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

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

How do we get our workforce to recognise change? 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 No Incidents The Perfect Day Used to emphasise that the business wants all of the above everyday, however in the event that that is not possible we can afford to disappoint our client, we can afford to miss delivery but we cannot and must not compromise on safety. This can be used at all levels from operatives who customer may be their supervisor to yourselves and above. Delivery Customer Profitable 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 } POWRA – completed at the Point of Work Completed and Approved in advance of the 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