SSSTS Risk Assessment & Method Statement Review 2

Question 1

What is a Method Statement and how does it relate to a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A Method Statement sets out the sequence of work and the safe system of work; together with the risk assessment it forms a RAMS document

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A Method Statement is the same document as a risk assessment

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A Method Statement replaces the risk assessment for low-risk activities

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A Method Statement is only required for high-rise construction

Question 2

When should a risk assessment be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

When there is reason to believe it is no longer valid (e.g., changes in conditions, after an accident) and at suitable intervals

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Only after a fatal accident

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Only when requested by the HSE

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At the start of the project and never again

Question 3

What is a 'generic' risk assessment and when is it acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment for typical activities that can be adapted for site-specific conditions; acceptable as a starting point but must be reviewed and amended for actual site conditions

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A fully adequate risk assessment that requires no amendment

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A risk assessment prepared by HSE for national use

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An assessment that applies only to a specific site

Question 4

What is the role of workers in the risk assessment process?

Accepted Answer

Workers should be consulted as they have practical knowledge of hazards not obvious to managers or safety professionals

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Workers have no formal role in risk assessment

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Risk assessments must be produced only by a safety professional

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Workers only need to sign the risk assessment to confirm they have read it

Question 5

What does RAMS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Risk Assessment and Method Statement

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Risk Analysis and Management System

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Regulatory Assessment for Managing Safety

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Risk Awareness and Monitoring Scheme

Question 6

What should a site supervisor do if a subcontractor's method statement does not adequately address a site-specific hazard?

Accepted Answer

Reject the method statement and require it to be revised before work commences

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Accept it and tell workers verbally about the unaddressed hazard

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Add a note to the method statement without the subcontractor's agreement

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Allow work to start and address the hazard if it arises