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Point of Work General Risk Assessment

by Tom Moughan, from the Community

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Use this point of work general risk assessment to pause before starting a task, confirm scope, training, permits, PPE and equipment readiness, then identify hazards and choose effective control measures. Covers working at height, electricity, chemicals, manual handling, vehicles, confined spaces, noise, vibration, weather, infection risks and more. Record actions taken, reassess remaining risk, and only proceed when risk is low. Includes stop, think and act prompts, tool and permit checks, and sign-off.

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Rail Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA)

This Rail-based Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) template helps teams review hazards and controls before starting tasks on or near the railway. Work through pre-start checks for competence, PPE, documentation, and equipment condition. Assess common hazards such as falls from height, electricity, confined spaces, lifting equipment, vehicles, vibration, noise, weather, and contamination. Document control measures and residual risk levels, then brief the team, capture photos, and record signatures to confirm understanding.

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This pre-start dynamic risk assessment and safe system of work checklist helps teams verify site readiness for short duration, low hazard tasks. It guides users through Stop, Think, Act steps, confirming signage, permits, PPE, tool and access equipment condition, and competence. It lists common hazards such as working at height, vehicles, electricity, asbestos, dust, noise, vibration and weather, and prompts controls, COSHH references and additional measures. Includes a method statement section and workforce briefing sign off to ensure safe, compliant work starts.

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Point of Work Risk Assessment POWRA for Teams

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Point of Work Risk Assessment for Surveyors

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Point of Work General Risk Assessment

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