Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Mortlake

Purpose: This policy sets out the health and safety commitments and operational controls for Business Waste Removal Mortlake and related commercial waste services. It applies to all employees, contractors and sub-contractors engaged in commercial and domestic rubbish collection and disposal within the company’s service area. The aim is to protect people, property and the environment by ensuring safe working methods, compliance with applicable statutory duties and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Scope: The policy covers commercial waste removal Mortlake, rubbish removal Mortlake tasks, vehicle operations, waste handling, segregation, storage and transfer activities. It includes routine collections, site clearances, hazardous material handling and interactions with third-party waste facilities. Everyone must follow the procedures, report hazards and cooperate with risk control measures to reduce incidents and injuries.

Responsibilities: Senior management retains overall accountability for safety strategy, resource allocation and legal compliance. Line managers are responsible for implementing risk assessments, training, supervision and incident investigation. All staff engaged in waste collection and business refuse removal Mortlake must take reasonable care of their own safety, use provided personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Risk Management and Safe Systems of Work

Risk assessment: Written risk assessments will be prepared for routine and non-routine tasks, including manual handling, lifting and vehicle loading. Assessments will identify hazards such as sharps, biologically contaminated materials, hazardous substances and traffic risks. Control measures will be proportionate and follow the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment.

Safe working procedures: The company will maintain documented procedures for collection crews and waste handlers. These include correct lifting techniques, use of mechanical aids, segregation of recyclable and non-recyclable waste, containment of hazardous items and procedures for incidental asbestos or chemical finds. Procedures incorporate safe vehicle loading and securement to prevent shifting during transit for waste collection Mortlake operations.

Personal protective equipment (PPE): Appropriate PPE will be provided and maintained, including gloves, hi-vis clothing, protective footwear and eye protection. The provision of respiratory protection will be based on task-specific exposure assessment. PPE use is mandatory where specified and non-compliance will be managed through supervision and corrective actions.

Training, Competence and Communication

Training: All employees will receive induction training and ongoing competency-based training relevant to their role in rubbish removal services. Topics include manual handling, hazardous waste awareness, spill response, vehicle safety and emergency procedures. Training records will be maintained and reviewed annually or following an incident.

Emergency preparedness: Emergency procedures for incidents such as spillages, fires, road traffic collisions and exposure to hazardous materials are in place. Crews are instructed on immediate actions, notification pathways and isolation of risks. First aid provision and suitably trained first aiders will be available on site and during operational shifts. Incidents will be recorded, investigated and corrective actions implemented to prevent recurrence.

Monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement: Safety performance for commercial waste removal Mortlake is monitored through routine inspections, toolbox talks, near-miss reporting and regular audits. Key performance indicators include incident frequency, training completion rates and compliance with vehicle maintenance schedules. Findings will inform updates to procedures and targeted training. A documented review of this policy will occur at least annually or following significant operational change.

Vehicle and site safety: Vehicles used for business waste transport must be maintained according to schedule and inspected before use. Drivers must hold relevant licences and be trained for safe operation of lifting and compacting equipment. Site-specific safety requirements must be assessed before work begins; access, traffic management and segregation are essential controls for safe site operation.

Hazardous and controlled wastes: Where wastes are identified as hazardous, the company will follow statutory requirements for classification, storage, documentation and transfer. Only authorised personnel may handle hazardous loads and must do so in line with written procedures. A duty of care applies to waste transfer notes, segregation and authorised disposal routes.

Accountability and culture: The organisation fosters a positive safety culture where all personnel are encouraged to challenge unsafe acts and suggest improvements. Discipline and recognition operate fairly; persistent non-compliance will lead to remedial action. The objective is an incident-free service for customers requiring business refuse removal Mortlake and related waste management operations.

Legal compliance and record keeping: The company will maintain records that demonstrate compliance with relevant health and safety and environmental requirements. These include risk assessments, training logs, maintenance records and incident reports. Records will be retained in accordance with statutory timeframes.

Implementation: This policy is issued under the authority of senior management and is supported by a programme of implementation that includes defined responsibilities, resource commitments and scheduled reviews. The effectiveness of controls will be measured and reported to management regularly.

Conclusion: The health and safety policy for our rubbish collection and commercial waste removal services sets clear standards and expectations. Through risk-based controls, training, monitoring and continuous improvement we commit to protecting people, complying with legal duties and delivering safe, reliable waste services across the service area.

• Key controls: Documented risk assessments, PPE, training and vehicle maintenance.
• Reporting: All incidents and near misses must be reported promptly.
• Review: Policy and procedures reviewed at least annually or after significant changes.

Signed for and on behalf of the company — (authorised representative). This policy is reviewed periodically to reflect operational changes and legislative updates affecting business waste removal Mortlake operations.