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Construction method statement template

Construction method statement template

Document construction procedures step-by-step with hazard controls and safety measures to ensure regulatory compliance and protect your workforce.

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Construction method statement template

Document construction procedures step-by-step with hazard controls and safety measures to ensure regulatory compliance and protect your workforce.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
Prices start from ░░░ per month
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or Download template as PDF

We created this construction method statement template to help project managers and site supervisors document precise work procedures while meeting safety compliance requirements. The template features dedicated sections for supervision details, methodology breakdown, hazard identification, and control measures. You can then create a professional method statement quickly.

When planning critical operations like excavation near utility lines, you can use this template to clearly document the detection methods, safety zones, and emergency procedures, providing clarity for your team and peace of mind for stakeholders. For example, in Australia, Safe Work mandates that a method statement must be prepared before high risk construction work starts, and this template assists you in meeting safety requirements.

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Preview of the template
Inspection
Take or Attach Photo of Site
Job Title
Description of Work (overview list of planned activities)
Supervision of Task
Click '+' and add personnel in charge of task supervision (e.g site supervisor, safety officer, foreman, etc.)
Name
Role
Contact No.
Employees Involved
Name of personnel
Role
Methodology
In this section, provide step-by-step instruction as to how the work activity should be safely carried out and completed
Sequence of Operations
Plant & Equipment to be used
Specific Staff Training
Select the type of hazard associated with the planned activities below
Hazard
Please specify
Control Measures
PPE (select the required ppe)
Please specify
Emergency Procedures
Name of Person with Health & Safety Responsibility
Emergency Contact Details (include mobile no.)
First Aid Provision - in the event of an emergency, the following procedures should be executed:
Welfare Requirements
Services to be Supplied by Others
Completion
Other Information & Comments
Prepared by (provide name & signature)
Reviewed by (provide name & signature)
Method Statement Briefing Record
Briefing delivered by
Position
Date
We (the undersigned) have read and understood the attached method statement and will comply with the specified requirements and control measures. If the work activity changes or deviates from that originally envisaged, we will seek further advice and request an amended method statement.
Name & Signature

Frequently asked questions

Who needs to sign off on the method statement before work can begin?

Typically, the method statement should be prepared by a competent person familiar with the work (often a supervisor or project manager), then reviewed by someone responsible for health and safety oversight. Both parties need to sign the document. Additionally, all workers involved must read, understand, and sign the briefing record before starting work.

What are the consequences of not having a proper construction method statement?

Without a proper method statement, you risk regulatory non-compliance, which can lead to work stoppages, fines, or legal action. More importantly, the absence of clear work procedures increases accident risks, potentially resulting in injuries, fatalities, property damage, project delays, and reputational damage. Many clients and principal contractors also require method statements before allowing work to commence.

How can I ensure workers actually follow the method statement I’ve created?

Beyond having workers sign the briefing record, conduct thorough face-to-face briefings where you explain the methodology and answer questions. You can make the document accessible with Lumiform, perform regular compliance checks, and encourage feedback on practicality issues. Create a culture where workers understand the method statement exists for their safety.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.