Man and Van Bermondsey Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Bermondsey is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, customers and members of the public who may be affected by our furniture removal, transport and related services. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety across all activities, from small local moves to larger removal projects.

Policy Statement

Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health, property damage and environmental harm arising from our operations. We will comply with all applicable health and safety legislation and recognised industry standards. Health and safety considerations are integral to planning, decision-making and day-to-day working practices within our removal company.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for health and safety rests with the company management, who will ensure that appropriate resources, equipment and information are provided. Management will:

• Establish and maintain safe systems of work for all removal and delivery tasks.
• Provide appropriate instruction, training and supervision to employees and contractors.
• Conduct and review risk assessments for typical moving and handling activities, transport operations and storage work.
• Ensure vehicles, lifting equipment and work equipment are properly maintained and safe to use.
• Monitor working practices and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.

Employees and contractors have a duty to:

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.
• Follow all safety procedures, training and instructions given by the company.
• Use equipment correctly and report defects immediately.
• Report all accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions to management without delay.
• Cooperate with the company in fulfilling its legal and policy obligations.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

We will identify, assess and manage risks associated with our removal and transport operations. This includes, but is not limited to, manual handling, vehicle movements, working in and around customer properties, working at height when required, and handling bulky or fragile items.

Risk assessments will be carried out for typical tasks such as loading and unloading vehicles, navigating stairways and tight access points, using trolleys or lifting aids, and handling heavy or awkward items. These assessments will be reviewed regularly or following any significant change in working methods, equipment or incidents.

Safe systems of work will be documented where appropriate and communicated to all relevant personnel. Staff are expected to follow these systems, including safe lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment and correct securing of loads in vehicles.

Manual Handling and Lifting

Manual handling is a core part of our services, and we recognise the potential for strains, sprains and other injuries. To minimise these risks, we will:

• Provide training on correct lifting and handling techniques for all staff involved in removals.
• Use mechanical aids such as trolleys, dollies, straps and blankets where practical.
• Plan moves to reduce the need for hazardous lifting, including team lifting for heavy or awkward items.
• Encourage staff to assess each lift individually and not to exceed their personal capability.

Vehicles and Driving Safety

Our vehicles are key to delivering removal and man and van services. We will ensure that vehicles used in our operations are roadworthy, appropriately insured and regularly inspected. Drivers must:

• Hold the correct licence and be medically fit to drive.
• Conduct pre-use checks of vehicles and report any defects.
• Secure loads safely to prevent shifting during transit.
• Follow all road traffic laws and drive in a manner that protects passengers, other road users and the public.

Customer Premises and Public Safety

Our teams frequently work in customer homes, offices and shared spaces. We will take reasonable steps to protect occupants and the public during our work, including:

• Planning safe access routes for moving items in and out of properties.
• Using floor protection and taking care to minimise trip, slip and collision hazards.
• Keeping work areas as tidy as practicable and removing waste materials promptly.
• Communicating clearly with customers about any temporary risks or restrictions.

Training, Information and Supervision

We will provide induction training and ongoing instruction to ensure that all staff understand this policy, their responsibilities and the specific safety procedures relevant to their roles. Training will cover topics such as manual handling, vehicle safety, use of equipment, working in customers homes and emergency procedures.

Supervisors and team leaders will monitor working practices, provide guidance on the job and correct unsafe behaviour. Refresher training will be provided as needed, and when new equipment, techniques or services are introduced.

Accidents, Incidents and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported to management as soon as possible. We will investigate these events to identify root causes and prevent recurrence. Where required by law, incidents will be reported to the relevant authorities.

Emergency procedures will be in place for incidents such as fire, serious injury, road traffic accidents and hazardous material spills. Staff will be made aware of these arrangements and their roles in an emergency, including how to obtain medical assistance and how to safely evacuate premises.

Consultation and Continuous Improvement

We encourage open communication on health and safety matters. Employees are invited to raise concerns, suggest improvements and participate in discussions about safer ways of working. We will review this policy periodically to ensure it remains suitable and effective, taking into account changes in legislation, industry practice and feedback from staff and customers.

Policy Review

This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary to reflect our commitment to continuous improvement in the management of health and safety within Man and Van Bermondsey and across all our removal and transport services.



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Company name: Man and Van Bermondsey Ltd.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday, 07:00-00:00

Street address: 100 Tollgate Dr
Postal code: UB4 0NW
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.5158170 Longitude: -0.3870980
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