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Home Safe and Well on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Prioritising Worker Safety for a Safe Return Home
The Home Safe and Well on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on maintaining a safety-first mindset throughout highways and traffic management operations. This document aligns with National Highways’ ‘Home Safe and Well’ initiative and follows UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and HSE guidance on workplace safety and wellbeing. It supports businesses in creating a safety culture that empowers workers to prioritise health, safety, and wellbeing every day.
Getting home safe and well is the ultimate goal for every worker, regardless of their role, experience, or work environment. In the high-risk world of highways operations, where workers face live traffic, heavy machinery, and variable site conditions, complacency can have serious consequences. This toolbox talk focuses on practical steps to embed a safety-first mindset, including:
The document outlines core safety principles, such as maintaining vigilance, taking responsibility for personal and team safety, and recognising the critical importance of proper PPE use. Workers are reminded that safety doesn’t stop when the shift ends—it extends to commuting home, maintaining personal wellbeing, and looking out for colleagues.
The toolbox talk also addresses the importance of mental health awareness as part of staying safe and well. Stress, fatigue, and personal challenges can impact decision-making and situational awareness. In line with the National Highways ‘Home Safe and Well’ programme, the talk encourages open conversations about mental health and provides information on available support resources.
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Useful Resources and Links
Traffic Signs Manual – Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
Safety at Street Works and Road Works (The Red Book):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-at-street-works-and-road-works
HSE Guidance on Workplace Safety and Health:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/healthandsafety/index.htm