The briefing, proven and signed
The pre-shift toolbox talk delivered for heritage repointing at Westgate Tower, capturing the hazards covered, the attendee acknowledgements, and the formal certificate of compliance that closes the briefing. The certificate is the legal artefact: it proves the talk was delivered and understood by every operative on shift before any of them ascended the scaffold.
- Client
- Westgate Tower Repointing
- Site
- 14 Westgate Street, Bristol · BS1 4ST
- Work type
- Heritage repointing, Grade II star facade
- Reference
- BAI-TTC-WGT-BST-001
- Sector
- Heritage
- Status
- Delivered, certified
Illustrative example: fictional project and parties.
Six hazards, in order of severity
Delivered on 02 May 2026 at 07:30 by the site foreman, the talk ran roughly twelve minutes and covered the work pack's high-risk hazards in order of severity, each stated, demonstrated where possible and signed off with a comprehension question. The six were: work at height on the heritage scaffold, respirable silica from raking lime mortar, lime burns to eyes and skin, falling debris and the public exclusion zone, irreplaceable heritage stonework, and the emergency arrangements.
The tower is a 14th-century facade, Grade II star listed. Any damage is an offence under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Operatives stop and notify the foreman on any mark or damage, with a photographic record at handover and handback every shift.
Seven attendees, all signed
Every operative on the work pack attended and signed acknowledgement. The signatures form the legal record that the talk was delivered and understood; anyone joining mid-shift requires a separate brief before starting.
The seven listed rows are six operative roles plus one heritage consultant recorded as Visitor.
| Name | Role | CSCS | Acknowledgement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Frost | Foreman | Black | Signed 07:42 |
| Marcus Henley | Stonemason | Gold | Signed 07:43 |
| Owen Pritchard | Stonemason | Gold | Signed 07:44 |
| Lucia Romano | Apprentice mason | Red | Signed 07:45 |
| Hugh Aldridge | Scaffolder, CISRS | Black | Signed 07:46 |
| Ravi Mistry | Labourer | Green | Signed 07:47 |
| Joanna Crewe | Heritage consultant | Visitor | Signed 07:48 |
The certificate of compliance
Four questions were raised and answered on the spot, covering scaffold inspection logging, RPE fogging, reporting stone damage and the exclusion-zone breach protocol. The certificate is the formal record that the talk was delivered and understood; it carries the briefer's signature, is countersigned by the heritage consultant, and is filed in the site safety dossier with a copy held by the principal contractor.
The four questions and their answers, recorded with the certificate.
| Question raised | Answer given |
|---|---|
| How often is the scaffold inspection logged? | Before first use, then every seven days and after any alteration or high wind, entered in the register |
| What if the RPE fogs while raking mortar? | Stop, step to a clear area off the working lift, refit and check the seal before resuming |
| Who is told if stonework is marked? | The foreman at once with a photograph, and the heritage consultant before the shift ends |
| What happens if the exclusion zone is breached? | Overhead work stops, the person is escorted out, work resumes only when the zone is clear |
The six hazards briefed, in the order of severity they were delivered.
| Hazard | Key message given |
|---|---|
| Work at height, heritage scaffold | Clip on above two metres, inspect the lift before use, no loading beyond the class |
| Respirable silica, raking lime mortar | Water suppression on, FFP3 worn and seal-checked, no dry cutting |
| Lime burns to eyes and skin | Gloves and goggles worn, eye-wash to hand, rinse and report any contact |
| Falling debris, public below | Exclusion zone and netting kept, no tools or material left on the lift edge |
| Irreplaceable heritage stonework | Hand tools first, stop and photograph any mark, notify before any change |
| Emergency arrangements | Muster point, first aider named, rescue-from-height plan understood |
The briefing for Westgate Tower repointing was delivered, understood and acknowledged by all seven listed attendees on 02 May 2026. All signatures were captured before any operative ascended the scaffold. Filed under BAI-TTC-WGT-BST-001 and referenced in the project CDM register.