Method statement template is a document which anybody can use for creating the method statement from scratch.
A good method statement template may elaborate some examples in order to easily understand the intention of the sections of the document.
On this page you can find a complete and thoroughly reviewed method statement template which talks about the minimum contents of a construction method of statement.
Where necessary you can add pictures/images/sketches etc to explain the work flow of the activity.
Below is a complete method statement template in which you can find some guidelines and actual text which you will need to change as per the required method statement.
1. Purpose
In this section you can briefly mention the purpose of the method statement which normally just tells that which activity you are going to cover and why it is required.
To establish a standard maintenance procedure during compressor replacement on Air-conditioning units and refrigeration system. This will also serve as a guideline for newly hired employee which will be dealing with Air conditioning unit Maintenance activity.
2. Scope Of Work
This section tells about the scope of work i.e. in which area, building, block or equipment the method will be applied, also including the duration is recommended for validity of a method of statement.
The scope of this standard method statement covers all equipment at the project which uses refrigerant compressor that may include Chiller Units, Package Units, Split A/C Units, Cold Store Units, Window Type A/C’s, etc.
The method statement is applicable for a period of one year as per contract.
3. Responsibilities
Include brief responsibilities of all personnel who will be involved for execution of the work for which you are going to write a method statement.
It is the responsibility of the A/C Technician to replace the damage compressor either with a new one or a used unit.
The Supervisor and the Site Engineer should make sure that this maintenance procedure will be followed during the maintenance activities.
4. Abbreviations/Terms
Include the abbreviations and terms which you will use in method statement.
This is the main area where the focus should be more while writing a method statement. You can split this section in two part i.e. pre-requirements and then actual procedure.
Try to write in short sentences the natural flow of work, where required include figures and images mentioned in the project specifications or related standards. Try to give references to other procedure or standards where required.
For your understanding below is a complete sample procedure.
6. References
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