Risk assessments and method statements...for the last time, hopefully!

[Tomhjnr]

i have someone lined up to put these forms together...i just have to find the time to sort through everything and get the info to her

 

Hi Steve,

Have you managed to get round to doing this yet?

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Not being picky her chaps, but it seems to me a lot of what I'm reading on here [templates] seem to be some kind of Method Statemen/Risk Assesment hybrid, should a method statement be discussing H&S if it does whats the point of a Risk Assement?

 

Hi Lee,

 

Fair comment! Generally speaking the risk assessment process should determine the need for a method statement (a 'plan of work') to be produced, often though the two things are combined.

 

In general I'm concerned that many clients, particularly at the LA/commercial level, are asking for risk assessments and method statements as a matter of course and without the MS being really necessary.

 

Principally the requirement for method statement production should be either:

 

1. On a construction site where other work activities are taking place (the idea being the 'site safety coordinator' can then better understand what the various contractors needs are and how best to coordinate them ensuring no conflicts or dangers.) or,

 

2. Where a 'complex' operation, perhaps for instance involving crane use, is to be undertaken which has a higher than usual level of risk involved.

 

Sadly though clients see production of a MS as an extra safe gaurd for themselves or perhaps misunderstand the requirements for theer production, either way they're asked for too often AND inappropriately.

 

Lastly if you do need to produce one there is a framework document available as a free download which appears to be being well received in various industries we service.

 

Cheers, n hope all's well!

 

Paul

[Steve Bullman]

Hi Steve,

Have you managed to get round to doing this yet?

 

no i havent im afraid......other stuff keeps taking priority

[Tomhjnr]

no i havent im afraid......other stuff keeps taking priority

 

I understand mate, keep those balls juggling!

[Pete Hart]

Thanks guys! always good to cross reference your own documents with others. I have really got to grips with a comprehensive listing of all factors, hazards and control measures as its easy to overlook important scenarios/risks etc.

Many thanks, Pete

 

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[Neil Wilson - tree connection]

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[JimM]

Quote:

"How any of us Arbtalkers have already benefited in some way/shape/form from the info that already exists within the sites hallowed pages?? (Quite a few of us, I'd wager!)

 

Is it then really to much to ask, for a small amount in return in order to carry on the trend of the site providing assistance to others??

 

I mean, consider this...... would you have still benefited, if the particular info that you found useful had not have been posted?? (probably not)"

Unquote

 

Thought I'd bump this thread up again as a thank you from someone who is just starting out. I have benefited from all your inputs.

[sethgill]

I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to mail me a blank risk assesment form, I have one that I feel is not good enough never been the best at paperwork. I would be very gratefull. Seth

[testcricket01]

I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to mail me a blank risk assesment form, I have one that I feel is not good enough never been the best at paperwork. I would be very gratefull. Seth

 

 

theres a few already been posted in the first few pages

[sethgill]

Cheers James sorry I must be a bit thick cant see them ? lol Sorry