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Supplier Safety Forum November 2011 Point of Work Risk Assessment (PoWRA) Mark Davies

Learn why Point of Work Risk Assessment (PoWRA) is crucial in preventing workplace accidents & how to empower your workforce for proactive safety practices. Discover the importance of PoWRA in construction projects and how it aligns with safety standards and behavioral-based principles.

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Supplier Safety Forum November 2011 Point of Work Risk Assessment (PoWRA) Mark Davies

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  1. Supplier Safety ForumNovember 2011 Point of Work Risk Assessment(PoWRA)Mark Davies

  2. Why We Are Here? Share Learning Point of Work Risk Assessment (PoWRA)

  3. 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?

  4. Safety and Productivity are equally important Safety is an absolute everything else can be prioritised POWRA Behaviour

  5. POWRASafety 365 - Target Zero Safety No Incidents The Perfect Day Delivery Customer Profitable Satisfied

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. POWRA is a journey Is there a better way? Industry collaboration? THANK YOU Way Forward

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