Supplier Safety ForumNovember 2011

Point of Work Risk Assessment

(PoWRA)

Mark Davies

Why We Are Here?

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Point of Work Risk Assessment

(PoWRA)

Why do we need POWRA?

Many accidents and incidents are result from a change to the planned methodology (Work Package Plan) e.g.:

• Differing site conditions

• Alternative plant/equipment

• Alternative resources

When we investigate these accidents and incidents we found that change had not been recognised.

How do we get our workforce to recognise change?

Safety and Productivity are equally important

Safety is an absolute everything else can be prioritised

POWRA Behaviour

POWRASafety 365 - Target Zero

The Perfect Day

Delivery

ProfitableCustomerSatisfied

Safety

No Incidents

What is a POWRA?

It is:

• A final check made by the gang before starting work

• Confirmation that all agreed controls are in place

• A means of empowering the workforce to take ownership of their work area

• A route to seek revisions to an approved method of work

Where does POWRA fit?

Construction Phase Plan }

Work Package Plan }

Task Briefing }

Associated Permits }

POWRA – completed at the Point of Work

Completed and Approved in advance of the Work

Behaving Safely StandardTHE FOUR KEY AREAS ARE:

• Follow the Rules – (Standards)

• Speak Up – (Communication)

• Be Aware & - (Risk management)

• Get Involved – (Involvement)

As part of Behavioural Based Safety, POWRA encourages and promotes engagement

Be Aware of the site conditions and changes to WPP

Speak Up about what needs to be changed

Get Involved with making improvements

Follow Rules, agree changes to WPP

Examples of Recent EventsWesthampstead Station – the safe system of work in place for the movement of bulk bags around site included the use of a telehandler.

POWRA would have highlighted:

• Site conditions and

• Alternative item of plant used

A1 D2B – Operative cut his arm with a cut off saw after slipping while cutting the central reserve concrete barrier.POWRA would have highlighted:

• Lack of space / poor access

• Need for different method of work

• POWRA is a journey

• Is there a better way?

• Industry collaboration?

THANK YOU

Way Forward