Free Method Statement Template
A generic method statement for one activity on site. It sets out the scope, resources, the sequence of work, safety and quality controls, and records the reviewer's decision. Excel and PDF, English and Arabic.
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Method Statement
- Method statement no. / revision
- Date
- Project
- Activity / work covered
- Location of work
- Prepared by
- Specification section
- Related ITP / risk assessment ref.
Scope and purpose
Resources: manpower, plant, equipment and materials
Sequence of work
| Step | Description of the activity | Responsible | Reference / drawing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ... (10 rows in the file) | |||
Health, safety and environmental controls
Quality control and inspections
Permits, approvals and coordination needed before starting
- Review status
- Approved / Approved as noted / Revise and resubmit / Rejected
- Reviewer comments
- Reviewed by
- Date reviewed
What is included
- Header: statement number and revision, activity, location, specification section and related references
- Sections for scope, resources, permits and coordination, safety and environment, and quality control
- Step table with description, responsible person and reference drawing
- Review status drop-down: approved, approved as noted, revise and resubmit, rejected
How to fill it in
- State the activity, the location and the specification section, and number the revision.
- Write the scope and list the manpower, plant, equipment and materials needed.
- Describe the work in the order it will be done, one step per row, with who is responsible.
- Add the safety, environmental and quality controls that apply, and refer to the risk assessment and the ITP.
- Submit for review, record the reviewer's status and comments, and start work only on the approved revision.
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Last updated: 2026-10-14. This is a generic template, not tied to a specific contract. Adapt it to your contract and project procedures.
