Health and Safety Policy — Pimlico House Clearance

Pimlico House Clearance maintains a clear and accountable Health and Safety Policy that applies across all aspects of our rubbish removal service area operations. This policy sets out responsibilities, safe systems of work and compliance measures designed to protect employees, contractors, visitors and the public when delivering waste removal and rubbish clearance services. The principles herein apply to every project, from small domestic clearances to larger multi-site waste collections, and are intended to support legal compliance and best practice in the rubbish company service area.

We document roles and responsibilities clearly: management must ensure adequate resources and training; supervisors must implement safe working practices; and all staff are expected to follow procedures and report hazards. Risk assessments are completed for each task and reviewed regularly. Our approach to safety integrates safe driving for collection vehicles, manual handling protocols, and controls for lifting, stacking and transporting materials. All personnel are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow hygiene and decontamination standards after handling waste.

The policy emphasises proactive risk control for service delivery within our rubbish collection area. We maintain a written procedure for identifying hazardous materials, segregating recyclable items and disposing of hazardous or clinical waste through authorised channels. Regular site checks and toolbox talks form part of our operational routine. Inspections, incident reporting and near-miss recording ensure lessons are captured. We aim to reduce workplace incidents through continuous improvement and practical health and safety measures in the rubbish clearance service area.

Training and competence are central to our safety framework. Staff receive induction training covering manual handling, COSHH awareness where relevant, vehicle loading and safe use of equipment such as trolleys, sack trucks and compactors. Supervisors receive additional training in risk assessment and incident investigation. We maintain training records and provide refresher sessions. Competence assessments are carried out periodically to confirm that everyone engaged in our rubbish removal service area understands procedural requirements and operates safely.

Vehicles and plant are subject to routine maintenance and daily pre-shift checks. Drivers and operators follow vehicle safety checklists, seatbelt and secure loading protocols and follow safe route planning to minimise risks on public roads. All vehicles used for rubbish collection and waste transport are cleaned and inspected to reduce contamination risk and ensure load security. We enforce strict rules about mobile phone use while driving and use telematics or logbooks as appropriate to monitor fatigue and driving behaviour.

Waste handling procedures include segregation at source, secure containment of sharp or dangerous items, and prevention of manual handling injuries through mechanical aids and team lifts where necessary. Our rubbish company policies include measures to avoid overfilling skips and sacks, to stack loads safely and to secure items during transit. Emergency procedures for spills, fires or hazardous discoveries are documented and regularly practised. We emphasise immediate reporting and isolation of hazards until competent personnel can resolve them.

Health surveillance and wellbeing are part of our duty of care. Where roles involve specific hazards, appropriate health checks are arranged and confidential records maintained. We encourage staff to raise concerns and to participate in safety committees and risk reviews. Mental health support and workload management are considered within our welfare provisions. Open communication and a no-blame reporting culture help sustain continuous improvement in our rubbish clearance and waste removal operations.

Emergency response plans cover first aid provision, reporting to emergency services, and procedures for on-site containment of hazardous spills. First aiders are available in accordance with assessed need, and first aid equipment is maintained and accessible. Clear signage, safe pedestrian access at collection points and controlled vehicle movements reduce the risk of accidents. Our incident investigation process identifies root causes and implements corrective actions, and where necessary we contact appropriate waste regulators to ensure lawful disposal in the wider rubbish collection area.

Monitoring, review and recordkeeping underpin this policy. We maintain documented risk assessments, training logs, maintenance records and incident reports and review the policy annually or after significant changes in operations. Audits and management reviews confirm ongoing suitability and effectiveness. This policy is endorsed by company leadership and communicated to all staff, contractors and partners operating within our rubbish removal service area. Compliance with this policy is mandatory and failure to adhere to its requirements may lead to disciplinary action or withdrawal from work where safety cannot be assured.