Templates & Guides
Dynamic Risk Assessment Form
Use this form to assess changing site conditions, confirm controls, and decide whether work can proceed safely.
Avoiding Back Injuries - Toolbox Talk
A short toolbox talk explaining how staff can avoid back injuries by planning manual handling tasks, using suitable aids and maintaining safe posture when lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads.
Safe Operating Procedure Form
Document a clear and repeatable safe method for routine work activities. This template helps employers define responsibilities, equipment, hazards, controls, and emergency arrangements in a consistent format.
What to Do if the Fire Alarm Sounds -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing covering what staff must do when the fire alarm sounds, including leaving by the nearest safe exit, reporting to the assembly point and waiting for permission before re-entering the building. It also prompts staff to identify their nearest exit, alternative escape route and assembly point.
General Permit to Work Form
Control higher risk tasks with a structured permit process. This template is useful for hot work, confined space entry, electrical work, work at height, and other activities that need formal authorisation.
COSHH Basics -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how staff can recognise hazardous substances, understand COSHH controls and reduce exposure during everyday work tasks.
Site Inductions and Visitor Safety -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how site inductions, clear rules and visitor controls help keep workers, contractors and visitors safe on site.
Safety Footwear and Preventing Foot Injuries -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how suitable safety footwear helps protect staff from slips, dropped objects, punctures and other foot injuries.
Fire Prevention in the Workplace -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how staff can reduce fire risks by controlling ignition sources, keeping escape routes clear and reporting hazards.
Choosing the Right PPE for the Task -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how staff can select, use and check suitable PPE for the hazards involved in each task.
Safe Lifting Techniques - Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how staff can lift, carry and set down loads safely to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.
Stop-Work Authority: When to Pause a Job -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining when staff should stop work, raise concerns and restart only once hazards are controlled.
Dynamic Risk Assessments Before Starting a Task -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how staff can pause, assess changing hazards and apply controls before starting or continuing work.
Why Risk Assessments Matter -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how risk assessments help identify hazards, reduce workplace risks and protect staff before work begins.
Reporting Near Misses and Unsafe Conditions -Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing explaining how and why staff should report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions before someone gets hurt.
Good Housekeeping in the Workplace - Toolbox Talk
A short safety briefing on keeping work areas clean, tidy and well-organised to reduce accidents, improve access and maintain a safer workplace.
