Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Harrow

Policy overview: This Health and Safety policy sets out the commitments and procedures that govern safe operations for our business waste removal Harrow and commercial rubbish services across the service area. It is designed to ensure that all employees, sub-contractors and clients understand their duties and the operational standards we maintain when performing commercial waste removal, rubbish collection and site clearances. The policy supports compliance with applicable health and safety legislation and promotes continual improvement in safety performance while minimising environmental impact.

Scope and applicability: The policy applies to all activities carried out by the rubbish removal company during collection, transport, sorting and disposal of business refuse. It covers routine collections, one-off clearances, bulky waste removal and handling of segregated recyclables. The approach is proportionate to the level of risk and ensures safe systems of work are in place for both routine and non-routine tasks, including interaction with third-party sites and client premises.

Legal and regulatory compliance: We will meet all relevant legal obligations and recognised industry standards for waste handlers and commercial waste removal operations. This includes maintaining necessary permits, adhering to waste transfer documentation processes, and implementing controls for hazardous or specialist wastes. The company will regularly review legal requirements and keep records to demonstrate due diligence and regulatory adherence.

Risk assessment and safe systems of work are central to our operations. Before any job, competent staff complete a documented assessment to identify hazards such as manual handling risks, traffic movement, slips/trips, hazardous materials and inclement weather. Control measures are then established, including task-specific method statements, exclusion zones, traffic management and use of appropriate mechanical aids. These measures reduce the likelihood of incidents and support safe delivery of the business waste collection Harrow service.

Roles and responsibilities

Management is responsible for providing resources, oversight and review of the health and safety management system. Supervisors and site leads must ensure procedures are followed and provide day-to-day direction. Every operative must take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, report hazards, and follow instructions. Contractors engaged to support commercial refuse removal activities are required to demonstrate competence and work to our safety standards.

Training, competence and communication

We commit to ensuring staff receive appropriate training, instruction and supervision. This includes induction training, driver and loader safety, safe manual handling, hazardous waste awareness and vehicle loading procedures. Training records will be maintained and refreshed at intervals. Communication of the policy and safety information is achieved through briefings, signage, written procedures and toolbox talks to ensure consistent application across the rubbish removal company service area.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided where risk assessments indicate need. Operatives must wear high-visibility clothing, gloves, eye protection, safety footwear and any additional PPE required for specialist tasks. PPE use is monitored and replacements supplied as required. Vehicle safety is addressed via regular inspection, maintenance and load securement procedures to prevent shifting loads and accidental spillages during commercial waste removal operations.

Handling hazardous and specialist wastes: Where business waste includes hazardous items, chemical containers, asbestos or sharps, specific handling procedures apply. Only trained personnel will manage such wastes and they will be segregated, labelled and transported in compliance with relevant waste carriage regulations. Emergency response arrangements and spill kits are provisioned to address contamination risks swiftly and safely.

Incident reporting, investigation and continuous improvement: All accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported immediately and recorded. Investigations will identify root causes and corrective actions. Findings are shared with staff and used to update risk assessments and procedures. Regular performance monitoring includes audits, inspections and analysis of key safety indicators to drive improvements across our rubbish collection and commercial waste removal activities.

Emergency preparedness and first aid: We maintain first aid provisions and emergency plans relevant to waste handling operations and vehicle incidents. Staff are trained in basic first aid and emergency procedures, and contact protocols for emergency services are established for swift response to incidents at client premises or in transit.

Monitoring and review: Senior management will review this policy annually or after significant incidents or operational changes. Internal audits, inspections and consultation with staff will inform updates. The policy will be made available to employees and stakeholders to ensure transparency and shared commitment to safety objectives across the commercial waste removal Harrow service area.

Commitment: We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our workforce, clients and the public while delivering reliable rubbish removal services. By implementing sound risk controls, providing training, and promoting a culture of accountability, the business waste removal Harrow team aims to deliver efficient, compliant and safe waste management operations every day.

• Key controls: Risk assessment, PPE, training, vehicle maintenance.
• Reporting: Immediate notification of incidents, formal investigation.
• Review: Annual policy review and continuous improvement.