Slips and Oil Spills in the Workshop Toolbox Talk

This workshop slip and oil spill toolbox talk template is designed for motor‑trade businesses such as vehicle workshops, bodyshops and tyre bays. It helps you manage the slip hazards created by oil, coolant and other fluid spills on workshop floors.

The talk covers the main hazards – slippery surfaces, trip hazards from tools and equipment, and the risk of burns from hot fluids – and references the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the relevant British Standard for oil spill control.

• Use it for: daily pre‑shift briefings, refresher training after an incident, and new‑staff induction.
• Key topics: spill kit use, floor inspection, proper clean‑up methods, and housekeeping of tools and tyres.
• Outcome: staff understand how to prevent slips and respond quickly if a spill occurs.

Each section includes clear do and don’t actions, a summary of why slips happen, and a checklist of immediate steps.

Fully editable and shareable – adapt the wording, add your company logo and customise the examples to your specific bay layout.

Implementing these procedures helps maintain a safe, efficient workshop and protects both staff health and vehicle assets.

Compliant with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the relevant British Standard for oil spill control.