Health Hazards in the Workplace – Download Your Free Toolbox Talk Template
Health hazards are often invisible and develop over time, but their impact can be serious and long-lasting. Exposure to noise, vibration, dusts, chemicals, poor ergonomics, and other workplace health risks can lead to chronic illness, disability, and reduced quality of life if not properly controlled.
Our Health Hazards in the Workplace Toolbox Talk provides a clear, practical 10-minute briefing to help workers and managers recognise common health hazards, understand their effects, and apply effective control measures in line with UK legislation.
This ready-to-use resource covers:
✅ Key UK health and safety legislation, including COSHH, Noise, Vibration, PPE and Manual Handling Regulations
✅ Common workplace health hazards across UK industries
✅ Noise exposure limits, vibration risks (HAVS & WBV), and health surveillance requirements
✅ Dusts, fumes and fibres – including silica, wood dust, welding fumes and asbestos
✅ Chemical and skin hazards, including dermatitis, burns and allergic reactions
✅ Musculoskeletal disorders caused by poor manual handling, repetitive tasks and ergonomics
✅ General preventive measures such as risk assessment, training, PPE and housekeeping
✅ Employee and manager responsibilities for managing health risks
✅ Discussion points to encourage early reporting and shared responsibility
The Toolbox Talk also highlights why early identification and reporting of symptoms is critical – helping to prevent long-term harm and ensuring controls remain effective.
Suitable for construction, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, transport, waste, office environments and more, this resource supports proactive health management and legal compliance across all sectors.
Prevention is always better than cure.
Download the Health Hazards in the Workplace Toolbox Talk template and use it to protect worker health, reduce long-term risks, and create a safer, healthier workplace culture.