Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Norbiton

Purpose: This policy defines the health, safety and environmental obligations for our commercial rubbish removal and business waste disposal activities. It applies to all employees, contractors and operatives engaged in delivering rubbish removal Norbiton and related services. The aim is to prevent injury, ill health and environmental harm while ensuring compliant, efficient commercial waste collection across the service area.

Scope and Objectives

This document covers routine and non-routine tasks including collection, transfer, loading, vehicle operation, segregation and handling of non-hazardous and hazardous business waste. Objectives include: proactive risk control, legal compliance, incident reduction and continuous improvement of safety performance for our rubbish company operations.

Responsibilities

All staff, subcontractors and managers share responsibility for safety. Key roles:

• Senior management: set policy, allocate resources and ensure compliance.
• Supervisors: ensure safe systems of work, training and supervision.
• Operatives: follow procedures, use PPE and report hazards.

Managers will maintain clear lines of responsibility for business waste removal duties and the safe delivery of commercial waste services.

Risk Assessment and Control Measures

Risk assessments are carried out for all tasks and reviewed regularly or after changes. Controls follow a hierarchy: eliminate, substitute, engineer, administrative and personal protective equipment. Typical controls for rubbish removal include segregation at source, use of mechanical aids for lifting, safe vehicle loading limits and secure containment to prevent spillage.

Training, Competence and Safe Systems

Training programmes ensure operatives have the necessary competence for commercial waste collection Norbiton operations. Training covers manual handling, vehicle safety, traffic awareness, hazardous materials awareness and use of PPE. Records of training and certifications are maintained and refreshed at planned intervals.

Personal Protective Equipment is provided where required. Staff must wear appropriate high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety footwear and eye protection as risk assessments indicate. Supervisors will enforce correct PPE use and inspect equipment regularly. Mechanical aids and vehicle mounted lifting equipment are used to reduce manual handling risks.

Hazardous and Controlled Wastes

Handling of hazardous or controlled waste types follows specific safe systems that align with relevant waste regulations. Where hazardous materials are present, operatives must follow documented procedures, use additional PPE and ensure proper containment and labelling. Waste segregation prevents cross-contamination and supports safe disposal by authorised facilities.

Vehicles, Traffic Management and Site Safety

Vehicles used for business waste removal are maintained to a high standard with regular inspections and defect reporting. Drivers receive training in safe loading and unloading, reversing procedures, use of banksmen and daily vehicle checks. On customer sites, traffic management plans and exclusion zones reduce the risk of collisions and pedestrian injury during rubbish removal operations.

Incident Reporting, First Aid and Emergency Response

All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported immediately to supervisors and recorded. Investigations will identify root causes and corrective actions to prevent recurrence. First aid provisions and emergency procedures are maintained for all operating locations and for field teams. Fire, spill and significant contamination events trigger the emergency response plan and appropriate notifications to regulatory authorities when required.

Contractors, Subcontractors and Visitors

Contracted partners involved in commercial waste collection Norbiton work are selected on competence and safety performance. Contractors must adhere to this policy and provide evidence of their own risk assessments, insurances and licences where applicable. Pre-start briefings and site inductions ensure that expectations for safe working are understood before work begins.

Monitoring, Audit and Continuous Improvement

The policy is supported by routine monitoring, audits and performance reviews. Key performance indicators include incident rates, training completion, vehicle defects and compliance with waste segregation standards. Findings drive corrective actions, refresher training and updates to safe systems.

Record Keeping and Review — Documentation of risk assessments, training, inspections and incident records is retained in accordance with statutory requirements. This policy will be reviewed at least annually or when operational changes, incidents or legislative updates indicate a review is necessary. The review process ensures the business waste removal service remains safe, compliant and effective for customers and staff.

Commitment: Our organisation is committed to providing a safe working environment for everyone involved in the removal and disposal of business and commercial waste. By maintaining clear controls, training, and open reporting, we seek to minimise risk and protect health while delivering reliable rubbish collection and disposal services across the service area.