Supplier Safety Forum November 2011 Point of Work

Supplier Safety Forum November 2011 Point of Work Risk Assessment (Po. WRA) Mark Davies

Why We Are Here? Share Learning Point of Work Risk Assessment (Po. WRA)

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 } } Completed and Approved in advance of the Work Associated Permits } 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 A 1 D 2 B – 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