Free Method Statement Builder

Plan the work in the order it will happen. This free builder helps tradespeople create an editable, site-specific method statement draft with job details, ordered steps, controls, equipment, access, emergency arrangements and a clear print layout. No account is needed.

Important: the builder is a drafting aid, not a safety approval. Review the real site, your risk assessment, product instructions and project requirements with a competent person before anyone relies on the document. If the method changes, stop and revise it.

If you need to organise hazards and controls first, start with our free Risk Assessment Generator. For an explanation and example, read how to write a method statement for a small trade job.

How to use the builder

  1. Enter the project, site and responsible people.
  2. Start with blank steps or load editable job prompts. Replace generic wording with your real method.
  3. Put the steps in the actual work order and add controls, equipment and checks to each one.
  4. Complete access, PPE, emergency, change-control and handover arrangements that apply.
  5. Review the preview with the people doing the work. Download the JSON project file to edit later, or print/save a PDF after competent review.

What the tool does—and what it cannot do

Your entries stay in the browser while you work. A downloaded JSON file keeps an editable copy; Print lets your browser save a PDF. The optional business-profile saving is your choice. The builder cannot inspect a site, decide whether controls are adequate, or certify compliance. Its prompts are examples to edit or remove.

The Health and Safety Executive explains how method statements describe a job in logical sequence and draw on risk assessment findings. For work at height, HSE advises clear, task-specific statements that identify equipment and what to do if the method changes. Check current guidance for your activity and location.

Frequently asked questions

Can I print or download the method statement?

Yes. Use Print to print or save a PDF. Use the JSON project download if you want to re-open the draft for editing later.

Can I add my company details?

Yes. Business name, contact details and logo are optional. Review the final document before sharing it.

Is a generated document automatically safe to use?

No. The generated file is a draft. A competent person must check the work method, current risks, access, controls and site arrangements before it is used.

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