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A method statement describes how work will be carried out safely — step by step, with the right controls at each stage. Use our free template structure below, or let The Site Book create a site-specific method statement from your job description in minutes.
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A method statement is a document that describes how a piece of construction work will be carried out safely. It breaks the job down into a logical sequence of steps and sets out the safety controls, equipment, and competency requirements for each stage.
Method statements are usually combined with a risk assessment to form a RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement). The risk assessment identifies the hazards and rates the risks. The method statement describes the practical steps for doing the work safely. Together, they demonstrate that you have thought about the risks on your specific job and have a plan to manage them.
Principal contractors, clients, and the HSE all expect to see a method statement for any work involving significant risk — which covers the vast majority of construction activities.
Here are the key sections every method statement should include — all created automatically by The Site Book.
What the work involves, where it is happening, who is responsible, and the expected duration. This sets the context for everything that follows.
A step-by-step breakdown of how the work will be carried out, from site setup through to completion and handover. Each step describes the activity, who does it, and what equipment is used.
All tools, plant, and equipment required for the job — from hand tools to powered equipment to temporary works. Includes inspection and maintenance requirements.
The specific control measures in place for each stage of the work. These link directly to the hazards identified in the risk assessment and follow the hierarchy of controls.
The personal protective equipment required for each activity — not just a generic list, but specific PPE matched to the actual hazards at each stage of work.
What to do if something goes wrong. Nearest A&E, first aid arrangements, evacuation procedures, and emergency contacts specific to your site.
The qualifications, training, and experience needed for each task. CSCS cards, trade qualifications, task-specific training like IPAF or PASMA.
Signature blocks for the person writing the method statement, the site supervisor, and workers who have read and understood the document.
A blank method statement template gives you the headings, but you still have to write the content yourself. What sequence of works applies to your job? What plant and equipment should you list? What are the specific risk controls for each step? Most builders either copy from an old document or leave sections vague — and vague method statements get rejected by principal contractors and flagged by the HSE.
The Site Book takes a different approach. Describe your job in plain English — what you are building, where, and how — and a method statement is created with a site-specific sequence of works, the right equipment, and practical risk controls for each step. You review it, adjust anything, and download a professional PDF.
A method statement should include the scope of work, a step-by-step sequence of how the work will be carried out, the plant and equipment needed, the risk controls for each step, PPE requirements, emergency procedures, competency requirements, and sign-off sections. The key is that it describes how the work will actually be done safely — not just what hazards exist (that is the risk assessment), but the practical steps your team will follow on site.
Not necessarily. RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement — the method statement is one half of the document. In practice, most builders combine both into a single RAMS document. The risk assessment identifies the hazards and rates the risks. The method statement describes how the work will be done safely. They work together as a pair. The Site Book creates both as part of your RAMS, so you do not need to write them separately.
Yes. The Site Book lets you create your first project completely free — no credit card required. That includes a full method statement as part of your RAMS, created from your job description. Unlike a blank template, it is pre-filled with site-specific content: your sequence of works, your equipment, your risk controls. You review it, adjust anything, and download a professional PDF.
Step-by-step guide to writing a proper method statement.
Create a full RAMS — risk assessment and method statement together.
See real example RAMS and method statements created by The Site Book.
The other half of your RAMS — hazard identification and risk controls.
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