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Free Method Statement

Work method for [construction activity]

Scope of Work Plant & Equipment Sequence of Operations Risk Assessment Quality Checks

Method Statement

Use this template to work method for [construction activity].

Template Metadata

Field Details
Category Construction
Owner [Team or owner]
Version [Version number]
Effective Date [Date]
Review Cycle [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status [Draft / In Review / Approved]

Scope of Work

Describe the activity, its location within the project, and the expected duration. Identify the responsible supervisor and the number/trades of operatives involved.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Plant & Equipment

Table listing all plant, equipment, and materials required, including quantities and any certification/inspection requirements (e.g., LOLER for lifting equipment).

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Sequence of Operations

Numbered step-by-step instructions for carrying out the work safely and to specification. Each step should be clear enough for a site operative to follow. Include hold points where supervisor sign-off is required.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Risk Assessment

Table with columns: Hazard, Risk (who is harmed and how), Likelihood (1-5), Severity (1-5), Risk Rating, Control Measures. Cover all significant hazards associated with the activity.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Quality Checks

Table listing inspection/check points, acceptance criteria, method of verification, and responsible person. Include any hold points requiring third-party or client sign-off. Use clear, directive language ("shall",.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.

Role Name Date Notes
Preparer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Reviewer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Approver [Name] [Date] [Notes]

Template Structure

What the Method Statement Includes

Use this construction template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Scope of Work

Describe the activity, its location within the project, and the expected duration. Identify the responsible supervisor and the number/trades of operatives involved.

2

Plant & Equipment

Table listing all plant, equipment, and materials required, including quantities and any certification/inspection requirements (e.g., LOLER for lifting equipment).

3

Sequence of Operations

Numbered step-by-step instructions for carrying out the work safely and to specification. Each step should be clear enough for a site operative to follow. Include hold points where supervisor sign-off is required.

4

Risk Assessment

Table with columns: Hazard, Risk (who is harmed and how), Likelihood (1-5), Severity (1-5), Risk Rating, Control Measures. Cover all significant hazards associated with the activity.

5

Quality Checks

Table listing inspection/check points, acceptance criteria, method of verification, and responsible person. Include any hold points requiring third-party or client sign-off. Use clear, directive language ("shall",.

Recommended Structure

Write a Method Statement for a construction activity in a precise, procedural tone. Structure with:

Scope of Work

Describe the activity, its location within the project, and the expected duration. Identify the responsible supervisor and the number/trades of operatives involved.

Plant & Equipment

Table listing all plant, equipment, and materials required, including quantities and any certification/inspection requirements (e.g., LOLER for lifting equipment).

Sequence of Operations

Numbered step-by-step instructions for carrying out the work safely and to specification. Each step should be clear enough for a site operative to follow. Include hold points where supervisor sign-off is required.

Risk Assessment

Table with columns: Hazard, Risk (who is harmed and how), Likelihood (1-5), Severity (1-5), Risk Rating, Control Measures. Cover all significant hazards associated with the activity.

Quality Checks

Table listing inspection/check points, acceptance criteria, method of verification, and responsible person. Include any hold points requiring third-party or client sign-off.

Use clear, directive language ("shall", "must"). Reference applicable standards or codes.

Example Filled Template

Method Statement — Structural Steel Erection, Floors 3-8

Project: Meridian Tower, Downtown Seattle Contractor: Ironclad Structural Ltd Supervisor: Frank Bellini, Steel Erection Foreman Duration: 6 weeks (April 7 — May 16, 2026)

Scope of Work

Erection of structural steel frame for floors 3 through 8, comprising 342 beams, 48 columns, and associated bracing. Work includes unloading from delivery vehicles, lifting by tower crane, temporary bolting, plumbing and levelling, and final torquing of HSFG bolts. Six steel erectors and one crane operator will be on task.

Plant & Equipment

Item Quantity Certification Required
Tower crane (Liebherr 280 EC-H) 1 6-monthly thorough examination (LOLER)
MEWP — scissor lift (Skyjack SJ6832) 2 Weekly inspection, operator CPCS card
Torque wrench (calibrated) 4 Calibration certificate within 6 months
Tag lines (20m polypropylene) 4 Visual inspection before each lift
Beam clamps and safety chains 12 sets Visual inspection daily
HSFG bolt assemblies (M24, Grade 10.9) Per design schedule Mill certificates on file

Sequence of Operations

  1. Establish exclusion zone below erection area with barriers and signage.
  2. Verify column base plates are level and anchor bolts torqued per design (HOLD POINT — surveyor sign-off).
  3. Rig column section with two-point lift sling arrangement; crane operator confirms load within SWL.
  4. Lift column to position; erectors guide into place using tag lines — no hands on steel during crane travel.
  5. Install temporary bolts (minimum 50% of bolt group) and release crane hook only after stability confirmed.
  6. Plumb and level column using guy ropes and theodolite; adjust base packing as required.
  7. Rig and lift primary beams to column connections; erectors on MEWPs at connection height.
  8. Install temporary bolts at beam-to-column connections; verify alignment before releasing crane.
  9. Repeat beam installation for secondary beams and bracing members per erection sequence drawing.
  10. Once a floor zone is temporarily bolted and stable, install metal decking to provide a working platform.
  11. Carry out final HSFG bolt installation with calibrated torque wrenches per design torque values.
  12. Final survey check of erected steelwork (HOLD POINT — structural engineer sign-off).

Risk Assessment

Hazard Risk L S Rating Control Measures
Falling from height Erectors falling from steel or MEWP 2 5 10 (High) Harness with twin lanyard tied off at all times above 2m; safety netting below work level
Dropped load Crane load striking personnel below 2 5 10 (High) Exclusion zone, banksman, tag lines, pre-lift checks, SWL verification
Struck by steel member Swinging beam during positioning 3 4 12 (High) Tag lines to control load, no hands on until load stable, erectors positioned to side
Crushing (pinch points) Fingers/hands caught between steel 3 3 9 (Medium) Rigger gloves, never place hands between mating surfaces, use drifts/podgers
Manual handling Back injury from bolt bags, equipment 3 2 6 (Medium) Limit carry to 25kg, hoist heavy items by crane, team lifts

Quality Checks

Check Point Acceptance Criteria Verification Method Responsible
Column base level & alignment Within +/-3mm of design level Digital level + total station Site surveyor
Column plumb Within H/600 tolerance Theodolite reading at top and base Site surveyor
Bolt torque (HSFG M24) 630 Nm per design specification Calibrated torque wrench + record Steel foreman
Weld visual inspection No cracks, undercut, or porosity per AWS D1.1 Visual + MPI on 10% sample Welding inspector
Final frame geometry Per erection drawing tolerances Total station survey Structural engineer
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