A Safe System of Work should include which components?

• A. Method statements
• B. Competent personnel
• C. Supervision
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

A Safe System of Work is a documented, structured way to plan and carry out tasks so risks are controlled from start to finish. The procedure should specify the exact way the task is to be done, so workers follow the same safe steps and hazards are properly managed—this is the method statement. People doing the work must be competent, meaning they have the right training, knowledge, and skills to perform the task safely and apply the controls. There should also be supervision to ensure the procedure is followed, to spot and correct unsafe actions, and to monitor safety as work progresses. When these elements come together, risk is effectively controlled throughout the activity. So all of these components belong in a Safe System of Work.