-down procedures.
* Emergency procedures.
* How existing structures will be safeguarded.

The final section of a method statement should list step-by-step instructions as to how the work activity should be most safely carried out and completed.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
* Health and safety.
* Health and safety file.
* How to write a Building User Guide.
* How to write an inspection and test plan.
* Method statements.
* Project execution plan.
* Risk assessment.
* Risk assessments and method statements RAMS.

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