Belsizepark House Clearance — Health & Safety Policy

Our company is committed to delivering a safe, reliable house clearance and rubbish removal service across our advertised service area. This policy sets out how Belsizepark House Clearance manages health and safety risks associated with rubbish collection, waste removal, and clearance projects. It applies to all employees, subcontractors and temporary staff engaged in our rubbish company operations and to anyone affected by our activities. Safety and compliance are core to our rubbish clearance and waste management approach.

We will take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent injury and ill health by assessing risks, providing information and training, and ensuring suitable equipment and protective measures. Key principles include hazard identification, risk reduction, safe systems of work and ongoing monitoring. Employees must follow procedures and report concerns; managers must ensure controls are in place. This policy complements statutory requirements for waste removal, vehicle safety and manual handling.

Our commitment extends to environmental stewardship and responsible disposal. The company operates a clear hierarchy of waste control—reduction, reuse, recycling and, where necessary, disposal through licensed channels. We will maintain records of waste transfer, ensure hazardous materials are segregated and handled by trained personnel, and only use authorised waste treatment facilities. This approach reduces environmental risk and supports safe rubbish clearance operations across the service area.

Management Responsibilities and Organisation

Senior management retains overall responsibility for health and safety. Day-to-day implementation is delegated to supervisors and team leaders who ensure compliance with this policy during house clearance jobs, bulky waste collections and domestic clearances. Management will: provide resources, ensure risk assessments are completed and review performance.

Supervisors are responsible for briefing crews on site-specific risks and ensuring that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used. Every operative must be competent for the tasks assigned, and we will maintain training records for manual handling, machinery use, hazardous waste handling and vehicle operations. Regular toolbox talks will reinforce safe work methods for rubbish collection teams.

We will maintain safe vehicles and equipment through scheduled inspections and servicing. Equipment provided includes trolleys, lifting aids, secure blankets and suitable sacks or containers for waste. The company will ensure that plant used for clearance and rubbish collection is maintained to a safe standard and that operators are trained. Emergency contact procedures for vehicle breakdowns or incidents on route are documented and must be followed.

Risk Assessment, Controls and Safe Systems of Work

All tasks associated with our rubbish clearance service require a documented risk assessment prior to commencement. Risk assessments will identify hazards such as sharp objects, asbestos suspicion, electrical risks, biological contamination, and unstable structures during house clearances. Controls will be implemented proportionately: safe handling rules, exclusion zones, warning signs and specialist contractor engagement where necessary.

Key controls and good practice include:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): gloves, steel-toed boots, hi-vis clothing and eye protection where required.
• Manual Handling: team lifts, use of mechanical aids and elimination of unnecessary lifting to reduce musculoskeletal injury.
• Hazardous Waste: identification, segregation, secure containment and disposal via licensed operators.
• Vehicle Safety: secure loading, correct use of restraints, adherence to weight limits and safe driving standards.
• Site Security: preventing public access to work zones and protecting operatives from passing traffic.

Where a suspected hazardous material such as asbestos or contaminated waste is found during a house clearance, operations will stop immediately and specialist advice sought. We will not attempt to dispose of hazardous substances without qualified support. Our rubbish removal teams are trained to recognise common risks and to escalate issues to management.

Incident Reporting, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement. All incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions must be reported promptly. Reports will be investigated, corrective actions recorded and lessons communicated across the workforce. We conduct periodic audits and safety inspections to verify compliance with the policy and to identify opportunities to improve our rubbish clearance and waste removal processes.

Contractor management is an important element: all subcontractors engaged to assist in clearances or waste transport must demonstrate equivalent health and safety standards. We require evidence of training, insurance and suitable waste carrier authorisations. We will not permit contractors to operate without sufficient controls in place.

Review and Policy Maintenance. This health and safety policy is reviewed regularly and updated to reflect changes in legislation, industry best practice, or operational scope within our waste collection and household clearance activities. The policy is endorsed by senior management and communicated to all staff. Compliance with this policy is mandatory; failure to adhere to procedures may result in disciplinary action. Our aim is to maintain a safe working environment while delivering a professional, reliable rubbish company service across the coverage area.