ELV Depollution Safety Toolbox Talk

This ELV Depollution Safety toolbox talk template is designed for vehicle dismantlers, salvage yards and workshop staff who handle end‑of‑life vehicle fluids and components.

It covers the main hazards – fuel, oil, coolant, refrigerant, battery acid and airbags – and explains how the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and relevant British Standard BS EN 14737 apply to the work.

• Use it for: vehicle depollution training, pre‑job briefings, and refresher sessions.
• Use it for: ensuring compliance with COSHH and waste disposal legislation.
• Use it for: reducing fire, explosion and chemical exposure risk in workshops.

The talk is fully editable, shareable and can be customised with your company name.

For further guidance, refer to HSE’s depollution best‑practice documents and consider attending a COSHH training session to keep skills current.

Maintain a clean work area, label all containers clearly, and ensure all staff are trained annually on depollution procedures and emergency response. Regular audits and updates ensure ongoing safety and regulatory compliance.

Integrating this toolbox talk into regular safety meetings demonstrates a proactive approach to environmental and worker safety, helps reduce incident rates, and supports continuous improvement under COSHH and ELV regulations.

Compliant with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and BS EN 14737 for hazardous substance handling.