Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Battersea

This document sets out the Health and Safety Policy for our business waste removal operations. It applies to all employees, contractors and agents engaged in commercial waste removal, rubbish collection and related activities within our service area. The purpose of this policy is to establish clear duties, safe systems of work and controls that reduce risk to people, property and the environment while delivering professional Business Waste Removal Battersea and associated rubbish removal services.

The policy reflects a commitment to comply with applicable health and safety legislation and recognised best practice. It emphasises prevention through risk assessment, worker training, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper segregation of waste streams. Our management will provide the resources necessary to maintain safe operations and to support continuous improvement of commercial waste removal activities.

Responsibilities and Governance

Management retains overall responsibility for health and safety and will ensure that duties are allocated, understood and acted upon. Supervisors are responsible for implementing safe systems of work, conducting pre-task briefings and ensuring that staff follow safe practices during business rubbish collection and waste removal services. Employees and subcontractors must cooperate with instructions, report hazards and incidents promptly, and refuse unsafe work. This shared responsibility underpins the integrity of our rubbish removal operations.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Risk assessments will be carried out for all routine and non-routine tasks including manual handling, lifting, vehicle loading and unloading, handling of potentially hazardous waste, and working at customer premises. Assessments identify hazards, evaluate risk and record control measures. Control measures include engineering controls, administrative controls and use of PPE. Where necessary, specific procedures will be produced for complex tasks such as bulky waste removal, contaminated waste handling and specialist recycling streams.

Controls will be documented and communicated through method statements. The following minimum controls apply to rubbish collection and business waste removal operations:

• Pre-shift vehicle checks and secure loading procedures to prevent shifting or spillage.
• Use of mechanical aids and correct manual handling techniques to reduce musculoskeletal risk.
• Segregation of general, recyclable and hazardous wastes to prevent cross-contamination.
• Provision and maintenance of appropriate PPE (gloves, high-visibility clothing, eye protection, respiratory protection where needed).

Training and competence are essential. All personnel will receive induction training on this policy, task-specific training and refreshers at regular intervals. Training records will be maintained. Persons assigned to supervise or carry out hazardous waste handling will hold validated competence appropriate to the waste type. Contractors engaged for specialist disposal must provide evidence of competence and insurance.

Handling of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

Business rubbish collection and commercial waste removal operations must ensure correct classification, packaging and labelling of hazardous materials. Waste that is potentially hazardous (chemical, electrical, asbestos-contaminated or clinical-type waste) must be isolated, contained and transported by authorised personnel following statutory requirements. Non-hazardous waste must be segregated to maximise recycling and minimise landfill, aligning with environmental controls and duty of care obligations.

Vehicle and site safety measures include secure load restraint, routine vehicle maintenance and safe access/egress procedures at customers' premises. Drivers must follow traffic and parking regulations, and where site access is restricted, supervisors must establish safe working zones and provide traffic management controls as required. All work involving vehicles and lifting equipment will comply with manufacturer guidance and risk assessments.

Incident reporting, emergency response and first aid arrangements are maintained to ensure rapid, effective action in the event of accidents, spillages or exposures. Incidents must be reported, investigated and corrective actions implemented to prevent recurrence. Records of incidents, near misses and remedial actions will be retained and reviewed as part of continuous improvement activities.

Monitoring, Review and Management Commitment

The policy will be reviewed at least annually and following significant changes to operations, incidents or legislation. Management will undertake periodic audits, inspections and performance reviews of waste removal services to verify that controls are effective. Key performance indicators include incident rates, training completion, audit findings and corrective action closure rates.

Strong management commitment and employee involvement are essential to deliver safe, compliant and reliable rubbish removal Battersea services. This policy shall be made available to employees and relevant stakeholders and shall be implemented through documented procedures, training and supervision. Senior leadership will provide the necessary resources and oversight to uphold the safety standards described herein.

Conclusion: Our organisation is committed to delivering safe and compliant commercial waste removal and business waste removal services. By following this policy and the supporting procedures, we aim to protect people, property and the environment while providing professional, reliable rubbish collection and waste management across our service area.