Number Plate Making and Fitting Toolbox Talk

This number plate making and fitting toolbox talk template is designed for vehicle technicians, bodyshop staff and workshop managers who produce and install registration plates.

It covers the main hazards – hot presses, adhesives, solvents, drilling and eye injury – and references the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the British Standard BS AU 145e for reflex‑reflecting plates.

• Use this toolbox talk for: daily pre‑shift briefings, new‑staff induction on plate work, and refresher training after incidents.

Compliant with: PUWER 1998 and BS AU 145e.

Implementing this talk supports your workshop’s safety audit and can be referenced in inspection reports, demonstrating proactive risk management and adherence to PUWER and BS AU 145e requirements.

Regular reviews of this toolbox talk ensure it stays current with any changes to PUWER regulations or updates to BS AU 145e. By integrating the talk into daily briefings, supervisors can quickly identify gaps in practice and provide immediate corrective coaching, reducing the likelihood of incidents and supporting continuous improvement in workshop safety culture.

Ensure all staff receive refresher training on the safe use of presses, adhesives and solvents at least annually, and verify competency before they are assigned to plate‑making tasks.

For more guidance on number plate standards see the GOV.UK displaying number plates guidance and the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001.

By following this talk, staff demonstrate commitment to the legal duties under PUWER and align with industry best practice, helping to reduce insurance premiums and maintain a safe reputation with customers.

Fully editable and shareable, this template allows you to quickly tailor the content to your workshop’s specific procedures and safety policies.