Free Method Statement Templates

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Free Method Statement Templates for Safe and Compliant Workplaces

Ensure workplace safety, legal compliance, and risk management with our FREE Method Statement Templates. Unlike basic templates with empty fields, our documents are professionally drafted, fully structured, and ready for customisation and editing. Designed for construction, manufacturing, and high-risk industries, each template provides clear, HSE-compliant guidance on work procedures, hazard identification, and control measures. With integrated Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS), our templates help businesses streamline safety documentation and meet regulatory requirements. Download and customise your method statement templates today!

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Type	Document Title	Action
Method StatementFREEPDF	Abnormal Load Movement under the Special Types Order Method StatementDownload an abnormal load method statement: route planning, authority notices, loading and securing, driving the route, arrival and unloading.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Bay Docking with Trailer Restraints and Wheel Chocks Method StatementDownload a bay docking method statement: agreeing the bay, reversing on to the bay, securing the trailer, safe to load confirmation, loading and departure.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Bulk Powder Tanker Discharge Method StatementDownload a powder tanker discharge method statement: parking and securing, silo checks, connecting and earthing, pressurising, monitoring, disconnecting.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Cargo Bike and E-Bike Deliveries Method StatementDownload an e-bike delivery method statement: bike and e-bike checks, loading the cargo box, riding on roads and cycle paths, battery charging, end of shift.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Chemical IBC and Drum Loading and Securing Method StatementDownload a chemical IBC loading method statement: container and document checks, loading with the lift truck, securing the load, unloading and leak checks.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Clearing Conveyor and Sortation Line Jams Method StatementDownload a conveyor jam clearing method statement: stopping and isolating the line, clearing the jam, refitting guards, restarting with everyone clear.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Clinical Waste Collection and Transport Method StatementDownload a clinical waste method statement: checking containers, consignment notes, loading and securing, transport, delivery, vehicle cleaning.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Cold-Chain Loading and Unloading of Refrigerated Vehicles Method StatementDownload a cold chain loading method statement: pre-cooling the vehicle, loading with doors closed, recording temperatures, unloading into cold storage.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Collecting Customer Returns at the Doorstep Method StatementDownload a returns collection method statement: confirming returns, checking items, handling and loading, dealing with disputes, recording the collection.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Container Handling with Reach Stackers in Depots Method StatementDownload a container handling method statement: pre-use checks, ground and stack limits, weight checks, lifting with the spreader locked, moving low.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Container Securing, Twist-Lock and Seal Checks Before Dispatch Method StatementDownload a container check method statement: preparing the vehicle, twist-lock checks, container inspection, seal fitting and recording, weight verification.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Container Unloading (Destuffing) Including Shifted Cargo Method StatementDownload a container unloading method statement: positioning the container, fumigation and air checks, opening doors, checking shifted cargo, unloading.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Counterbalance Forklift Use on Ramps and Uneven Ground Method StatementDownload a forklift ramp method statement: route and gradient checks, pre-start checks, driving on slopes, uneven ground travel, parking and making safe.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Coupling and Uncoupling Articulated Trailers Method StatementDownload a trailer coupling method statement: area and trailer checks, reversing under, fifth wheel lock, connecting services, final checks, uncoupling.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Coupling and Uncoupling Drawbar Trailers Method StatementDownload a trailer coupling method statement: preparing the vehicles, engaging the drawbar coupling, connecting the services, brake test, uncoupling.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Cross-Docking Transfer Operations Method StatementDownload a cross-docking method statement: planning bays and lanes, unloading inbound vehicles, sorting and staging, loading outbound, peak traffic.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Curtainsider Opening and Unloading of Unstable Loads Method StatementDownload a curtainsider unloading method statement: parking and securing, opening the curtains, making the load safe, unloading, closing the curtains.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Daily Walkaround Check for HGVs and Vans Method StatementDownload a walkaround check method statement: parking and area checks, cab checks, outside checks, recording the check, reporting defects and out of service.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Deliveries to Construction Sites Method StatementDownload a site delivery method statement: booking the delivery slot, gate report, site traffic route, unloading while plant works, sign off and exit.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Deliveries to Hospitals, Schools and Public Buildings Method StatementDownload a delivery method statement: booking delivery slots, arriving and signing in, following site rules, unloading at the agreed point and signing out.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Depot Yard Fuel and Chemical Spill Response Method StatementDownload a spill response method statement: raising the alarm, securing the area, protecting drains, containing the spill, bagging waste, restocking the kit.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Depot Yard Gritting and Snow Clearing Method StatementDownload a yard gritting method statement: checking the forecast, gritting walkways and docks, clearing snow, re-gritting through the shift.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Dock Leveller Operation Method StatementDownload a dock leveller method statement: preparing the bay, setting the leveller, loading within rated load, returning the leveller, reporting faults.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Electric Fleet Vehicle Charging at Depots and Public Chargers Method StatementDownload an EV charging method statement: parking in the bay, checking charger and cable, connecting, cable management, disconnecting, fault response.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Flat-Rack and Open-Top Container Loading of Oversized Cargo Method StatementDownload a container loading method statement: container checks, lift and load planning, lifting the cargo, securing and sheeting, dispatch checks.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Flatbed Loading of Plant and Material Bundles Method StatementDownload a flatbed loading method statement: preparing the area, positioning the vehicle, loading plant, placing bundles, securing the load, departure checks.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Forklift Battery Charging and Changing Method StatementDownload a forklift battery charging method statement: parking, topping up batteries, connecting the charger, changing batteries, returning to service.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Forklift Loading and Unloading of Trailers Method StatementDownload a forklift loading method statement: trailer and floor checks, lift truck pre-use checks, opening the curtains, loading to the plan, closing up.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Fuel Tanker Discharge into Customer Storage Tanks Method StatementDownload a fuel tanker discharge method statement: parking, tank and bund checks, hose and earthing, discharge monitoring, disconnect and recording.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Fumigated Container Checks and Ventilation Before Unloading Method StatementDownload a fumigated container method statement: documents and labels, gas testing at the door, ventilating, retesting and clearance before unloading.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Gas Cylinder Loading, Securing and Transport Method StatementDownload a gas cylinder transport method statement: checking cylinders, loading and securing, ventilating, driving, unloading, leak response.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Gatehouse Control of Contractor and Visitor Vehicles at Depots Method StatementDownload a gatehouse control method statement: gate check-in, driver briefing and passes, directing to the bay, supervising loading, sign-out and departure.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Goods-In Receiving and Unloading Checks Method StatementDownload a goods-in unloading method statement: booking the vehicle in, checking load and paperwork, unloading, checking quantities and damage, signing off.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Handball Deliveries and Manual Unloading Method StatementDownload a handball unloading method statement: load planning, pre-journey checks, parking and preparing, unloading by hand, completing the delivery.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Handling and Quarantining Damaged Lithium Battery Parcels Method StatementDownload a damaged lithium battery parcel method statement: finding damaged parcels, isolating, moving to quarantine, fire response, recording and disposal.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Hazardous Waste Collection and Transport Method StatementDownload a hazardous waste transport method statement: paperwork and label checks, loading and securing, journey documents, delivery to the site, records.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	HGV and Trailer Safety Inspection (PMI) and Roller Brake Testing Method StatementDownload an HGV inspection method statement: booking and securing the vehicle, the safety inspection, the roller brake test, defect recording and sign-off.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	High-Level Warehouse Tasks from a MEWP Method StatementDownload a MEWP method statement: planning and selecting the MEWP, setup and pre-use checks, working at height, lowering the platform and recovery.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	High-Value Goods Deliveries Method StatementDownload a high value goods delivery method statement: route planning, securing the load, driving with check-ins, recipient checks, proof of delivery.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	ISO Tank Container Loading and Discharge Method StatementDownload an ISO tank loading method statement: tank and valve checks, earthing and bonding, hose connections, supervised transfer, capping and records.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Kerbside Deliveries and Unloading Method StatementDownload a kerbside delivery method statement: positioning the vehicle, securing the kerb, unloading with sack trucks and tail-lifts, moving off safely.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Load Distribution and Axle Weight Checks for Goods Vehicles Method StatementDownload a load distribution method statement: check plated weights, load the vehicle, weigh on the weighbridge, adjust the load, recheck after drops.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Load Securing with Straps, Chains and Edge Protection Method StatementDownload a load securing method statement: vehicle and equipment checks, preparing the load bay, positioning the load, applying restraints, final check.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Loading and Transporting Packaged Dangerous Goods (ADR) Method StatementDownload a dangerous goods method statement: documents and certificates, vehicle and package checks, loading and securing, journey and emergencies.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Loading and Unloading at Customer Sites without Loading Bays Method StatementDownload a loading and unloading method statement: agreeing the delivery point, parking on level ground, unloading by tail lift, signing for the delivery.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Lone Driver Check-In and Emergency Escalation Method StatementDownload a lone driver method statement: agreeing route and check-ins, journey check-ins, missed check-in action, driver emergency actions, record and review.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Lorry Loader Crane (Hiab) Deliveries Method StatementDownload a lorry loader crane method statement: planning the lift, setting stabilisers, slinging and lifting, setting down the load, stowing the crane.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	LPG Cylinder Changing on Forklift Trucks Method StatementDownload a lpg cylinder change method statement: parking and isolating the truck, removing the empty cylinder, fitting the full cylinder, leak checks, storage.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Medical Specimen and Pathology Sample Courier Transport Method StatementDownload a specimen courier method statement: collecting and checking packages, loading and securing them, driving between the points, delivering.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Minibus and Crew Transport Operations Method StatementDownload a minibus transport method statement: daily vehicle checks, boarding and seat belts, journey planning, breaks, breakdowns and alighting.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Motorcycle and Scooter Courier Deliveries Method StatementDownload a courier deliveries method statement: daily machine checks, loading and securing goods, riding to the weather, safe parking, lone check-ins.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Multi-Drop Route Planning and Load Sequencing Method StatementDownload a route planning method statement: drop sequence, weight and axle checks, loading in reverse drop order, securing the load, re-checks on the route.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Multi-Temperature Load Segregation in One Vehicle Method StatementDownload a multi-temperature loading method statement: vehicle preparation, setting temperatures, positioning bulkheads, loading to plan, weight checks.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	New and Agency Driver Onboarding, Licence Checks and Vehicle Familiarisation Method StatementDownload a driver onboarding method statement: licence and card checks, depot induction, vehicle familiarisation, assessed drive, route familiarisation.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Order Picking at Height with a Picker Truck Method StatementDownload a picker truck method statement: pre-use checks, platform and harness checks, travelling, picking at height, moving stock, parking and securing.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Out-of-Hours and Business Park Deliveries Method StatementDownload a night delivery method statement: access codes and drop points, arrival checks, lone working check-ins, unloading, reporting access problems.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Packing Dangerous Goods into Shipping Containers Method StatementDownload a dangerous goods packing method statement: documents and segregation, package checks, loading and securing, placarding, certificate.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Pallet Breakdown and Repalletising Method StatementDownload a pallet breakdown method statement: preparing the work area, removing wrap and straps, breaking down the load, rebuilding, wrapping and labelling.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Pallet Racking Inspection and Damage Reporting Method StatementDownload a pallet racking method statement: weekly checks, damage reporting, isolating damaged bays, arranging repairs, expert inspection, records.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Pallet Truck and Powered Pallet Truck Use in Warehouses Method StatementDownload a pallet truck method statement: pre-use checks, stable loads within the rating, marked routes, dock plates and tail lifts, charging and parking.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Parcel Hub Sortation Operations Method StatementDownload a parcel hub sortation method statement: pre-shift checks, inducting parcels, manual sorting, heavy parcels, clearing chutes, loading vehicles.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Postal Sack and Tray Handling Method StatementDownload a postal sack handling method statement: preparing the area, moving sacks and trays, lifting with good posture, loading vehicles, carrying bags.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Re-Securing a Shifted Load at a Delivery Stop Method StatementDownload a load securing method statement: stopping safely, checking the load, deciding the method, re-securing from ground level, reporting and continuing.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Reach Truck Put-Away and Retrieval at High Racking Method StatementDownload a reach truck method statement: pre-use truck checks, pallet and load checks, put-away at high racking, retrieval, and end-of-shift parking.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Reefer Container Plug-In and Disconnection Method StatementDownload a reefer plug-in method statement: checking plug and socket, connecting the unit, setting the temperature, monitoring, disconnecting and stowing.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Refuelling at Depot Fuel and AdBlue Pumps Method StatementDownload a refuelling method statement: preparing the vehicle and pump, dispensing fuel, topping up AdBlue, forecourt refuelling, recording fuel used.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Returns and Damaged Package Processing Method StatementDownload a returns processing method statement: receiving returns, checking for leaks and sharps, opening packages, sorting and segregating, waste disposal.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Reversing into Loading Bays with a Banksman Method StatementDownload a reversing method statement: agreeing signals and positions, clearing the reversing area, reversing slowly into the bay, securing the vehicle.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Road Traffic Collision Response at the Scene for Fleet Drivers Method StatementDownload a road collision response method statement: stopping the vehicle, making the scene safe, calling for help, first aid, exchanging details, reporting.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Roll-Cage Loading for Final-Mile Courier Routes Method StatementDownload a cage loading method statement: cage checks, loading parcels, moving cages, loading and securing cages, and returning empty cages.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Rural Deliveries on Narrow and Unlit Roads Method StatementDownload a rural delivery method statement: route planning, driving to the conditions, passing places and reversing, parking at the drop, livestock handling.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Shipping Container Loading (Stuffing) at a Warehouse Method StatementDownload a container loading method statement: checking the container, planning the load, stuffing with dunnage, securing the load, weighing and sealing.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Shrink-Wrapping and Strapping Pallets for Dispatch Method StatementDownload a pallet wrapping method statement: preparing pallets, changing film rolls, running the wrap cycle, strapping loads, clearing film waste.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Skip and Hook-Loader Placement and Collection Method StatementDownload a skip placement method statement: location and ground checks, highway permits, placing the skip level, covering the load, collection and securing.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Spill Response to Leaking Packages in Warehouses Method StatementDownload a spill response method statement: isolating the area, identifying the product, containing and absorbing, bagging waste, reporting and recording.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Tachograph Driver Card and Vehicle Unit Downloads Method StatementDownload a tachograph method statement: prepare the tool, download driver cards, download vehicle units, store and analyse data, discuss infringements.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Tail-Lift Loading of Roll Cages and Pallets Method StatementDownload a tail lift loading method statement: pre-use checks, vehicle positioning, moving loads, stowing and securing, tail-lift stowage before driving off.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Tipper Lorry Tipping Operations Method StatementDownload a tipper lorry tipping method statement: ground and overhead line checks, positioning the vehicle, tipping the load, freeing stuck loads, sheeting.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Truck-Mounted Forklift (Moffett) Deliveries Method StatementDownload a Moffett delivery method statement: checking the drop point, dismounting, travelling on site, unloading pallets, placing loads, remounting.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Two-Person Home Deliveries to Flats and Room of Choice Method StatementDownload a home delivery method statement: planning the load, parking and access checks, carrying items, placing in the room, removing packaging.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Unloading Heavy or Fragile Mixed Pallets Method StatementDownload a pallet unloading method statement: check the load, separate damaged pallets, unload with the lift truck, clear debris, record damage.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Urban Multi-Drop Van Deliveries Method StatementDownload a van delivery method statement: vehicle check, loading in drop order, driving the route, parking and unloading at each drop, managing time and breaks.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Van Parcel Courier Collections and Deliveries Method StatementDownload a parcel courier method statement: loading the van, driving the route, making deliveries, handling difficult encounters, returning to the depot.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Vehicle Breakdown on the Road – Driver Actions Until Recovery Method StatementDownload a vehicle breakdown method statement: move to safety, warn and clear the area, call for help, secure the load, hand over to recovery.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Vehicle Defect Reporting and Taking Vehicles Off the Road Method StatementDownload a vehicle defect method statement: walkaround checks, defect recording, roadworthiness decisions, stopping and making safe, off-the-road tagging.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Very Narrow Aisle Truck Operations Method StatementDownload a VNA truck method statement: pre-use checks, aisle set-up, pedestrian control, operating within limits, stranded operator recovery and parking.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create
Method StatementFREEPDF	Yard Shunting of Trailers with a Shunter Tractor Method StatementDownload a yard shunting method statement: shunter pre-use checks, yard plan, coupling the trailer, moving at yard speed, reversing onto the bay.Category: Fleet & Logistics	Create

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Frequently asked questions

Are these method statement templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Over 87 free UK method statement templates, free to use forever, no paywall. Customise to your task and download as a professional HSE-compliant PDF.

What is a method statement?

A method statement is a detailed document describing how a specific task will be carried out safely. It identifies the hazards, control measures, sequence of work, equipment used, PPE required, and the named persons responsible.

What is a RAMS document?

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement — a combined document that pairs the hazard-and-controls analysis (risk assessment) with the task-by-task work plan (method statement). UK construction commonly requires RAMS for high-risk activities.

What's the difference between a method statement and a RAMS document?

A method statement covers the "how" — the safe work plan. A RAMS document is broader: it combines the method statement with a risk assessment for the same task. Many UK clients ask for RAMS specifically for high-risk work.

Do you have a method statement template for electrical works?

Yes. We have multiple electrical method statement templates — general electrical installation, first-fix and second-fix electrical, socket and switch installation, consumer unit / fuse board installation, electrical testing and inspection, EV charger installation, temporary site electrics, and more.

Can I download method statement templates in PDF or Word format?

Every method statement template downloads as a professional PDF. Standard and Pro plans also unlock Word (.docx) export for further editing in Microsoft Word.

Do you have method statement templates for asbestos removal?

Yes. Our asbestos removal and management method statement template aligns with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) and HSE guidance for licensed and non-licensed asbestos work.

Are these method statement templates HSE-compliant?

Yes. Every template aligns with HSE guidance, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), and other relevant UK regulations (Work at Height 2005, COSHH 2002, CAR 2012 for asbestos, etc.) depending on the task.

How do I customise a method statement template to my specific task?

Open the template in our interactive generator and edit the sequence of work, equipment list, PPE requirements, hazard register, and named responsible persons to match your specific site and task.

Do you have method statement templates for hot works?

Yes. Our hot works / welding / cutting / grinding method statement template covers the controls required to manage fire risk, exposure to fumes, and contact hazards during hot work activities.

Can I download these method statements as RAMS?

Yes. Use the method statement template alongside a matching risk assessment template to build a complete RAMS document for your client. Our generators support combining them into one downloadable PDF.

Free Method Statement Templates