Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Plumstead

This Health and Safety Policy sets out the commitment of our business waste removal Plumstead operation to protect employees, contractors, clients and the public from risks arising from our commercial rubbish collection and waste disposal activities. The policy applies to all aspects of our work in the service area including site visits, vehicle operations, container handling, sorting, transport and transfer of waste. Our objective is to reduce hazards to an acceptable level by implementing a structured risk management approach and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Management and supervisory teams carry the primary responsibility for policy implementation, while every member of staff engaged in waste removal Plumstead duties must follow the standards and procedures set out herein. Key commitments include carrying out regular risk assessments, maintaining safe vehicles and equipment, providing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring appropriate training and supervision. We emphasise a culture of continuous improvement: risks are monitored and controls are updated as work practices and legislation evolve.

The policy covers the full range of rubbish removal Plumstead services we deliver. It includes requirements for handling general commercial waste, recyclables, bulky items and segregation of potentially hazardous materials. Staff are required to identify suspect loads and take immediate protective action, including segregation, labelling and notifying senior management. The organisation will not accept unknown hazardous materials without authorised containment and specialist handling arrangements. All activities must be recorded and retained in accordance with retention protocols to support traceability and duty-of-care obligations.

Scope, Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Risk assessments form the foundation of our safe system of work for business waste collection Plumstead. Assessments are conducted before new operations commence and are reviewed periodically or when circumstances change. Controls will address manual handling risks, vehicle movements, slip and trip hazards, exposure to dust and biohazards, and the management of sharp objects. Employees are trained to follow assessment findings and use standard operating procedures that reflect current best practice.

To support operational safety we require pre-work checks on vehicles and equipment, clear route planning to reduce pedestrian interaction, and the use of mechanical aids for lifting where practical. Emergency procedures are defined for spill response, first aid, fire and exposure incidents. Staff must report near misses and incidents without delay to enable corrective actions and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Supervisors will investigate and record findings in accordance with incident management protocols.

Control measures include:

• PPE provision — gloves, hi-vis, safety boots and eye protection where required;
• Vehicle and plant maintenance — scheduled servicing and pre-shift inspections;
• Segregation procedures — for recyclable, non-recyclable and hazardous waste;
• Training and competence — documented training records for all operational staff.

Hazardous Waste, COSHH and Manual Handling

Where waste streams contain hazardous substances, including but not limited to batteries, oils, asbestos-containing materials or chemical residues, we apply specialist handling protocols and comply with applicable hazardous waste regulations. A Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment is completed when staff might be exposed to hazardous substances. Appropriate controls may include specialist PPE, containment, labelled packaging and the use of licensed carriers for disposal at authorised facilities.

Manual handling risks are mitigated by combining task design, mechanical assistance and employee training in safe lifting techniques. Job-specific risk assessments identify weight, frequency and awkward postures so that measures such as team lifts, trolleys and bespoke lifting equipment are deployed. Supervisors schedule tasks to avoid excessive physical strain and to ensure adequate rest breaks; employees are expected to communicate any health concerns affecting their ability to perform duties safely.

Training, competence and supervision are central to maintaining safe operations for rubbish collection Plumstead. Induction training covers company policies, emergency response, manual handling and hazard recognition; ongoing refresher sessions address changes in legislation, new equipment and learning from incidents. We maintain training records and competency assessments for all operational personnel. Line managers are responsible for ensuring that only trained and authorised staff undertake controlled tasks.

Monitoring, audit and performance measurement are used to confirm the effectiveness of the health and safety arrangements. Regular workplace inspections, vehicle checks, incident trend analysis and third-party audits are performed. Where breaches or weaknesses are identified, remediation actions are prioritised and tracked to completion. Key performance indicators include incident frequency, near-miss reporting rates and completion of scheduled training.

We maintain a documented system for incident investigation that identifies root causes, corrective actions and lessons learned. This system supports continuous improvement across our commercial rubbish removal services. Employees and subcontractors are required to cooperate with investigations and to adopt preventative measures arising from findings. Where necessary, changes to procedures are communicated promptly and included in team briefings.

Periodic review of this policy is undertaken by senior management to ensure alignment with legal requirements and evolving industry standards for business waste removal Plumstead. The review process includes consultation with operational personnel and may involve external advisers where specialist expertise is required. The policy will be revised as needed; the most recent version supersedes previous editions and is made available to all relevant stakeholders.