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Method Statement Examples
The following document is an example of a Method Statement carried out for a specific task and
should be used as a guide to help you complete your Method Statement. Such document should be
completed by a competent person. Please ensure you amend any safe systems of work to suit your
organisation and environmental details. For more information on how to create a Method Statement
please go to https://www.hsdirect.co.uk/free-info/method-statement.html or call us on 0114 2444461.

Other required documentation

This document should then be used in conjunction with an associated Risk Assessment and and
related COSHH assessments for any associated chemicals to provide a comprehensive set of safety
documentation for the task you are carrying out.

Personalising the document

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header. To change these details simply double click over the top of the logo which will open the
header and footer for editing. If you experience any difficulty personalising this document get in touch.

Disclaimer
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subsequent acts or omissions. If you have any doubts queries or concerns, you should refer to the
relevant regulations and take further professional advice. Please delete all red text prior to use. If you
are still unsure and/or you are dealing with tasks of a very hazardous nature we advise that you seek
further professional advice.

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Project / Contract

Contractor

Site Address

Project Start Date

Expected Duration

Projected Completed Date

Name Title Signature Date

Document Author

Emergency Contact Details

Contact

Tel

Mobile

Data Protection Statement

The information and data provided herein shall not be duplicated, disclosed or disseminated by the
recipient in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission from
YOUR COMPANY

Use this page to highlight the significant hazards your staff and others will be exposed to, also
highlight the most important preventative/control measures that must be taken, HAZARDS and
CONTROL MEASURES will be taken from your RISK ASSESSMENT. You can also highlight quality
and environmental issues. The following are examples; please delete/enter your own

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Staff Information Sheet

Please read the entire sheet before beginning the procedure, if you have any questions please contact your
manager or safety representative.
The following method statement has been developed to provide a safe system of work and must be
adhered to at all times, any significant deviation from this system must first be authorised by your
manager or safety representative. Please read the entire sheet before beginning the procedure, if
you have any questions please contact your manager or safety representative.
The main hazards to your safety and health are:
1. Falling from height
2. Injury from incorrect manual handling
3. Injury from contact with electricity
4. Injury from slips, trips and falls
5. Vehicle hazards
6. Injury to other staff or members of the public
7. Inadequate lighting
Preventative measures you must take:
1. You must be competent to carry out the task.
2. You must be competent and have received training to work at height.
3. Barriers and/or warning signs must be placed around the work area, where risk assessment has deemed
necessary.
4. Visitors and other members of staff are prohibited from entry unless accompanied by a competent person;
all visitors will be issued with personal protective equipment where appropriate.
5. You must be trained and competent to use hand tools, mains voltage and battery power tools.
6. You must not lift beyond your capabilities, get help if necessary.
7. You must follow all directions given by the manager or his agents.
Personal protective equipment you must wear:
1. Eye protection (when drilling or chipping etc)
2. Hi-visibility vests
3. Hearing protection (in noisy areas)
4. Overalls
5. Gloves
Environmental protection measures you must take:
1. You must dispose of waste and packaging to the designated area provided for waste.
2. Hazardous substances and packaging must be disposed of in compliance with manufacturer and local
authority guidance.
3. Consideration must be given to potential for exposure to asbestos in buildings constructed before 2000.
Quality Control
1. Adhere strictly to the following procedure to ensure quality of service.
2. If in doubt contact your manager for clarification before proceeding.
Add in other relevant sections such as the items listed below. Your risk assessment will tell you which
control procedures must be in place (remove any that do not apply to you).

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General Precautions
List all the different aspects of the task and under each heading explain how you will control the
significant hazards, if you think about this part carefully you may be able to produce a generic
document that will cover you for the majority of tasks you do, just changing the step by step
procedure for each different task.
Staff and Training
The works will be carried out by staff from YOUR COMPANY. All members of staff are experienced and have
been deemed competent to carry out tasks requested of them. List your staff qualifications; e.g. CSCS, PASMA,
PAL / IPAF, City and Guilds etc. A responsible person will be appointed to each job who will supervise all works
and be responsible for quality and safety. Apprentices and young workers will be supervised at all times and are
not allowed to carry out tasks for which they have not been trained.
Vehicle Safety
All company vehicles are subject to a planned maintenance and inspection program. Staff responsible for
vehicles will carry out daily and weekly checks to ensure continued roadworthiness. All drivers will comply with
road traffic regulations and the Highway Code. All loads will be securely fastened to the vehicle by competent
persons prior to travel. Drivers will take planned breaks on long journeys.
PPE
All site workers will wear hard hats, safety boots and hi-visibility vests at all times; other items of PPE such as
dust masks, eye protection, ear protection and gloves are available to be worn as and when necessary.
Preparation and Induction
A risk assessment will be prepared for each task which will be discussed with members of staff, any queries or
concerns will be dealt with prior to starting work. Staff will be inducted on to site and will be expected to follow all
rules and safety procedures.
Manual Handling
All members of staff have been instructed on the potential dangers of manual handling and staff will not lift items
or equipment beyond their capabilities. Heavy or awkward items will be broken down into smaller units or dual
lifted where this is not possible. It is the responsibility of the site foreman to assess every situation that requires
manual handling and enforce control procedures where he/she deems necessary; where practical, mechanical
aids should be available and used.
Please also download Manual Handling at Work a short guide from the HSE
First Aid
It is the responsibility of the company to ensure adequate first aid provision for its staff. Adequate means
provision of a trained first aider, suitable first aid equipment and/or the provision of an appointed person at the
minimum. A trained first aider will be a suitable person who has attended a recognised course and attends a
refresher course every year and a full course every 3 years. An Appointed Person is a person provided by the
employer to take charge of the situation (e.g. to call an ambulance) if a serious injury/illness occurs in the
absence of a first aider. Principal Contractors will ensure sufficient first aid cover for sites under their control.
Access and Egress
On construction sites, the Principal Contractor is responsible for providing safe access and egress to the site;
YOUR COMPANY staff will ensure safe access and egress is maintained for themselves and other
contractors/members of the public in the area they are working in. Good standards of housekeeping will be
maintained by all staff. Warning notices and barriers will be deployed as required. Debris will be cleared away on
a regular basis and the site left clean and tidy at the end of a shift or task.
Working at Height
Falls from height remain the single biggest cause of work-related death in the UK.

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Due to the nature of this work falls from height are an obvious and ever present risk. All employees have been
made aware of the dangers and consequences of falling from height; therefore, all working at height will be
properly planned, organised and supervised. Only competent members of staff will be allowed to work at height
and it is the responsibility of the site foreman/senior person to ensure conditions are safe before allowing any
work at height to take place.
The foreman/senior person will carry out a risk assessment before allowing work at height and put in place
equipment and measures to prevent falls occurring. Where he/she cannot eliminate the risk of a fall, he/she will
put in place measures and equipment to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall, should one occur.
Guidelines on Safe Operating Procedures
Operatives are trained and competent in ladder use; ladders will only be used without fall protection where the
work is light and of short duration AND where the operative can complete his task by maintaining 3 points of
contact on the ladder i.e. both feet and at least one hand.
En 131 Professional or Class 1 ladders must be used. Any ladder longer than 3000 mm will require use of a
base stabiliser. Splitting extending ladders will render the upper sections as non-compliant if used without a
stabiliser
Ladders must be in good condition and located properly prior to use, i.e. the foot of the ladder should rest on a
firm, level, non-slippery surface, and should be footed or tied on the stiles to prevent slipping. Proprietary
stabilisers and other equipment must be used . Ladders should be set at a base to height ratio of 1:4.
All staff and subcontractors are required to read and understand HSE leaflet http:// Safe use of Ladders and Step
Ladders
Contractor/Visitor Safety
YOUR COMPANY will liaise with other contractors' staff on a day to day basis and ensure they are aware of the
risks present during the works. Staff and contractors will not leave any area of work in a dangerous condition or
with risks to themselves, other contractors, tenants, or visitors; all tools and equipment will be cleared to secure
storage at the completion of each shift. Scaffold, ladders and any other access to height will be made
inaccessible.
Isolation of Low Voltage Electrical Systems
Prior to working on any low voltage system (low voltage means systems operating at up to 1000v ac), the
necessary isolation procedures shall be carried out. All staff will follow the guidance contained in the Electrical
Safety Council Document
Tools and Electrical Equipment
All items of tools and equipment will be visually inspected on a regular basis and prior to use, defective or
damaged equipment will be removed from service. Electrical tools will be 110V maximum and will hold current
PAT certification, battery powered tools will be used where possible. Subcontractors will not be allowed to bring
on to site any damaged or defective tools, the site foreman is responsible for ensuring all tools and equipment
brought on the site are fit for purpose.

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Task Description
Supply, installation and commissioning of network cabling
Describe in detail the step by step tasks or process to be followed in order to complete the task safely.
Delete any that do not apply to your situation.
Step by Step Process
Preparation
1. Load all equipment required for job.
2. Carry out vehicle safety checks.
3. Transport equipment and installers to site.
4. Report to site foreman and receive permit to work (where required).
5. Put on personal protective equipment.
6. Inform all other contractors/tenants in area of start of works.
7. Liaise with the Principal Contractor and other contractors to ensure safe operation.
8. Cordon off work area, if practical and necessary to do so.
9. Ensure the area to be worked and exit points are clear of obstruction and that safe access and egress is
maintained.
Installation of Cat5e Cabling
1. All members of staff and employees will observe the main contractor site rules for access and egress from
the work site.
2. Staff and employees will attend any safety induction course provided by the main contractor prior to starting
work.
3. Staff and employees will be carrying out the relatively low risk operation of data cable termination for which
they will require access to all areas of the building; it will be the responsibility of the site foreman to liaise with the
main contractor, regarding the safe access and work in areas where other contractors will be working.
4. The site foreman will also ensure other contractors are aware of the presence of staff in any area.
5. All members of staff are experienced and have been trained in the use of any tools that they are required to
use; where young and/or inexperienced workers are employed, it will be the responsibility of the site foreman to
ensure that these workers are supervised at all times.
6. Members of staff are aware of the high numbers of injuries due to slips, trips and falls, and they will ensure
that trailing cables, tools or debris do not cause a trip hazard to themselves and other contractors.
7. Staff and employees will pay particular attention to good housekeeping and ensure that the site is left clean
and tidy at the end of each shift.
8. Take tools and equipment to work area and store inside hording.
9. Check any electrical or hand tools for damage or faults; faulty or damaged tools must be removed from
service immediately.
10. Do not leave tools and equipment unattended at any time.
11. Lift floor tiles to allow access to run Cat5e cable.
12. Fix Cat5e cable into position and replace removed floor tiles as installation progresses.
13. Pass cables through floors, walls etc ensuring cables remain neat and hidden where possible.
14. Fix cables with tie wraps or proprietary fixings as required by contract.
15. Run Cat5e cable to desired termination points.
16. 2nd fix terminate Cat5e cable to termination points.
17. Test termination points.
18. Remove all debris to designated waste disposal area.
19. Liaise with client engineer to sign off satisfactory completion of task.

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20. Leave site in a clean and tidy condition.

Test and Handover
1. Test all equipment for successful operation.
2. Snagging works will be carried out to client satisfaction.
3. Handover to client.

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Sign Off Sheet

I have read and understood the contents of this Method Statement. Anything I did not understand has
been explained to me to my satisfaction. I agree to follow the Method Statement and understand that
any instructions are provided for my safety and the safety of others.

Print Name Signed Date

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