Slips, Trips and Falls Toolbox Talk
Slips and trips on the same level cause more injuries on site than almost anything else. Broken wrists, wrecked knees and head injuries all start with an offcut, a lead or a wet patch nobody cleaned up. A tidy site is a safe site, and keeping it tidy is everyone's job.
Takes about 5 minutes.
Key points to read out
- Clean as you go. Do not leave offcuts, packaging, straps or tools lying on walkways.
- Keep access routes, stairs, doorways and emergency exits clear at all times.
- Run leads and hoses overhead or along walls, not across walkways.
- Clean up spills straight away, or cover and mark them until you can.
- Put rubbish in the bins or skips provided, and tell someone when they are full.
- Stack materials neatly and stably, away from edges and walkways.
- Make sure work areas and stairs are well lit, especially early mornings and late afternoons.
- Wear boots with good tread and keep them clean of mud.
- Watch your step on uneven ground, wet formwork, ice and loose gravel. Do not rush or run on site.
Questions to ask the crew
- What trip hazards can you see from where you are standing?
- Who is responsible for cleaning up your work area?
- Where are the bins and skips on this job?
- Which areas get slippery when it rains?
Sign-in sheet
Print this page or download the sign-in sheet. Or run it in the app and the crew signs on the phone.
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Get it signed
Run this talk in the app. The crew signs on your phone and you get a dated attendance record as a PDF.