Working at Heights — Toolbox Talk
A ready-to-run ~10-minute toolbox talk on working at heights — covers the key fall hazards (unprotected edges, ladders, fragile roofs, scaffolds and EWPs, falling objects) and the safe-work controls, with space to record the date, site, presenter and worker attendance.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Working at Heights Toolbox Talk cover?
A ready-to-run ~10-minute toolbox talk on working at heights — covers the key fall hazards (unprotected edges, ladders, fragile roofs, scaffolds and EWPs, falling objects) and the safe-work controls, with space to record the date, site, presenter and worker attendance.
How often should this toolbox talk be run?
Toolbox talks are short, regular safety briefings — run this one before any work at height, repeat it periodically (for example weekly on higher-risk jobs), and re-deliver it whenever conditions change or new workers join the task.
Who should issue and sign this record?
A competent, authorised person (the permit issuer) should authorise and sign a permit to work, and the workers carrying out the task must read and sign on. For a toolbox talk, the supervisor or safety representative delivers it and records attendance. Record all names and authorisations on the form.
Is this toolbox talk free to use?
Yes — it's free to download and use. It's a practical record template you can adapt to your job and your client's requirements; it does not replace any official certificate or document your state or territory may require, or the manufacturer's instructions.
This is a general template aligned to the requirements of Work Health & Safety. It is provided as a guide only and is not a substitute for the published standard or manufacturer instructions. Always work to the current edition of the relevant standard and your jurisdiction's requirements, and have routine service carried out by a competent, appropriately licensed person.
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