Till Security and Point-of-Sale Cash Protection Toolbox Talk

This till security and cash protection toolbox talk template from Health & Safety Zone provides detailed, actionable guidance for retail staff, security teams and managers to prevent robbery, violent assaults and equipment‑related injuries at point‑of‑sale terminals. It addresses hazards including armed robbery, physical assault, electrical shock from faulty POS units, manual‑handling injuries from cash bags and slip risks from spilled cash or liquids. The template offers clear DO and DON’T actions, step‑by‑step procedures and references to UK regulations. It is suitable for supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations, coffee shops, banks and any business that processes cash at a till. The content is fully editable, enabling you to insert site‑specific procedures, branding and local risk assessments. Employers can also use this template to audit existing cash handling procedures and demonstrate proactive risk management to insurers and regulators. The guide includes checklists and signage templates that can be printed on‑site for immediate use. Using this template helps your organisation meet legal duties, reduces insurance premiums and demonstrates a proactive safety culture. HSG133 – Preventing violence to retail staff (HSE) and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 provide further guidance. Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Violence at Work Regulations 2015, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, COSHH Regulations 2002 and Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.