# Toolbox Talk Record Template, Free

Source: https://nerix.ai/templates/toolbox-talk-record

Prove a short safety talk was given: the topic, the key points, who was there and what comes next.

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A toolbox talk adds to, and does not replace, training, risk assessments and method statements required by the health and safety rules where you work.

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### Toolbox talk record

**Company:** Northgate Building Ltd **Site:** Elm Street Flats, 27 Elm Street, Leeds **Date:** 11 October 2027 **Time and length:** 07:30, 10 minutes **Given by:** Martin Kowalski, Site Supervisor

## Topic

**Working safely on scaffolding**

Scaffold work starts on the north side today, and one near miss was reported last week.

## Key points

Check the green scaffold tag before climbing Never overload or remove a guardrail Keep boards clear of tools and waste Report loose or missing parts at once No work on the scaffold in high wind or ice

## Site hazards mentioned

Open edges on level 2 Live crane lifts above the loading bay

## Questions and answers

Q: Who can change the guardrails? A: Only the scaffolders. Ask the supervisor.

## Who was there

| Name | Company | Signature |

| Martin Kowalski | Northgate | signed |

| Tomasz Nowak | Northgate | signed |

| Liam Byrne | BrightRoof Ltd | signed |

By signing, each person confirms they were at the talk, understood it, and will follow it. If you did not understand, say so now.

## Follow-up

Scaffolders to re-tag the north side by 12 October Supervisor to repeat the talk for the night crew

Signed by the person who gave the talk:

______________________ Date: 11 October 2027

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## What this template is for

A toolbox talk record for construction and trades: the safety topic, key points, questions, attendance with signatures and follow-up. Fill in, then Word or PDF.

It is free to fill in online, needs no account, and downloads as a Word document or a PDF. [See all Operations and quality templates](https://nerix.ai/templates/operations-quality)

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## What you fill in

The form asks for 12 details. The document fills itself in as you type.

- ### Company For example: Northgate Building Ltd
- ### Site name and address For example: Elm Street Flats, 27 Elm Street, Leeds
- ### Date For example: 11 October 2027
- ### Time and length For example: 07:30, 10 minutes
- ### Topic For example: Working safely on scaffolding
- ### Given by For example: Martin Kowalski, Site Supervisor
- ### Why this topic today For example: Scaffold work starts on the north side today, and one near miss was reported last week.
- ### Key points covered One point per line. For example: Check the green scaffold tag before climbing Never overload or remove a guardrail Keep boards clear of tools and waste Report loose or missing parts at once No work on the scaffold in high wind or ice
- ### Site hazards mentioned optional For example: Open edges on level 2 Live crane lifts above the loading bay
- ### Questions and answers optional For example: Q: Who can change the guardrails? A: Only the scaffolders. Ask the supervisor.
- ### People present (name, company, signature) One row for each person. Everyone signs on the printed copy. For example: Martin Kowalski | Northgate | signed Tomasz Nowak | Northgate | signed Liam Byrne | BrightRoof Ltd | signed
- ### Actions after the talk optional Include who and by when. For example: Scaffolders to re-tag the north side by 12 October Supervisor to repeat the talk for the night crew

Operations and quality

## What is inside

The parts of this document, in order.

- 1 Topic
- 2 Key points
- 3 Site hazards mentioned
- 4 Questions and answers
- 5 Who was there
- 6 Follow-up

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## How it works

- 01 ### Fill in Type your details in the form. The document fills itself in as you type; click any gap to jump to its field.
- 02 ### Check Read it through. Gaps you have not filled stay marked, so nothing goes out half done.
- 03 ### Download Save it as a Word document to edit further, or as a PDF to send or print.

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## Questions people ask

### What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 12 details, starting with Company, Site name and address, Date, Time and length, Topic. 3 more are optional.

### Can I download this template as Word or PDF?

Yes. When you have filled in the form, save it as a Word document to keep editing, or as a PDF to send or print. It is free and needs no account.

### Is what I type sent anywhere?

No. What you type stays in your browser while you fill in the document. It only goes to nerix if you choose to open the template in the chat.

### What should I check before I use this template?

A toolbox talk adds to, and does not replace, training, risk assessments and method statements required by the health and safety rules where you work.

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### Do they meet a standard such as ISO 9001?

They are a practical starting point and certify nothing. Standards and safety laws differ by industry and country, so check what applies to you.

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The person who owns the process and a manager who can authorise it. The procedure template has fields for both, and for the review date.

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