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Mental Health Toolbox Talk

Written from experience on CTRL, Crossrail and Network Rail

This mental health toolbox talk is a ten-minute session that any site manager can read aloud. It covers why mental health matters in construction, the signs to look out for in yourself and others, what to do and who to call, and what support the site offers.

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  • Fills in: A talk written around your works and location.
  • Stays [TO CONFIRM]: Site-specific hazards or contacts you haven’t given us. Presenter, date and attendance are left blank.
  • A competent person must review before use.
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  • Word document (.docx)
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Template

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Blank toolbox talk — fill in yourself

  • Word document (.docx)
  • Guidance notes included
  • Instant download
  • Use on any project

Prices exclude VAT: UK customers pay 20% VAT; VAT is not charged for customers outside the UK.All documents are drafts. Placeholders marked [TO CONFIRM] must be completed with your site-specific details. A competent person must review before use on site.

What it's for

Construction workers are at higher risk of suicide than the average. ONS figures for England from 2011 to 2015 found that the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly in construction, was around three times the male national average. Talking openly on site helps make it normal to ask for help. The talk gives managers a simple, structured script, so they do not have to find the words on their own.

When you need it

As part of the regular toolbox talk programme, during awareness weeks, and after a difficult event on site.

Who signs it

The presenter records the session. Every attendee signs the attendance sheet.

What's inside

  • Session details: project, presenter, date and time
  • Why we are talking about it today
  • Key facts
  • What mental health is, and that it can affect anyone
  • Signs to look out for in yourself and others, including changes in mood, withdrawal, more mistakes, irritability and physical signs
  • What to do: ask, listen, talk to someone, call the Construction Industry Helpline or Samaritans, see your GP, or call 999 in an emergency
  • What this site does, and who to talk to
  • A 16-person attendance sheet

FAQ

Do I need training to deliver it?
No. The talk is written to be read aloud by a site manager or supervisor. Name your mental health first aiders or other contacts in the "what this site does" section.
Which helplines does it give?
The Construction Industry Helpline on 0345 605 1956 and Samaritans on 116 123. Both are free and available 24 hours a day, every day. For urgent help that isn’t an emergency, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option (England).
What if someone tells me they are struggling?
Listen without judging, and help them get support from their GP, a mental health first aider or a helpline. If they are at immediate risk, call 999.
What is [TO CONFIRM]?
Details only you know, such as site-specific hazards or named contacts. We never guess these. They appear as highlighted [TO CONFIRM] placeholders, and the talk opens with a list of every one. The presenter, date and attendance are filled in at the talk.
Can I edit the document?
Yes. Both options are Word documents you can edit freely.
Do I still need to review it?
Yes. A competent person must check every document against the actual site and works before it is used. ClarusDocs gives you a complete first draft, not a substitute for that check.

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Keeping this record every day? ClarusPM keeps it on a tablet on site and on the office computer. See ClarusPM →