Bayswater House Clearance Health and Safety Policy

Policy Statement: Bayswater House Clearance is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all employees, contractors and members of the public who may be affected by our house clearance and rubbish removal operations. This policy sets out the standards we maintain across our waste removal service area and rubbish company activities to ensure legal compliance, risk minimisation and continuous improvement.

Scope and Objectives

This policy applies to all work carried out by Bayswater House Clearance, including domestic house clearances, commercial waste collections and site clearance for reuse or disposal. Our objectives include reducing work-related injuries, preventing ill health associated with waste handling, and ensuring safe operation of vehicles and plant involved in our rubbish collection service area. We will regularly review performance and drive a culture of safety.

Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are recognised and assigned within the organisation:

• Management — to provide leadership, resources and training for safe rubbish removal and waste clearance work;
• Supervisors — to implement safe systems of work and ensure compliance at each site;
• Employees — to follow procedures, use PPE and report hazards or incidents promptly.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems

We will carry out systematic risk assessments for all house clearance operations and rubbish company tasks. Assessments will identify hazards such as sharps, asbestos suspect materials, heavy lifting, manual handling, working at height, confined spaces and vehicle movement. Identified risks will be recorded, control measures selected and safe systems of work implemented, including task-specific method statements for complex clearances.

Training, Competence and Supervision

Training is essential for safe performance in a house clearance company. All staff will receive induction training, periodic refresher sessions and task-specific instruction for waste segregation, handling hazardous materials and safe use of equipment. Supervisors will monitor competence and provide on-the-job supervision to maintain standards across our rubbish removal service area.

PPE, Manual Handling and Ergonomics: Personal protective equipment will be supplied and maintained for all applicable tasks. Employees must wear PPE as required, including gloves, safety boots, hi-vis clothing and respiratory protection where identified. Manual handling risks are reduced by correct lifting techniques, use of mechanical aids, team lifts and pre-planning lifts to prevent musculoskeletal injuries during bulky rubbish or furniture removal.

Vehicle Safety and Site Control

Vehicles and mobile plant are integral to our rubbish collection service. We maintain a programme of vehicle inspections, servicing and driver training covering safe loading, securement of loads, reversing protocols and vehicle stability. Site control measures such as cordons, traffic management and clear access routes will be used to protect staff and the public during clearances.

Handling of hazardous materials is carried out under enhanced controls. Where waste is identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous, it will be segregated, packaged and labelled in accordance with applicable regulations for hazardous waste transfer. Our house clearance procedures include protocols to isolate suspect materials, obtain specialist removal where necessary and document chain of custody for controlled wastes.

Incident reporting, first aid and emergency response form a core part of our safety management. All incidents, near misses and occupational illnesses must be reported, recorded and investigated to identify root causes and corrective actions. We maintain first aid provisions, emergency contact procedures and evacuation plans for each site and vehicle where waste removal tasks take place.

Environmental controls and waste segregation are integral to the service we provide as a rubbish company and house clearance service. We implement procedures to maximise reuse and recycling, reduce landfill disposal and ensure that material streams are separated at source where practical. Spill kits and containment measures are available for liquid wastes and contaminated materials to protect land and water from pollution.

Subcontractors, Contractors and Supply Chain — When engaging subcontractors or temporary labour to support our house clearance operations, we require evidence of competence, appropriate insurance and adherence to this health and safety policy. Contract terms will require safe working practices, compliance with our control measures and cooperation during audits. We will not compromise safety by contracting with organisations that fail to meet minimum standards.

Monitoring, Audit and Continuous Improvement: The effectiveness of this policy will be monitored through regular audits, site inspections and review of incident data. Performance indicators will include incident frequency, near miss reporting rates, training completion and safety observation outcomes. Management will review this policy at planned intervals and revise it to reflect changes in legislation, operational experience and improvements identified by staff or auditors. Committed to safety, Bayswater House Clearance upholds a duty of care to employees, customers and the public, and expects all personnel to actively contribute to a safe working environment across our waste clearance and rubbish removal service areas.