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Point of Work Safety Assessment (POWRA)

by Jem Criddle, from the Community

This Point of Work Safety Assessment (POWRA) template helps supervisors and crews verify pre-start requirements and manage dynamic risks at the job site. It covers reading and understanding RAMS or method statements, PPE readiness, equipment and plant certifications, and worker competence before attending site. The checklist prompts users to identify hazards such as working at height, lifting, access equipment, manual handling, electricity, traffic safety, hazardous substances, excavations, and confined spaces. It includes checks for permits, inductions, lift plans, and site conditions, plus space for additional control measures. A comprehensive toolbox talk topic list is provided, along with guidance on weekly revalidation when tasks remain unchanged. Use this form to document controls, approvals, and continuous improvement for safer site operations.

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Point of Work Safety Assessment
Use this Point of Work Safety Assessment template to complete a dynamic risk check before starting tasks on site. Verify RAMS and method statements have been read, confirm PPE, plant certifications and operator competency, and check permits to work. Identify hazards such as working at height, lifting, electricity, traffic, hazardous substances, excavations and confined spaces, then document required control measures. Record relevant toolbox talks, attach lift plans and inspections, and capture sign-off from the site supervisor. Revalidate if the task remains unchanged for up to one week.
by Jem Criddle, from the Community
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Point of Work Risk Assessment POWRA Checklist
This Point of Work Risk Assessment POWRA template helps supervisors and teams assess site conditions at the point of work before any task begins. It guides users to verify documentation, tools, PPE, and access, identify common hazards such as working at height, manual handling, vehicles, electricity, noise, vibration, dust and fumes, and specify additional controls when required. The template also includes a review section to capture new hazards, lessons learned, and suggestions, supporting safer, compliant starts to work activities.
by Tom Muldowney, from the Community
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Point of Work Risk Assessment POWRA for Teams
This Point of Work Risk Assessment POWRA template helps supervisors and teams assess risks at the point of work before any task begins. It guides users to verify documentation, access, equipment condition and PPE, then evaluate common hazards such as working at height, flying objects, chemicals, confined spaces, electricity, noise, vibration and manual handling. The workflow supports adding required controls, recording at risk findings, and completing a review to capture lessons learned and further safety suggestions. Use it to promote safer site practices and consistent, auditable decision making across teams.
by Admin User, from the Community
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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.
by Ian Gibson, from the Community
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Point of Work Safety Assessment (POWRA)

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