Free Word template for a method statement (arbetsberedning)
A method statement explains how a work task will be carried out so that risks are managed before work starts. Our Word template (.docx) gives you a clear structure so you do not start from a blank document—while leaving a path to digital method statements with signing and versioning in RAMSagent.
Who is the template for?
Site managers, supervisors, project managers and smaller contractors who need a document they can use in site meetings, on-site and with subcontractors. It helps when you do not yet have a company-wide document standard, or when you must capture a concrete task quickly.
It does not replace site inspections, competent staff or assessment of your unique conditions—but it lowers the barrier to writing down what you have agreed.
What the Word file includes
The file follows a logical flow: planned work, hazards to consider, controls that must be in place before start, and how self-checks are recorded. You get table areas for tasks, responsible people and dates, plus space for signature so the document also works in binders or as a PDF.
The template provides structure; you remain responsible that the content matches your assignment and actual risk picture, including applicable local requirements.
Static template vs RAMSagent
A Word template is static: it reminds you which headings should exist, but it does not draft wording from the task, send reminders or link all method statements in a project.
RAMSagent expands short descriptions into drafts grounded in typical hazards for the selected industry and the regulatory context for your chosen market—so you can review, adjust and sign in one workflow.
Industry guides and “work preparation construction”
If you need deeper content for a trade or task, our industry guides describe typical hazards and common controls.
Start from the method-statement overview page, pick the industry that matches your job, then try a free account when you want to see text, tables and signing in the platform.
Free Word template: method statement
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Free Word template: method statement
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Frequently asked questions
- Can we use the template commercially?
- Yes, it is intended for practical project work. It is not legal advice—ensure content reflects your decisions, risk assessment and applicable requirements.
- Is the guide available in other languages?
- Yes—switch language on the site. The Word file is a general structure; adapt language and legal references so they match the jurisdictions where you operate.
- Does this replace a full risk assessment?
- No. Method statements and risk assessments are related but different. The template helps document the plan around the task; you must still ensure hazards are identified, controls are adequate and responsibility is clear before work begins.