Working at Heights: Toolbox Talk
A ready-to-run ~10-minute toolbox talk on working at heights. It 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. It 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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