Safe Systems of Work

Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)

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.

What We Provide

We work closely with your operations teams to understand task requirements, hazards, and operational constraints. Our SSoW documentation is designed for real-world use—clear, visual, and focused on practical control implementation.

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.

Risk & Task Control

• GA02 - HSE Risk Assessment (semi-quantitative)
• GA03 - Risk Assessment (quantitative)
• GA04 - Return to work 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

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

Briefings

• GG01 - Custom Toolbox Talk Schedules (TBT)