A Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) is a workplace risk assessment carried out by supervisors prior to start of activity. It is used to identify those things, situations, processes and activities that may cause harm particularly to people.
POWRA should be completed at the point of work, before you start. One completed POWRA form can apply to the whole team.
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Part 1 : Get Safe for Work
Before you start
Answer the beIow, f you answer No to any of the Following, please ensure that you inform the Responsible Persons and resolve Prior to Starting.
Do you have the right documentation for the job? Risk Assessments, Permits and Method Statements.
Are the power tools and leads tested?
Do you have the right PPE for the job?
Are scaffolds and towers inspected?
Is there Safe Access?
Part 2 : Think - Act
If you Think the Task Requires additional controls - Select At Risk,
Describe what is needed prior to commencing work.
Implement the Controls and Continue
Slips, trip or fall on the same level hazard?
Falls From Height
Falling or flying objects Hazard?
Chemical/Harmful Substances
Heat/Fire/Explosion/Hot works
Asphyxiation / Drowning
Risk to Plant
Stationary objects Contact Risk
Overturn/Collapse
Manual handling
Insecure load
Vehicle/ Contactor exclusion Risk
Contractor /Contractor exclusion Risk
Confined spaces (Permit Req’d)
Dust/Fumes
Noise
Vibration
Electricity
Radiation
Contamination
Poor lighting
Temperature
Adverse weather
Pinch/ Trapping Points
Dust/Fumes
Others Please specify
Part 3 : Review
Has the Works created any New Hazards
Are there any lesson that were learn from the days Works
Are there any further safety Suggestions or Concerns Regarding the the days proceedings that you would like to communicate to Management?
Robert Gray
Point of work risk assessment (POWRA)
A Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) is a workplace risk assessment carried out by supervisors prior to start of activity. It is used to identify those things, situations, processes and activities that may cause harm particularly to people.
POWRA should be completed at the point of work, before you start. One completed POWRA form can apply to the whole team.
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