Safe Systems of Work

Safe Systems of Work

Safe Systems of Work are risk-controlled, task-specific procedures designed to keep people safe while ensuring operations run efficiently. We develop comprehensive SSoW documentation that is practical, auditable, and compliant with UK legislation.

Our SSoW services cover all aspects of task planning, hazard identification, control implementation, and emergency procedures. Whether for routine operations, maintenance activities, or high-risk specialist work, we create systems that are clear, implementable, and defensible. We work closely with your operations teams to understand task requirements, hazards, and operational constraints — from simple task cards to complex Permits to Work systems, our approach ensures controls are proportionate to risk, implementable by your teams, and defensible in audit and incident investigation.

Services Available

Risk & Task Control

• GA02 - HSE Risk Assessment (semi-quantitative)
• GA03 - Risk Assessment (quantitative)
• GA04 - Return to work risk assessment
• GA05 - Expectant/new mothers risk assessment
• GA06 - Young persons' risk assessment
• GA07 - Post-completion defect work risk assessment
• GC19 - Point of work risk assessment

Method Statements & Control

• GA08 - Method statement
• GA09 - Method statement review
• GA10 - RAMS review
• GA11 - Briefing sheet
• GC06 - Managing hot work checklist

Permits & Task Authorisation

• GC07 - Hot work permit
• GC09 - Electrical permit to work
• GD12 - Permit to dig
• GD14 - Work on HV equipment permit
• GD19 - Confined space permit
• GD21 - Entry/access permit
• GC16 - Site crane permit to lift (Part 1)
• GC16 - Site crane permit to lift (Part 2)

Briefings

• GG01 - Custom Toolbox Talk Schedules (TBT)
• GA12 - Induction training checklist
• GA13 - Site induction register