Business Waste Removal Plaistow — Health & Safety Policy

This Health & Safety Policy sets out the approach and standards maintained by our business waste removal operation. It applies across the full scope of our rubbish collection and commercial waste services, covering employees, subcontractors and any contractors working within our rubbish company service area. The policy is designed to protect people, property and the environment by ensuring that every operation from kerbside pickup to site clearance follows consistent and measurable safety practices.

Our commitment is to comply with applicable health and safety legislation and to adopt best practice for waste handling. Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing safe systems of work, while every operative is required to follow procedural controls, report hazards and participate in training. Risk assessments are carried out for routine tasks and specific sites to identify hazards associated with manual handling, traffic interaction, hazardous materials and recycling streams.

All work activities are planned to reduce exposure to harm. The policy covers the provision and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safe loading and unloading procedures for vehicles, and segregation of waste types, including controlled handling of hazardous waste, electrical items and sharps. Our rubbish removal service area protocols ensure that waste is stored securely and transported in accordance with duty of care obligations.

Responsibilities and Safe Working

Senior management will ensure resources are available to meet the policy aims and that a competent person oversees health and safety matters. Supervisors must ensure that staff receive adequate supervision and that safe working methods are followed for each task. Employees are required to take reasonable care of themselves and others and to report unsafe conditions immediately.

Training and competence are central to maintaining safety across our waste collection service area. All operatives receive induction training covering manual handling, vehicle safety, waste segregation and emergency response. Refresher courses and job-specific training are provided regularly. We maintain records of training, medical fitness checks where required, and qualifications relevant to operating vehicles and plant used in business waste removal services.

To support safe systems of work we operate a permit-to-work regime for higher risk activities and carry out pre-task briefings. Communication protocols are in place for sites with multiple contractors. Our vehicle checks, route assessments and load security procedures are integral to preventing incidents during transfer between customer sites and disposal facilities.

Hazards, Controls and Emergency Procedures

We identify common hazards such as manual handling injuries, slips, trips and falls, vehicular movements, hazardous substances and sharps. Control measures include:

• Elimination and minimisation of manual lifting through use of mechanical aids where feasible;
• Clear segregation and labelling of waste streams to avoid contamination and chemical reactions;
• Traffic management plans and use of banksmen where reversing or maneuvering is required;
• Provision of suitable PPE and enforcement of its use.

Emergency procedures cover first aid provision, spill response, fire and evacuation plans. Incident reporting, investigation and corrective action are mandatory to prevent recurrence. We retain incident logs and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies when required.

Contractor management and the selection of third-party partners within our rubbish company service area are subject to prequalification checks. Contractors must demonstrate competent health and safety arrangements, adequate insurance and evidence of safe performance on similar contracts. We monitor subcontractor compliance and integrate them into site safety briefings and risk assessments.

Monitoring, audit and continuous improvement are core to our policy. Regular audits, toolbox talks and performance reviews measure compliance with safety standards. Key performance indicators include near-miss reporting rates, training completion, and corrective action closure times. Findings are used to update procedures and controls so that our rubbish removal service remains effective and aligned with evolving legal requirements.

Records are maintained to demonstrate due diligence: training logs, risk assessments, vehicle inspection checklists, waste transfer documentation and incident records. The policy is reviewed at least annually or sooner following significant change, incident or regulatory update. Through consistent application of this policy, we aim to deliver a safe, reliable and professional waste removal service that protects our people and those who interact with our operations.

Policy enforcement: Failure to comply with the Health & Safety Policy may result in disciplinary action, suspension of site access or termination of contracts where appropriate. This ensures that all parties working within the service area maintain standards required for safe operations.

We encourage a culture where safety concerns are reported and addressed promptly. This policy statement is supported by documented procedures, training and management oversight to ensure practical implementation across all aspects of our business waste removal activities.

Approval and review: This policy is endorsed by senior management and is available to staff and partners. It will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in operations, equipment or legislation and to ensure our rubbish removal and commercial waste services continue to operate to the highest health and safety standards.