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You are reviewing a method statement for fixing cladding at height.

What should it set out?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A general statement that everyone will take care
  2. B. The hazards, the precautions and the equipment needed
  3. C. Only the names of the workers doing the job
  4. D. Just the price and the finish date agreed with the client
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. It must be specific to the job and its hazards.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says method statements should set out the hazards and precautions, with the equipment identified and available before work starts.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Names don't tell people how to do the job safely.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A method statement is about how the work will be done safely.

Explanation

A method statement sets out how a job will be done safely: hazards, precautions and equipment. Workers should know what to do if the method has to change.

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