A method statement as its name implies is a step wise statement or method described to perform a certain activity or operation. Method of statement can be in the form of a flowchart or a written step wise guide.
2. What is a method of statement?
A method statement as its name implies is a
step wise statement or method described to
perform a certain activity or operation. Method
of statement can be in the form of a flowchart
or a written step wise guide.
3. Method of Statement Benefits
In many cases and especially in the field of
construction, method statements are used to
understand the capabilities of potential service
providers by the clients or owners. The
contractors or suppliers are required to provide
the method of statements related to their
scope of work in order to pre-qualify for the
job.
4. Method Statement Best Practices
• Think you are writing the method of statement for a person who is going to the
shop floor to perform the work, so include everything which can help him.
• Always include the references to applicable standard or specification related to the
subject.
• Include tools and equipment required to perform the work.
• Arrange the order of activity in the natural flow of activity i.e. what is to be done
first must come first and the order is very important.
• Where required include images or sketches to clear the worker the site situation.
• Include the check points or inspection points.
• Include references to applicable documents/forms i.e. document/form number
etc.
• Link the method statement to the previous or following activity i.e. first check the
activity A has been completed which is required to start the activity B, or after
completion the product to be given to C department for finishing etc.
• Include prepared by, reviewed by and approved by and get signatures before
submitting to the customers.
5. How To Prepare A Method of
Statement
• Method statement can be prepared by just starting
from scratch as mentioned in above section, but the
best idea which saves time is to use a standard method
statement template or sample.
• When these kind of method statement samples are
available no need to reinvent the wheel and waste
time.
• Just use any available method statement template and
start writing your own input related to your industry
and you can get a good method statement easily.