Workplace health and safety have developed a range of approved safe work method statements for the performance of high-risk activities and other work tasks associated with the erection, dismantling, alteration and inspection of scaffolding.

Click on the links below to take you to prepared work method statements.

Tasks Alteration of scaffold Containment screening Dismantling of scaffolding Erection of scaffold base Erection of scaffold bays Erection of scaffolding General issues Inspection of scaffolding Tying of scaffold Working platforms

Plant Elevated work platform Forklift truck Scissor lift Other General issues Motor vehicle Site establishment Working at heights

Tools Angle grinder Circular saw Drop saw Electric drill Electrical extension lead Rotary hammer drill

Safe work method statements are emailed to you in a ready to use or print pdf format, and can be implemented with ease by employers at construction workplaces.

• Work method statements are individualised to contain your organisations name, date of issue and date when document is to be reviewed.

• Consult with employees as to the content of the safe work method statement, and the means by which the task is to be performed.

• Have employees read the safe work method statement, sign and date the sign off form for the task or activity.

• Submit a copy of the signed safe work method statement, sign off registers completed by employees and any copies of the additional hazards, risks and controls form, and approval and change management form where applicable.

If you find that we don't have the safe work method statement you require, don't hesitate to contact us and we will be only to happy to prepare it for you.

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