My take is that an employer should be able to produce a bespoke Method Statement for every job he erects, taking into account all the variables. One of the most important being the materials/systems to be used.
Where he obtains his information,from the client, on the forum,manufactures information or indeed Google, is up to him.The M.S. is not to impress the client but to give your scaffolders a safe system of work on site,informing them of all known hazards
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As to the guy who declines to wear his safety harness,or indeed any other disregard of safety procedure's
Section 2 (1) of the health and safety at work act. states..........
" Every employer must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health safety and welfare at work of all his employee's"