Loading Bay Safety Toolbox Talk
Secure the vehicle before loading - every single time
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- Editable Word format
- Add your company logo
- Attendance register included
Loading bays are high-risk areas where vehicles, pedestrians, and moving loads all converge. Falls from loading bays and being struck by vehicles are leading causes of warehouse injuries. This toolbox talk covers the key hazards and controls to keep everyone safe during loading and unloading operations.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Understand loading bay hazards - falls, struck by vehicles, crush injuries, slips
- Always use vehicle restraint systems or wheel chocks before loading
- Drivers must stay in designated safe areas during loading operations
- Use dock levellers and edge protection correctly
- Never enter a trailer while the vehicle is unsecured
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Loading Bay Safety 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 (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
HSE Guidance HSG76
Employers must ensure loading bays are safe for use, with appropriate edge protection and traffic management. This toolbox talk supports your duty to provide safe systems of work for loading operations.
Key Takeaway
“Secure the vehicle before loading. Every single time.”
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