Health & Safety Policy — Commercial Waste Removal Morden

Policy Statement: This Health and Safety Policy sets out the responsibilities and procedures that govern safe operations for our commercial rubbish removal service. Our objective is to protect employees, contractors, clients and the public from harm arising from waste collection, handling and transport. The policy applies across our service area and covers all aspects of commercial waste removal activities, including site work, vehicle operations, and materials handling.

Scope and commitment: We commit to meeting statutory obligations and adopting best practice for commercial waste services in Morden and surrounding areas. The company will allocate adequate resources to ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, and competency-based training are in place. This Policy is a living document and will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in operations, regulations, and industry guidance.

Responsibilities: Ultimate accountability for health and safety rests with senior management, while day-to-day implementation is delegated to supervisors and team leaders. Employees are required to follow safe systems, report hazards, and participate in training. Contractors and subcontractors engaged for rubbish collection duties must demonstrate equivalent safety standards before commencing work. Failure to comply with policy requirements may result in disciplinary action.

Risk assessment: All site activities will be subject to documented risk assessments that identify hazards—manual handling, moving vehicles, sharps, hazardous substances and confined spaces—and specify control measures. Safe work method statements will be used for higher risk tasks. Control measures will follow the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Training and competency: We will deliver role-specific training for drivers, loaders, and supervisory staff that covers manual handling techniques, use of lifting equipment, traffic management, and waste classification. Refresher training will be provided periodically and after any incident. Training records will be maintained to demonstrate competence for rubbish collection Morden operations.

Personal protective equipment: PPE is provided where controls cannot eliminate risk. Standard PPE includes high-visibility clothing, gloves, steel-toe boots, and eye protection. Additional specialised PPE will be issued for chemical handling or other hazardous tasks. Employees must wear assigned PPE and report any defects immediately.

Vehicle and equipment safety: Vehicles and plant used for commercial waste removal are subject to pre-use checks, scheduled maintenance and safe loading procedures. Drivers must perform daily walk-around checks and attend to defects before operations commence. Loads must be secured to prevent spillage during transit.

Hazardous waste handling: Waste streams that are potentially hazardous—e.g., asbestos, chemical containers, contaminated soils—will be segregated and handled by trained personnel under strict controls. We will adhere to waste classification and packaging standards and use licensed treatment or disposal routes for regulated materials. Do not assume all commercial waste is inert; where doubt exists, seek specialist advice.

Incident reporting and emergency response: All accidents, near misses and safety concerns must be reported promptly through the company reporting system. We maintain emergency plans for spill response, medical emergencies and fire. Regular drills and equipment checks ensure readiness. Root cause investigations and corrective actions will follow any significant incident to prevent recurrence.

Monitoring, review and continuous improvement: The effectiveness of this health and safety policy will be monitored through audits, inspections and performance metrics. Key performance indicators include incident rates, training completion, and audit findings. Management will review this policy annually or sooner when operational or regulatory changes require.

Record keeping and legal compliance: The company will maintain records of risk assessments, training, vehicle maintenance, waste transfer documentation and incident reports. These records support compliance with statutory requirements and demonstrate the integrity of our commercial waste removal operations. We will cooperate with enforcement bodies and implement corrective measures where necessary.

Key controls at a glance:

• Comprehensive risk assessments for all tasks.
• Competency-based training and refresher programs.
• Mandatory use of appropriate PPE.
• Vehicle checks, secure loading and scheduled maintenance.
• Segregation and licensed disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Clear incident reporting and emergency procedures.

This policy underpins safe, reliable and legally compliant rubbish collection and commercial waste services across our operational area. Managers are responsible for implementation and for fostering a strong safety culture. Employees are encouraged to remain vigilant, follow procedures and report hazards without delay.