Workshop Noise Exposure Awareness Toolbox Talk

This workshop noise exposure awareness toolbox talk template is designed specifically for motor‑trade settings such as garages, body shops, tyre bays and vehicle service bays where noisy equipment is used daily.

It highlights the primary hazards – pneumatic impact wrenches, grinders, spray‑paint booths, engine dynos and tyre changers – and explains how these sources can easily exceed the 80 dB(A) action level set by the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. The guide also references the British Standard BS EN 352 series, which defines performance requirements for earmuffs (BS EN 352‑1) and earplugs (BS EN 352‑2).

• Use this toolbox talk for: new‑staff induction, regular safety briefings, and preparation for health‑and‑safety audits.
• What it includes: a clear purpose, hazard overview, legal context, ten practical do‑items, ten don’t‑items and an important summary.
• Fully editable and shareable: replace the placeholders, add site‑specific noise readings and customise actions to suit your workshop.

By following the recommended actions, staff will reduce the risk of noise‑induced hearing loss, maintain compliance with UK legislation and demonstrate a strong commitment to occupational health and safety.

For further guidance see the HSE noise page https://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/employers.htm and the official legislation http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1643.

Compliant with: Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and British Standard BS EN 352 series.