Health & Safety Policy for Business Waste Removal Kensington

This Health and Safety policy sets out the commitment of our commercial rubbish collection and waste management operations to protect employees, clients and the public. It applies to all activities related to business waste removal and associated services in our service area. The aim is to prevent harm, ensure legal compliance and promote a safe working culture across every stage of the waste handling process—from collection and transport to transfer and disposal.

Policy Statement and Scope

Our organisation recognises its legal and moral duties to create and maintain a safe environment. All staff must comply with this policy and with relevant statutory requirements. This policy covers those engaged in commercial waste services, including front-line operatives, drivers and office personnel who support rubbish company service area functions. The policy emphasises risk reduction, competent supervision, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

The company director and management team carry overall responsibility for health and safety. Managers are required to implement procedures, allocate resources and ensure that safe systems of work are in place. Employees and contractors have a duty to follow instructions, attend training and report hazards immediately. Visitors and subcontractors must adhere to site rules when accessing any premises where waste removal activities are carried out.

Risk Assessment and Controls

Risk assessments will be conducted for all routine and non-routine tasks associated with waste removal Kensington operations. Controls will follow a hierarchy: eliminate hazards where possible, substitute risky processes, implement engineering controls, use administrative measures and provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). The company will maintain documented assessments and review them at intervals or when processes change.

Training and Competence

We will ensure that all personnel involved in commercial rubbish collection receive appropriate training and demonstrate competence for their roles. Training covers manual handling, vehicle safety, hazardous waste identification, spill response and safe operation of lifting equipment. Records of instruction and competency checks will be kept and refreshed periodically to maintain standards across the rubbish company service area.

Safe Work Practices:

• Follow best practice for manual handling and use mechanical aids when required;
• Secure loads and check vehicles prior to departure;
• Segregate and label hazardous wastes correctly and handle contaminated materials with care;
• Maintain clear walkways and implement traffic management procedures at sites;
• Ensure all lifting, pushing or pulling tasks are assessed to reduce musculoskeletal risk.

Incident Reporting and Investigation

All incidents, near misses and occupational illnesses must be reported without delay. The company will investigate to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Documentation of investigations, remedial actions and any communication with regulatory bodies will be maintained. Learning from incidents will be shared across teams to foster a proactive safety culture.

Emergency Preparedness and PPE

Emergency procedures are established for spills, fires, personal injury and vehicle incidents. Employees will be familiar with alarm systems, first aid arrangements and emergency contacts at sites where they work. Appropriate PPE, including gloves, hi-visibility clothing, safety footwear and eye protection, will be provided and maintained. Use of PPE is mandatory where residual risk remains after other controls.

Monitoring, Review and Compliance

The effectiveness of this policy will be monitored through regular audits, inspections and performance reviews. Management will set measurable objectives and review health and safety performance as part of business planning. Compliance with law and industry standards is a minimum requirement; continual improvement is the objective. The policy will be reviewed annually or when operational changes occur.

Final Statement: This policy represents the framework by which our business waste removal operations manage health and safety risks. Everyone working within our commercial waste services must contribute to a culture of safety by following procedures, participating in training and reporting hazards. The leadership team will ensure that resources and guidance are available to meet these commitments and that the policy is communicated and enforced throughout the rubbish company service area.