Health and Safety policy

Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van Maida Hill

Man and Van Maida Hill is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, contractors, customers and members of the public who may be affected by our removals and transport activities. This Health and Safety policy sets out our principles and arrangements for managing health and safety in connection with our man and van and removal services.

We recognise our responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation and aim to prevent injury, ill health, and damage to property arising from our operations. Health and safety is an integral part of our business planning and service delivery.

Management Responsibilities and Commitment

Senior management at Man and Van Maida Hill is responsible for implementing this policy and ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained and regularly reviewed. Management will provide appropriate resources, information and supervision to support safe working practices throughout all stages of the removal process, from initial survey and loading to transport and unloading.

Managers and supervisors will lead by example, promote a positive safety culture, and ensure that health and safety considerations are given equal importance to other business objectives. They will review incidents, investigate near misses and implement improvements where required.

Employee Responsibilities

All employees and regular contractors of Man and Van Maida Hill have a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. Team members must follow the training and instructions provided, use equipment correctly, and report any hazards, defects, accidents or near misses to management without delay.

Employees are expected to cooperate fully with this policy, attend training sessions, wear personal protective equipment where required and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment on every job.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Man and Van Maida Hill will identify, assess and control risks associated with our removal and transport activities. This includes hazards arising from manual handling, working in and around vehicles, operating in residential and commercial premises, and dealing with heavy or awkward loads.

Risk assessments will be conducted for typical working tasks and, where necessary, for specific jobs that present unusual or higher risks. From these assessments we will develop safe systems of work and communicate them clearly to all relevant staff. These systems will be reviewed periodically and updated as required.

Manual Handling and Lifting Operations

Manual handling is a core part of our man and van and removal services, and we are committed to reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Staff will receive appropriate training in safe lifting techniques, team lifting, use of handling aids such as trolleys and dollies, and planning routes for moving items safely.

Where possible, we will avoid hazardous manual handling by breaking down loads, using mechanical aids, and assessing weight, size and centre of gravity before moving items. Employees must not attempt to lift or carry items that are beyond their capability and should always seek assistance when required.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

Our vehicles are essential to our removal services, and their safe use is a priority. All vehicles will be maintained in a roadworthy condition with regular checks and servicing. Drivers must hold the appropriate valid driving licence and follow road traffic laws and company driving procedures at all times.

Loads will be secured correctly to prevent movement during transit and to avoid risk of injury when doors are opened. Drivers must not operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that may impair their ability to drive. Mobile devices must only be used in line with current road safety guidance and never while driving without hands-free facilities.

Safe Working at Customer Premises

When working at customer homes, offices or storage facilities, our teams will take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of customers, visitors and the public. This includes maintaining clear walkways, using ramps or protective coverings where required, and keeping doors and gates secure while moving items.

We will take care to prevent trips, slips and falls by managing trailing cables, packaging materials, tools and equipment. Any hazards identified at the premises will be reported to the customer where appropriate and managed in line with our risk assessments.

Use of Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

Man and Van Maida Hill will provide suitable equipment for lifting, moving and protecting goods, such as straps, blankets, trolleys and ramps, and ensure that such equipment is maintained in safe working condition. Employees must check equipment before use and report any defects immediately.

Where risk assessments identify the need for personal protective equipment, such as safety footwear or gloves, this will be provided and must be used as instructed. Personal protective equipment is considered a last line of defence and does not replace the need for safe systems of work.

Health, Welfare and Fitness for Work

We recognise the importance of employee health and welfare in delivering safe and reliable removal services. Staff are encouraged to report any health issues that may affect their ability to perform manual handling or driving tasks safely. Management will consider suitable adjustments wherever reasonably practicable.

We will not permit employees to work while unfit due to fatigue, alcohol, drugs or illness that could compromise safety. Adequate breaks will be provided in line with working time and driving regulations.

Training, Information and Supervision

Man and Van Maida Hill will provide appropriate health and safety induction and job-specific training for all employees. This includes training in manual handling, vehicle safety, safe loading and unloading, use of equipment, and emergency procedures.

Information on risks and control measures will be communicated clearly, and additional supervision will be provided for new or inexperienced staff until they are competent to work safely without close oversight.

Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, incidents, near misses and cases of work-related ill health must be reported to management as soon as possible. Records will be kept and reviewed to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Our teams are briefed on basic emergency procedures, including fire safety, evacuation, first aid arrangements, and actions to take in the event of road traffic incidents. Employees must follow these procedures and cooperate with any investigation following an incident.

Continuous Improvement and Policy Review

Man and Van Maida Hill is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety performance. We will regularly review this policy, our risk assessments and our working practices to ensure they remain effective, relevant and in line with current legislation and industry standards.

Feedback from employees, customers and other stakeholders is welcomed and will be used to enhance our safety culture and the quality of our removal and man and van services.

This Health and Safety policy is endorsed by management and applies to all aspects of our operations. It will be communicated to all employees and made available to customers and other interested parties on request.



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Company name: Man and Van Maida Hill Ltd.
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Street address: 279B Kilburn Ln
Postal code: W9 3EG
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.5330180 Longitude: -0.2063780
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