Health and Safety Policy for Business Waste Removal Feltham

This Health and Safety Policy sets out the responsibilities and procedures for our commercial waste and rubbish services operating across our rubbish company service area. The aim is to prevent injury, protect health, and reduce environmental risk while ensuring consistent, reliable commercial waste removal. This policy applies to all staff, contractors and temporary workers engaged in business waste removal and related activities, and it complements statutory duties without repeating regulatory detail.

Management will demonstrate leadership and accountability by ensuring that adequate resources, training and supervision are available. Employees are required to follow safe working procedures, report hazards and cooperate in risk control. The organisation will maintain clear lines of responsibility, with named persons accountable for safety, vehicle operations and site coordination. Policy objectives include minimizing incidents, ensuring safe transport of waste, and achieving continuous improvement through monitoring and review.

Risk assessment and safe systems of work form the foundation for our rubbish removal operations. Prior to any task, a dynamic risk assessment will be completed to identify hazards such as manual handling loads, moving vehicles, sharps, and hazardous substances. Controls include mechanical aids, exclusion zones during loading, and segregation of waste streams for reuse, recycling and disposal. Where tasks carry greater risk, formal method statements and permit-to-work protocols will be used to make sure controls are understood and implemented.

Training, Competence and Personal Protective Equipment

All staff undergo induction training covering safe handling techniques, traffic management, and emergency procedures specific to rubbish and business waste removal. Refresher training and competency checks are provided at regular intervals. The organisation will provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including high-visibility clothing, gloves, steel-toe boots and eye protection. The use of PPE is mandatory where residual risks cannot be eliminated. Supervisors must confirm competence before assigning lone or high-risk tasks.

Vehicle safety and site operations are central to safe waste collection. Drivers must perform pre-shift vehicle checks, secure loads correctly and follow safe reversing and parking procedures. Loading bays and customer sites should be assessed for hazards such as unstable surfaces or overhead obstructions. For collection in mixed-use locations within our rubbish company service area, traffic management plans and clear signage will be used to keep pedestrians and staff apart from moving plant. Communication between crew members and with site owners is essential to manage risks.

To control common operational risks, the following measures will be applied where appropriate:

• Segregation of recyclable, non-recyclable and hazardous materials at source to reduce contamination and exposure;
• Use of mechanical lifting aides and team lifting for heavy items to prevent musculoskeletal injury;
• Regular maintenance and inspection schedules for lifting equipment, compactors and vehicles;
• Emergency spill kits and containment measures for accidental releases of liquids or hazardous substances.

These controls help ensure that our commercial rubbish removal activities meet best practice and reduce environmental impact.

Hazardous Waste, Spill Response and Recordkeeping

Handling hazardous and special waste requires specific controls. Materials that may be hazardous—such as solvents, batteries, asbestos suspect items or chemical containers—must be identified, segregated and either packaged or treated in accordance with safe handling protocols. Employees will be trained in the use of spill response equipment and emergency containment, and where necessary, third-party hazardous waste specialists will be engaged. Accurate records of waste types, consignments and transfers will be maintained to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance for all waste movements across our service area.

Incident reporting and investigation procedures support learning and prevention. All accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions must be reported promptly. Incidents will be investigated to identify root causes and to implement corrective actions. Outcomes of investigations will inform updates to risk assessments and staff training to reduce recurrence. The organisation will also maintain insurance, statutory records and documentation required to demonstrate due diligence in health and safety performance.

Monitoring, Audit and Continuous Improvement

Performance will be monitored through routine site inspections, vehicle checks, and scheduled safety audits. Key performance indicators such as incident frequency, training completion rates and audit outcomes will be reviewed by management. Where deficiencies are identified, action plans with clear timescales and assigned responsibilities will be implemented. Regular management reviews will assess the effectiveness of this policy and allocate resources for improvements.

Commitment to legal compliance and best practice underpins this policy. While this document does not attempt to list every legal requirement, the organisation is committed to meeting applicable obligations and to cooperating with enforcing authorities when necessary. Contractors and partners engaged for commercial waste collection must demonstrate equivalent standards of health and safety and will be selected on the basis of competence and performance.

This Health and Safety Policy for business waste removal is supported by practical procedures and records. Employees are encouraged to report hazards and suggest improvements. By integrating risk control into daily operations, providing appropriate resources and fostering a culture of safety, our rubbish company service area will work to protect people, property and the environment while delivering reliable waste removal services.

Policy ownership: The leadership team retains overall responsibility for policy implementation and review. This policy will be reviewed at least annually, or sooner following significant change, incident or legislative update. Signed on behalf of management — adoption of these principles is mandatory for everyone involved in our waste operations.