Risk assessments and safety method statements

Risk assessment and method statements

Clear, site-specific risk assessments and method statements underpin the safe and controlled delivery of all maintenance work.

Risk assessments are produced in the context of the work scope, structure and operating environment, identifying hazards and defining proportionate control measures.

From this, a detailed method statement is developed, setting out the safe system of work for each stage of the task, including access arrangements, protection measures and rescue planning.

Understanding risk assessment and safety method statements

At Evolve, safety comes first with thorough risk assessments and safety method statements (SMS), identifying and managing risks at every stage to protect teams, clients, and assets.

What is a risk assessment?
Risk assessment is the process of evaluating a site, work location, and task to identify potential hazards that could cause harm to people, structures, assets, or the environment, and determining the necessary control measures to reduce the risk to acceptable levels. A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm, and risk is determined by evaluating both the likelihood and consequence of that hazard being realised (Risk = Likelihood x Consequence).
Following the hierarchy of control measures, we assess and control hazards and risks, and create detailed safety method statements (SMS) that outline the safe system of work for all stages of every project. The SMS includes a comprehensive rescue plan to ensure our team is prepared for all stages of the task. This meticulous planning guarantees that every aspect of the project is managed safely, from start to finish.
What is a safety method statement? (SMS)
A safety method statement (SMS) is an action plan detailing how a safe system of work will be established and maintained for the duration of a project, job, or task. An SMS outlines the working procedures for each stage of the project and includes a detailed rescue plan covering all technicians, from the beginning of the task to its completion.
Through a thorough understanding of the scope, hazards, and control measures, we determine:
Team size and qualifications required
Equipment and tool needs
Control measures
Rescue requirements
Securing all necessary resources.

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