Moving Stock Vehicles Safely Toolbox Talk

This toolbox talk template provides a comprehensive safety briefing for dealership and workshop staff who need to move stock vehicles, including cars, vans and electric vehicles, within tight showroom, service bay and forecourt environments. It highlights the main hazards such as panel strikes, vehicle roll‑away, unexpected EV acceleration and struck‑by incidents, and explains how these risks can lead to serious injuries like fractures, crush injuries and fatalities.

The guidance references the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which imposes a general duty on employers to protect employees, and aligns with the British Standards BS EN 1493:1999+A1:2008 for vehicle lifts and BS EN 12699:2012 for braking performance, ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Use this toolbox talk for: new‑staff induction, regular safety briefings, and pre‑shift toolbox meetings across sales, service and bodyshop areas.
• It includes: a clear purpose, what and why sections, more than ten practical do’s and don’ts, and an important safety summary.
• Fully editable and shareable: replace placeholders with your business name and adapt the checklist to site‑specific procedures.
• Benefits: reduces the likelihood of vehicle‑related injuries, supports compliance audits, and promotes a safety‑first culture among all dealership personnel.

By following the guidance, staff can minimise the risk of vehicle‑related incidents, maintain a safer workplace and demonstrate compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; BS EN 1493:1999+A1:2008; BS EN 12699:2012.