Question :

A safe system of work is a formal procedure which results from a systematic examination of a task in order to identify all the hazards and assess the risks with a view to ensuring that all hazards are eliminated or the remaining risks are minimised.

(a) Identify the components of a safe system of work.

(b) Describe five essentials steps in developing safe systems of work.

(c) Devise a safe system of work for undertaking electrical works.

(d) The key feature of a ‘method statement' is that it provides a sequence for carrying out an identified task to ensure the safety of employees and others. In such cases, it is necessary not only to know what the control measures are, but also to carry out the work in a particular order.

Describe briefly what is meant by ‘method statement'.