PPE Selection and Use for Security and Public-Facing Roles During Health Emergencies Toolbox Talk

This security PPE health emergencies toolbox talk template from Health & Safety Zone provides comprehensive guidance for security officers, door attendants, crowd controllers and other public‑facing staff who must protect themselves during pandemics, infectious disease outbreaks, chemical spills or biological incidents. The document details the key hazards such as airborne pathogens, fluid splash, contaminated surfaces, slip and trip risks on wet flooring, and the psychological strain of prolonged exposure to high‑risk environments. It outlines practical controls including FFP3 respirators, fluid‑resistant gowns, full‑face visors, double nitrile gloves, and slip‑resistant safety boots, all matched to BS EN standards. The template references the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, ensuring regulatory compliance. Designed for security firms, event venues, transport hubs, public buildings and municipal services, the content can be fully edited to add site‑specific hazards, local procedures or additional PPE requirements. Fully editable and ready to download, this toolbox talk enables organisations to create a compliant safety briefing, demonstrate due diligence and protect staff and the public from infection and injury. It also supports rapid deployment of temporary PPE stations to maintain continuous protection during peak demand periods. Additionally, a quick‑reference checklist is included to help supervisors verify that all required PPE is available and correctly used before each shift. For further guidance see the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, the HSE PPE guidance HSE PPE guidance, and the HCID PPE addendum HCID PPE guidance.