This picket line toolbox talk template provides security managers, facilities supervisors, public‑safety officers and union liaison teams with a comprehensive safety briefing for handling picket lines and industrial action across the UK. It covers the full range of hazards associated with picketing, including physical assaults, crowd‑crush injuries, slips, trips, chemical exposure from tear‑gas, and the psychological stress of prolonged confrontations. The template offers step‑by‑step DO and DON’T guidance, detailed PPE specifications (high‑visibility clothing BS EN 14058, impact‑resistant gloves BS EN 388, eye protection BS EN 166, safety footwear BS EN ISO 20345), barrier placement standards (BS EN 16310), communication protocols, de‑escalation techniques and incident reporting procedures. It is suitable for security firms, facilities management teams, public‑sector organisations and any workplace where picketing may occur. Fully editable – customise the risk assessment, PPE requirements, signage wording and reporting templates to match site‑specific conditions. Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Public Order Act 1986, Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. This resource helps organisations meet legal duties, reduce injury risk and demonstrate proactive health and safety management to regulators and insurers. HSE Code of Practice on Picketing, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Public Order Act 1986, Employment Rights Act 1996.