Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Trade: Builders & main contractors · Generated 17/07/2026
1. Scope of works
General building works — brickwork, blockwork, drainage, carpentry and finishes.
2. Method statement
- Site induction and RAMS briefing signed by all operatives before work starts.
- Set up welfare, first-aid kit and fire point. Confirm nearest A&E.
- builders & main contractors team collects materials from designated laydown area — no interference with other trades' zones.
- Isolate, lock off and prove dead any services (electric, gas, water) in the work zone.
- Carry out task in accordance with method statement and manufacturer instructions.
- Housekeeping at end of each shift — waste segregated, walkways clear, tools tethered or stored.
- End-of-day sign-off with photo evidence uploaded to project record.
3. Hazards, persons at risk & control measures
| Hazard | Who is at risk | Control measures |
|---|---|---|
| Excavations & collapse | Groundworkers, builders | Trench boxes >1.2m. Daily excavation inspection register. Spoil >1m from edge. |
| Silica dust — cutting bricks, blocks | Bricklayers, labourers | Water-fed cut-off saws. FFP3 masks. Health surveillance annually. |
| Manual handling of blocks, plasterboard | All operatives | Mechanical aids (block trolleys, board carriers). Staged deliveries. |
| Site traffic — plant vs pedestrians | All site users | Segregated walkways. Banksman for reversing. Hi-vis at all times. |
4. PPE required
- Safety helmet (EN 397)
- Safety footwear (EN ISO 20345, S3 minimum)
- Hi-vis vest (EN ISO 20471, class 2)
- Impact gloves (EN 388)
- Safety glasses (EN 166)
5. Legislation & guidance
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- PUWER 1998
6. Approval
Prepared by (competent person)
Name / signature / date
Approved by (principal contractor)
Name / signature / date