TBT-DRO-04810-15 minsStruck By
Dropped Objects Toolbox Talk
Prevent objects falling and striking workers below
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- Attendance register included
Dropped objects cause serious head injuries and fatalities, particularly in construction. This toolbox talk covers tool tethering, exclusion zones, toe boards, and other controls to prevent dropped object incidents.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Understand the serious risk of dropped objects
- Know the controls to prevent objects falling
- Learn about tool tethering and containment
- Identify when exclusion zones are needed
- Understand the importance of toe boards and netting
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Dropped Objects matters - statistics and real-world impact
- •Legal requirements - employer and employee duties under UK law
- •Key hazards and risk factors to recognise
- •Step-by-step safe working practices
- •Common mistakes to avoid
- •Warning signs to watch for and report
- •Do's and Don'ts quick reference guide
- •Discussion questions for team engagement
What's Included
- Comprehensive 2-page toolbox talk
- Attendance register with 18 sign-off rows
- Session info table (date, location, presenter, duration)
- Editable Word format - add your logo and customise
- Ready to print and deliver
Regulatory Compliance
Primary Regulation:
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Also relevant:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Measures must be taken to prevent objects falling from height. Exclusion zones, netting, and tool tethering should be used where appropriate. This toolbox talk supports compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Key Takeaway
“Tether tools, secure materials, protect those below.”
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