Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van West Kensington
Man and Van West Kensington is committed to maintaining the highest practical standards of health, safety, and welfare for our staff, customers, visitors, contractors, and members of the public who may be affected by our removals activities. This policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with moving, handling, transporting, and delivering items for residential and commercial customers.
Policy Aims and Scope
The aim of this Health and Safety Policy is to prevent injury, ill health, and damage to property arising from our removal and transport operations. It applies to all employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and any other persons engaged in work on behalf of Man and Van West Kensington.
This policy covers activities such as packing, loading, unloading, lifting, carrying, driving, route planning, and on-site work at customers premises, including stairways, communal areas, and outdoor access routes.
Management Responsibilities
Senior management has overall responsibility for ensuring that appropriate health and safety arrangements are in place and effectively implemented. This includes providing sufficient resources, setting clear expectations, and reviewing performance regularly.
Management will ensure that:
All activities are planned and carried out in a way that protects the health and safety of employees and others. Suitable and sufficient risk assessments are undertaken for core removal tasks and any higher-risk work. Safe systems of work and method statements are developed where necessary. Employees receive information, instruction, training, and supervision in safe working practices. All work equipment and vehicles are properly maintained and suitable for their intended use. Incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported, investigated, and used to improve safety performance.
Employee Responsibilities
All employees and workers have a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. They are expected to:
Follow all safety instructions, procedures, and training provided. Use equipment, vehicles, and personal protective equipment correctly. Report accidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions without delay. Co operate with management on all health and safety matters. Refrain from any reckless or unsafe behaviour, including manual handling practices that exceed their capabilities or training.
Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices
Man and Van West Kensington will systematically assess the risks associated with removal and transport operations. Risk assessments will consider factors such as access routes, stairs, parking, loading areas, weight and size of items, environmental conditions, and any known customer specific hazards.
Control measures may include pre move surveys, use of lifting aids, team lifting arrangements, route planning to avoid obstructions, and scheduling to allow safe working times. Where conditions at a customer location are unsafe, employees are authorised to halt work and report the issue to management.
Manual Handling and Lifting
Manual handling is a core part of our services and is managed carefully to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Staff receive training in correct lifting techniques, team handling, and the use of handling equipment.
Key principles include:
Assessing the load and route before lifting or moving anything. Using trolleys, dollies, and other aids wherever practical. Avoiding twisting, overreaching, or carrying loads that are too heavy or awkward for one person. Working in teams for large, heavy, or bulky items such as furniture and appliances. Taking appropriate rest breaks during longer moves or physically demanding tasks.
Use of Equipment and Vehicles
All vehicles and equipment used by Man and Van West Kensington must be suitable, well maintained, and safe to operate. Only trained and authorised personnel may drive vehicles or operate specific equipment.
Drivers are responsible for conducting basic pre use checks, securing loads properly, and driving safely according to road conditions, weather, and traffic. Loads must be evenly distributed, secured with straps or other fixings, and checked regularly during longer journeys.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment such as protective gloves, safety footwear, and high visibility clothing will be provided where required by risk assessment. Employees must use the equipment as instructed and keep it in good condition, reporting any defects or losses promptly.
Customer Premises and Public Safety
We recognise that our work often takes place in homes, offices, communal areas, and on public roads or pavements. We will take all reasonable steps to protect customers, neighbours, passers by, and other contractors from the risks associated with our activities.
This includes keeping access routes clear where possible, managing trip hazards such as tools, packing materials, and trailing straps, and taking extra care when moving large items through shared or narrow spaces. Where required, temporary warning signs or barriers may be used to alert people to ongoing work.
Training, Information, and Supervision
Man and Van West Kensington is committed to providing appropriate training and supervision for all staff. This may include induction training, manual handling instruction, safe driving guidance, and toolbox talks on specific hazards or seasonal risks.
Supervisors are responsible for monitoring work practices, reinforcing safe behaviour, and addressing unsafe actions or conditions immediately.
Incident Reporting and Emergency Procedures
All accidents, injuries, near misses, and damage to property or vehicles must be reported as soon as practicable. Incidents will be recorded, investigated, and used to identify lessons learned and improvements to procedures.
Employees must familiarise themselves with emergency procedures, including what to do in the event of fire, serious injury, road traffic incidents, or sudden structural issues at customer premises. In any emergency, the immediate priority is the safety and welfare of people on site.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes to our operations, legal requirements, or industry best practice. Feedback from employees, customers, and other stakeholders will be considered as part of this process.
Man and Van West Kensington is committed to continual improvement in health and safety performance, recognising that safe working is essential to delivering a reliable, professional removals service and protecting everyone involved in our work.
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Postal code: W14 0RA
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Country: United Kingdom
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