Free method statement template
Pick your trade and get a suggested sequence of works to edit and reorder, then add plant, people, permits, PPE and emergency details. Sign it on screen and download a branded PDF. It runs in your browser: no sign-up, no email.
How to write a method statement that gets approved
- Write the steps in the order the work happens. Arrival, set-up, each stage of the work, clear-up and hand-over.
- Put each control at the step where it applies. "Isolate and prove dead" belongs before the step that touches the circuit, not in a list at the end.
- Name the people and cards. Who supervises, and which cards the operatives hold (for example CSCS, IPAF, PASMA).
- Say which permits you need and who issues them on this site.
- Keep it site-specific. Access routes, working hours, nearby occupants and the nearest A&E.
A method statement is normally paired with a risk assessment, which together make a RAMS. Use the free RAMS template to create both at once.
Questions
What is the difference between a method statement and a RAMS?
The method statement is the step-by-step sequence of work. RAMS adds the risk assessment: each hazard, who might be harmed, the risk rating and the controls.
Can I change the order of the steps?
Yes. Each trade starts with suggested steps in a sensible order. Drag a step by its handle or use the up and down buttons, edit the wording, delete steps or add your own.
Is my information stored?
Nothing is sent to us. Your draft is saved only in this browser on this device, so you don't lose work if you close the tab. The PDF is made in your browser.