Health and Safety policy

Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van Clapham Park

Man and Van Clapham Park is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, customers and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and transport activities. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety within our man and van and removal services, including residential and commercial moves, loading, unloading and vehicle operations.

Our Health and Safety Objectives

Our main objectives are to prevent injury and ill health, comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and promote a positive safety culture in every aspect of our removal operations. We aim to identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective controls to ensure that our work is carried out as safely as reasonably practicable.

Management Responsibilities

Management at Man and Van Clapham Park accepts overall responsibility for health and safety performance. Managers will provide clear leadership, allocate suitable resources and ensure that safe systems of work are in place for all activities, including lifting and carrying, packing, loading, unloading and driving.

Management will regularly review working practices, vehicle condition, equipment suitability and staff training needs. Any changes in legislation, operational practices or incident findings will prompt a review of this policy and associated procedures.

Employee Responsibilities

Every employee, whether permanent, temporary or contracted, has 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. Staff must follow all safety instructions, use equipment correctly, cooperate with training and report any hazards, accidents or near-misses without delay.

Employees are expected to avoid taking unnecessary risks when performing removal tasks, to report defects in vehicles or equipment and to immediately notify management of incidents, injuries or unsafe conditions encountered on customer premises or public roads.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

We carry out risk assessments for our key activities, including manual handling of furniture and boxes, use of trolleys and lifting equipment, packing and unpacking, working in confined or cluttered spaces, operating in shared access areas such as hallways and stairwells, and loading vehicles at kerbside or on busy roads.

These risk assessments are used to develop safe systems of work, such as planning lifting routes, using team lifts for heavy or awkward items, positioning vehicles safely and securing loads correctly. Risk assessments are reviewed regularly and whenever circumstances or work methods change.

Manual Handling and Use of Equipment

Safe manual handling is a core element of our removal operations. All staff receive guidance in correct lifting techniques, including assessing the weight and shape of items, testing the load, maintaining good posture and using team lifting or mechanical aids whenever necessary.

We provide suitable equipment, such as sack trucks, dollies, straps, protective gloves and blankets, to assist with the safe movement and protection of items. Staff must inspect equipment before use, use it only for its intended purpose and report any defects immediately so that unsafe equipment is taken out of service.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

We are committed to safe driving and vehicle operations. Our vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition and are inspected regularly. Loads must be evenly distributed and properly secured to prevent movement during transit. Doors and ramps must be operated safely and only by staff who understand the correct procedures.

Drivers are expected to follow all road traffic laws, drive considerately and adjust their driving style to account for weather, traffic, road conditions and the nature of the load. Fatigue management is taken seriously and drivers must not drive if they are unfit through tiredness, illness, medication, alcohol or drugs.

Customer Premises and Public Safety

We recognise that our work often takes place at customer homes, offices, storage sites and on public streets. We will take all reasonable steps to prevent harm to customers, neighbours, passers-by and other contractors who may be present.

Staff will aim to maintain clear access routes, avoid blocking fire exits and minimise trip hazards from boxes, tools and packing materials. When loading or unloading on or near the road, care will be taken to position the vehicle safely, use hazard warning lights where appropriate and keep pavements and entrances as clear as possible.

Training, Information and Supervision

Man and Van Clapham Park provides appropriate health and safety training for employees relevant to their roles. This may include induction training, safe manual handling techniques, use of equipment, load securing, incident reporting and emergency procedures.

Information on specific site risks or customer requirements will be shared with staff before work begins wherever possible. Less experienced staff will receive suitable supervision until they are competent to work more independently in a safe manner.

Accident, Incident and Near-Miss Reporting

All accidents, injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage and near-misses must be reported to management as soon as possible. We investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Where applicable, we will comply with any legal reporting obligations. Records of accidents and incidents are retained and used to monitor trends and improve our health and safety performance.

Health, Welfare and Fitness for Work

We recognise that removal work can be physically demanding. Staff are encouraged to raise any health issues that may affect their ability to perform specific tasks safely. No employee should undertake work they believe to be beyond their physical capability or training.

We do not tolerate working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Prescription medications that may cause drowsiness or impair judgment must be declared so that appropriate adjustments can be considered. Adequate rest breaks and access to drinking water will be provided, particularly during physically intensive tasks or in hot weather.

Continuous Improvement and Policy Review

Man and Van Clapham Park is committed to continually improving our health and safety performance. We will regularly review this policy, our risk assessments and procedures to ensure they remain suitable, effective and aligned with current legislation and best practice in the removal sector.

This health and safety policy is communicated to all employees and is available to customers and other interested parties on request. Everyone involved in our operations is expected to support the implementation of this policy and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for all.



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Company name: Man and Van Clapham Park Ltd.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday, 07:00-00:00

Street address: 144 Stonhouse St
Postal code: SW4 6BE
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.4645360 Longitude: -0.1370270
E-mail:
[email protected]

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