Roofwork Safety Toolbox Talk
Prevent falls from roofs and through fragile surfaces
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- Attendance register included
Falls from roofs are a leading cause of workplace fatalities, particularly through fragile surfaces like roof lights. This toolbox talk covers edge protection, fragile surface controls, and safe roof access.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Understand the serious risks of falls from roofs
- Know how to identify and protect fragile surfaces
- Learn the hierarchy of controls for roof work
- Identify when edge protection is required
- Understand weather and access considerations
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Roofwork 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
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
All roof work requires a risk assessment. Edge protection and controls for fragile surfaces must be in place. Workers must be trained in safe roof work practices. This toolbox talk supports compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Key Takeaway
“Treat every roof surface as fragile until proven otherwise.”
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