WorksheetsMethod statements
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a method statement in the context of Construction and Building Services Engineering?
A method statement is a document detailing how a particular task or activity will be carried out. It is a step-by-step process of how a task is to be carried out.
A method statement is a financial report outlining the costs of a construction project.
A method statement is a legal contract between the client and the contractor.
A method statement is a list of all the materials required for a construction project.
A method statement is used after which of the following has been carried out?
Project planning
Risk assessment
Budget approval
Site inspection
A method statement is a method of control that is used after a risk assessment of an operation has been carried out.
True
False
A method statement should detail the possible ______/risks associated with your particular part of the project.
dangers
benefits
costs
delays
According to the slide on Method statements, what should a method statement show?
How the work will be managed safely
The cost of the project
The names of the workers
The weather conditions
According to the slide on Method statements, what is one of the methods a method statement should detail? Fill in the blank: The methods of ______ to be established.
control
measurement
transport
communication
What is a method statement?
A written safe system of work
A type of contract
A building material
A safety inspection report
Method statements are agreed between which of the following?
A client and principal contractor
A principal contractor and contractor
Both A and B
A client and a supplier
Fill in the blank: A method statement should specify the activities to be undertaken on a ______-by-______ basis.
stage-by-stage
day-by-day
hour-by-hour
case-by-case
Fill in the blank: A method statement should specify all the ______ necessary to protect site operators.
precautions
documents
machines
permits
Fill in the blank: A method statement should specify the client's employees and members of the ______ who could be affected by site activities.
public
management
staff
committee
According to the slide on Method statements, who may produce and agree method statements for a range of high-risk activities prior to starting work?
A) A client and principal contractor
B) Only the client
C) Only the principal contractor
D) The workers only
Fill in the blank: A method statement should include arrangements for ________, e.g. to roofs.
access
lighting
painting
plumbing
Fill in the blank: Methods for safeguarding ________ structures should be considered in a method statement.
existing
future
temporary
planned
Fill in the blank: Structural stability precautions, e.g. temporary ________ arrangements, are part of a method statement.
shoring
plumbing
wiring
painting
Fill in the blank: A method statement should specify the ________ and equipment to be used.
plant
location
duration
cost
Method statements in certain cases may: ________ for those carrying out the work.
identify training needs
increase financial risks
reduce communication
ignore safety protocols
Method statements in certain cases may: mention specially-trained ________ for certain activities.
operators
drivers
inspectors
managers
According to the passage, what is the main purpose of a method statement in construction?
To provide a schedule for the project
To control the operation and ensure all concerned are aware of hazards
To list the materials needed
To assign workers to tasks
Fill in the blank: The method statement is always '________ Specific'.
Site
Time
Material
Worker
Who must write method statements according to the passage?
Any worker
A competent person familiar with the work processes
The project manager only
The client
According to the passage, what should method statements contain information about?
The cost of materials
The order and method of construction with reference to work procedures
The names of all workers
The weather conditions
According to the obligations for all employers (contractors) in construction and building services engineering, what document must they prepare regarding their activities on the construction site?
A document detailing the methodology and technology of the work (Methodology of Work Execution).
A document listing only the names of workers present on site.
A document describing the history of the construction company.
A document outlining the lunch break schedule for workers.
Who is responsible for identifying potential hazards and preparing a Risk Assessment and Method Statement on a construction site?
The employer (the H&S expert).
The site visitors.
The equipment suppliers.
The local residents.
The logical outcome of the risk assessment process is the preparation of a Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
True
False
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