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    Write a method statement a main contractor will actually accept.

    For subbies doing their first principal-contractor job who've been handed a blank template. Sequence of work, hazards, controls and sign-off grid in one PDF.

    A method statement describes how you'll carry out a job safely - the sequence of work, the hazards, the controls, and the emergency procedures. Most main contractors won't let you start without one.

    Fill in the 9 steps below, preview your document on screen, then download the PDF. No charge, no signup, no catch.

    Disclaimer: This tool helps you create a method statement for your job. It is a starting point - you must review and adapt it to your specific site conditions. SiteKiln does not provide health and safety consultancy. If your job involves complex or high-risk work, get professional advice.

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    What the law actually says

    • The Construction Regulations 2014 (under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993) expect a safe work procedure (often called a method statement) setting out how a hazardous task will be done safely. This tool helps you write one to sit alongside your risk assessment.

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