Search Method Statements and RAMS
Method statements and risk assessment method statements (RAMS) define how maintenance and construction work should be carried out safely. PM Assist makes these documents searchable, so you can quickly find specific procedures, risk controls, and safety requirements.
The Role of Method Statements in FM
Method statements describe the step-by-step procedure for carrying out a specific task safely. In facilities management, method statements are required for most maintenance and repair activities, particularly those involving work at height, hot works, confined space entry, electrical isolation, and work on pressurised systems.
Over time, buildings accumulate a library of method statements for different activities. Contractors submit method statements as part of the permit-to-work process, and these should be retained as part of the building's safety documentation.
Searching Method Statements for Specific Procedures
PM Assist allows you to search across all your method statements for specific safety information. You can ask questions like "What is the safe procedure for working on the cooling towers?" or "What PPE is required for work in the basement tank room?" and get source-cited answers from the relevant method statements.
This is particularly useful when reviewing method statements submitted by new contractors, where you may want to compare their proposed approach against established procedures already documented for the building.
- Search across all method statements simultaneously
- Find safety procedures for specific maintenance tasks
- Locate PPE requirements and risk control measures
- Compare contractor proposals against existing documentation
Supporting the Permit-to-Work Process
Access to method statements is a key part of the permit-to-work process. Before a permit is issued, the authorising person needs to review the method statement and confirm that appropriate safety measures are in place. PM Assist speeds up this review process by making all method statements searchable.
When reviewing a new method statement, you can also search PM Assist for relevant O&M manual information, such as isolation procedures and equipment specifications, to ensure the method statement is appropriate for the specific equipment being worked on.
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