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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: easycleanwindows on October 15, 2003, 10:14:52 pm

Title: Method Statements?
Post by: easycleanwindows on October 15, 2003, 10:14:52 pm

Can somebody please explain a method statement....what are they?what they for?who needs one?
much appreciated

steve

Title: Re: Method Statements?
Post by: STEVE71163 on October 15, 2003, 10:46:23 pm

Hi Steve,
            A method statement just shows the customer how you are going to clean their windows  whether by ladder or pole for example but it is usually accompanied by a risk assessment. :D

Hope this makes sense ???

Steve Lowe

Title: Re: Method Statements?
Post by: Gallagher on October 15, 2003, 10:47:07 pm

Method Statements are used to inform the client of the systematic way in which you will work while on site.
Example- Before commencing work we will sign in all operatives. we will inform relevant site manager before commencing work. All operatives will be given designated areas to work. in case of a fire we know your drill procedure. Any aspiring professional window cleaner needs Method Statement, Risk Assesment and Health and Safety Policy

Title: Re: Method Statements?
Post by: Gallagher on October 15, 2003, 11:00:37 pm

To add to the previous note about Method Statement Any one out there who employs a window cleaner, my advice is make sure you give your new employee. Health & Safety Policy, Method Statements Risk Assesment Equal Ops Policy( If applicable) and a make sure they sign to say they have read and fully understand the contents of the documents. So when they eventually try to claim industrial injury you have got some come back up. Usual excuse for self injury is they claim lack of training. Finally make sure they have a contract of employment. ( If they have not got one you are breaking employment legislation

Title: Re: Method Statements?
Post by: gibbouk on October 21, 2003, 05:07:20 pm

has anyone got a template for a method statement in word or excel