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Method statement

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

nounCommon term

In civil engineering & construction, method statement means: A document that explains step by step how a particular task will be carried out safely, including the sequence, equipment, people and controls.

In Turkish: yöntem bildirimi, iş yöntemi belgesi, metot bildirimi

How it is used

Contractors and subcontractors submit method statements to the consultant for approval before work such as lifting, excavation or demolition. Workers sign to show they have read and understood them.

Example sentences

  1. The consultant rejected our method statement for lifting the bridge beams.

  2. Please send the method statement and risk assessment by Thursday.

Common collocations

  • submit a method statement
  • approved method statement
  • method statement for
  • RAMS
  • risk assessmentA careful review of a task or work area to identify hazards, judge how likely and how serious harm could be, and decide on control measures; also the document that records this.
  • permit to workA formal written authorisation needed before high-risk work, such as hot work, entry into a confined space or electrical work, confirming that the hazards are under control.
  • toolbox talkA short, informal safety meeting on site, usually at the start of a shift, about one specific hazard or task, such as lifting operations or hot weather.
  • specificationA written document that describes the materials, standards, workmanship and testing required for a project. It is used together with the drawings.

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