Creating method statement's on BrightSafe is super simple and can be done in just a few easy to follow steps. 

Creating a new Method Statement

All you need to do is click the 'Add a new statement' button to get started and follow each of the interactive steps. Let's look at each section of creating your method statement in a little more detail.

Step 1

Statement Details

In this first section, you'll need to enter some basic details for the method statement you're creating including:

• A title for your method statement.
• A reference number if needed.
• The date that this statement was prepared.
• A description of the activity.
• Your organisation name, country, and the location of the site.
• The plan/Area if needed.

Once filled in just click 'Save and Continue' to move on to the next step.

Step 2

People

In the next section, you'll need to enter some details of the people involved in the method statement including:

• Who prepared the statement.
• Their job title (if needed.)
• The project/works manager.
• Some contact details for them.
• Who the people at risk are.

Once filled in just click 'Save and Continue' to move on to the next step.

Step 3

Work Activities

Now that we've got some basic information about the statement you're creating and the people involved in this, next you'll need to select which high-risk activities will be carried out.

Once you have selected at least 1, you can then head to the bottom and select 'Save and continue' to move on to the next step.

Step 4

Equipment

On this step, you'll need to select what equipment would be used. Just select any equipment that is applicable to the statement.

If the protective personal equipment (PPE) required is not an option, you can add this manually. Just add the name of the PPE into the Equipment box and click the 'Add another' button.

Once you have selected all the equipment needed, you can then head to the bottom and click 'Save and continue'.

Step 5

Activities

You'll now need to add details for any hazards, risks and what follow-up actions you may need to take. To do this you'll need to add;

• The step title (describing the activity.)
• Details of the potential hazard.
• The risks presented from the hazard.
• The control measures required.

Once filled in click 'Save current step' to save and add your action.

You can then click the pink plus button at the top to add any additional steps that may be required. Once you've added all of the steps needed you can click 'Save and continue' to move on to the next step.

Step 6

Review

In this last step, you'll need to fill in some details on when this method statement is due to be reviewed including:

• The date of the review
• Who will be assigned to conduct the review

We'll then automatically create a task for the reviewer so that they know when this is due.

Once completed just click 'Save and complete' to complete and save your method statement. A copy of this will be securely stored in the 'Method statement' section of BrightSafe under 'Risk management' so you can always refer back to it.

If you don't want to create your method statement from scratch or just need a hand on what to include in your method statement we have a generous suite of templates available in your library.

Just head to the 'Library' section on the right, search for a template you want to view and click on the name to open it up to view the details and activities. You can then use the handy 'Copy' button to copy over all the details in the template to a new draft method statement on your method statement section.

Need to leave a method statement partway through? No problem, we'll keep a draft copy for you to continue whenever you're ready in the method statement section of your account.

To copy a method statement you've already started, just click on the three dots in the top right corner of the method statement and select 'Copy' to duplicate it.

If you no longer need a method statement and it's still in the draft stage just click on the three dots in the top right corner of the method statement and select 'Delete' to permanently remove this from your account.