Supplier Safety Forum
November 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?
POWRA Behaviour
Safety and Productivity are equally
important
Safety is an absolute everything else can
be prioritised
POWRA
Safety 365 - Target Zero
Safety
No Incidents
The Perfect
Day
Delivery
Profitable
Customer
Satisfied
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
}
Completed and
Approved in advance
of the Work
POWRA – completed at the Point of Work
Behaving Safely Standard
THE 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 Events
Westhampstead 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
Way Forward
• POWRA is a journey
• Is there a better way?
• Industry collaboration?
THANK YOU