Working Around HGVs Toolbox Talk
If you can't see their mirrors, they can't see you
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- Attendance register included
HGVs have huge blind spots - a driver may not see you even if you can see their mirrors. An HGV can weigh 44 tonnes. It cannot stop quickly. It will not feel you. This toolbox talk covers how pedestrians and HGVs can be kept apart and the extreme caution needed when they must interact.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Understand HGV blind spots - front, left side, rear, and right side danger zones
- Never walk behind or alongside a moving or manoeuvring HGV
- Use designated pedestrian routes and crossings
- Make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of an HGV
- Wear hi-vis in all vehicle movement areas
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Working Around HGVs 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
Workplace Transport Safety HSG136
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Employers must manage workplace transport risks including segregation of pedestrians and vehicles. This toolbox talk supports your duty to provide information on HGV hazards and safe behaviours.
Key Takeaway
“If you can't see their mirrors, they can't see you. Stay well clear.”
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