Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van Marylebone
Man and Van Marylebone is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and customers. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety risks associated with our removals, packing, loading, transportation and delivery services.
Policy Statement and Objectives
Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health, damage to property and harm to the environment arising from our activities. Health and safety considerations are an integral part of planning and delivering our man and van and removal services. We will take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that our operations are carried out safely and responsibly.
This policy applies to all areas where we operate and to all stages of our work, including initial site visits, vehicle loading, transportation, unloading and the handling of customer belongings.
Management Responsibilities
Management is responsible for implementing and maintaining this health and safety policy. This includes providing appropriate resources, training, supervision and equipment to enable safe working practices. Management will regularly review performance, investigate any incidents and take corrective action where necessary.
Managers and supervisors will ensure that risk assessments are carried out for key tasks, that staff are familiar with safe systems of work and that all equipment and vehicles used in removal services are properly maintained and suitable for their intended purpose.
Employee Responsibilities
Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. All staff must:
Follow company safety procedures and instructions, use equipment correctly, report hazards, accidents and near misses, and co operate with management on all matters relating to health and safety.
Employees are expected to attend training, maintain good standards of housekeeping in vehicles and work areas, and avoid any behaviour that could put themselves, colleagues or customers at risk.
Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices
We carry out risk assessments for our core activities, including domestic and commercial removals, internal moves, loading and unloading, and operating in built up areas with restricted access. These assessments identify potential hazards and set out control measures to reduce risks as far as reasonably practicable.
Safe working procedures are developed from these assessments and cover topics such as manual handling techniques, safe lifting of heavy or awkward items, use of trolleys and moving equipment, working in stairwells and confined spaces, and operating in proximity to traffic and pedestrians.
Manual Handling and Lifting
Manual handling is a key part of removal work and is managed with particular care. Staff receive guidance on correct lifting techniques, team lifting, and the use of mechanical aids where appropriate. Before moving any item, employees are required to assess its weight, shape, stability and route.
Where items are too heavy or bulky to be handled safely by the available team, alternative arrangements must be made, which may include additional personnel, different equipment or a revised method of work. No employee is expected to lift or carry anything they consider unsafe.
Vehicle Safety and Loading
All vehicles used by Man and Van Marylebone must be roadworthy, regularly inspected and maintained in accordance with relevant safety standards. Drivers must be competent, appropriately licensed and familiar with the safe operation of the vehicles they use.
Loads are to be securely packed and restrained to prevent movement during transit. Staff must follow safe loading plans, ensuring that weight is distributed evenly, walkways are clear where required and that doors and ramps are used correctly. Vehicles must not be overloaded, and particular care is taken when operating in narrow streets, residential zones and near schools or busy public places.
Use of Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment
We provide suitable equipment to support safe removals work, which may include moving trolleys, straps, blankets, ramps and other protective materials. Employees must use this equipment in accordance with training and manufacturer guidance.
Where necessary, personal protective equipment may be provided and used, such as protective gloves, safety footwear or high visibility clothing. Staff are required to look after issued equipment and report any defects or damage.
Customer Premises and Public Safety
We recognise our responsibility to protect customers, visitors and members of the public while carrying out removal services. Our teams will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption and hazards by maintaining clear access routes where possible, using warning signs or verbal warnings where appropriate, and carefully managing doors, lifts, stairways and shared areas.
Where work is carried out in shared buildings or busy locations, the team leader will consider local conditions and adjust working methods, for example by staggering movements or temporarily restricting access to an area while loads are being transferred.
Training, Information and Supervision
Employees receive information and guidance relevant to their roles, including health and safety expectations, safe lifting methods, emergency procedures and correct use of equipment and vehicles. New staff are introduced to this policy during induction, and existing staff are reminded of key procedures as needed.
Supervision levels are determined by the nature of the job, the experience of the team and any specific risks identified. Team leaders are responsible for monitoring safe behaviour on site and correcting unsafe practices promptly.
Accidents, Incidents and Near Miss Reporting
All accidents, injuries, property damage and near misses arising from our activities must be reported as soon as practicable to the responsible person. Reports will be recorded and reviewed to identify underlying causes and to implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Where required, incidents will be escalated to management for further investigation. Lessons learned are shared with relevant staff and may lead to updated procedures, additional training or changes in equipment.
Health, Welfare and Fitness for Work
We expect employees to present themselves fit for work and capable of safely performing their duties. The use of alcohol or illegal substances during working hours, or attendance at work under their influence, is strictly prohibited. Any prescribed medication that may affect safe working must be discussed with management.
Where possible, we will consider reasonable adjustments for staff with health conditions that may impact their work, provided that safety standards can be maintained.
Review and Continuous Improvement
This health and safety policy is reviewed periodically and whenever there are significant changes in our operations, legislation or industry practice. Feedback from employees and customers is welcomed as part of our commitment to continuous improvement.
By working together and following the principles set out in this policy, Man and Van Marylebone aims to deliver reliable removal services while protecting the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved in or affected by our activities.
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Postal code: NW1 2HD
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
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