Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van Kennington
Man and Van Kennington 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 in relation to our man and van services, loading and unloading, driving, and work at customer premises.
Policy Statement and Objectives
The objective of this Health and Safety Policy is to prevent injury, ill health, damage to property and harm to the environment arising from our work. We will identify, assess and control risks associated with lifting and carrying items, vehicle operations, access to properties, temporary storage and any other activities linked to our removal services.
We will comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and recognised industry standards, and we will continually seek to improve our performance through training, monitoring, and review of our practices.
Responsibilities for Health and Safety
Overall responsibility for health and safety rests with the company management, who will ensure that appropriate resources, information and supervision are provided. Management responsibilities include establishing safe systems of work, maintaining equipment in a safe condition, and ensuring that staff understand their duties under this policy.
Supervisors and team leaders are responsible for implementing this policy on a day-to-day basis, including briefing staff before jobs, checking vehicles and equipment, and ensuring that lifting and handling tasks are carried out safely. They must report any hazards, incidents or near misses to management and support investigations to prevent recurrence.
All employees and contractors 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. They must follow instructions, training and risk assessments, use equipment correctly, report defects, and cooperate fully with health and safety arrangements.
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
We will carry out risk assessments for key removal activities, including route planning, parking and loading, handling heavy or awkward items, working in confined spaces such as stairwells and corridors, and operating in busy urban environments. These risk assessments will be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes to our work methods or service area.
Safe systems of work will be documented and communicated to staff. These will cover vehicle loading limits, securing loads, safe lifting techniques, use of trolleys and other handling aids, and coordination between drivers and porters. Before each job, staff will be briefed on any site-specific hazards such as restricted access, low ceilings, slippery floors or shared loading areas.
Manual Handling and Use of Equipment
Manual handling is a core part of our removals service and will be managed carefully to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury. Staff will receive training in safe lifting and carrying techniques, including team lifting for heavy items and the use of appropriate handling aids such as sack trucks, dollies, straps and protective covers.
We will assess the weight, size and shape of items, the route to be taken, and any obstacles or trip hazards before moving goods. Where possible, we will break down loads into smaller components and use mechanical assistance. No employee will be required to lift or carry a load that they feel is unsafe or beyond their capability.
All equipment used in the course of our work, including trolleys, ramps and securing straps, will be inspected regularly and maintained in good condition. Defective equipment will be taken out of service immediately and replaced or repaired.
Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards
Our vehicles will be maintained according to manufacturer recommendations and relevant legal requirements. Pre-use checks will be carried out by drivers to confirm that brakes, lights, tyres, securing points and other safety features are in good working order.
Drivers must hold the appropriate licence and follow all road safety rules, including speed limits, parking restrictions and safe loading provisions. Loads must be evenly distributed, properly secured and kept within permitted weight limits. Distraction while driving, such as using mobile phones without appropriate hands-free arrangements, is strictly prohibited.
Route planning will take into account traffic conditions, access limitations, low bridges, environmental zones and safe stopping points for loading and unloading. Where necessary, drivers and porters will work together to guide vehicles safely in tight spaces and to protect pedestrians during manoeuvres.
Working at Customer Premises
Our teams frequently work in homes, offices and other customer premises. We will take reasonable steps to protect both our staff and customers, including protecting floors and walls, managing trailing cables and equipment, and keeping access routes clear of obstructions.
On arrival at a site, the team will conduct a brief visual inspection to identify hazards such as uneven surfaces, narrow staircases, poor lighting or other risks that may affect the move. If work cannot be carried out safely, we will discuss alternative arrangements with the customer.
We will respect customer property and ensure that items are moved and stored in a way that minimises the risk of damage or injury. Where required, heavier or more complex items such as pianos, safes or large appliances will be subject to additional assessment and may require specialist methods or extra personnel.
Health, Welfare and Training
We will provide appropriate welfare provisions for staff, including rest breaks, access to drinking water and reasonable facilities during longer jobs. Staff are encouraged to report any health conditions that may affect their ability to safely undertake manual handling or driving activities so that reasonable adjustments can be considered.
Training is essential to safe working in the removals industry. All personnel will receive induction and ongoing training covering manual handling, vehicle safety, use of equipment, incident reporting, personal protective equipment and customer site safety. Refresher training will be provided periodically or when new risks, equipment or procedures are introduced.
Incident Reporting and Policy Review
All accidents, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported promptly to management. We will investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Lessons learned will be shared with staff and, where necessary, risk assessments and procedures will be updated.
This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed at least annually, and sooner if there are significant changes to our operations, legal requirements or organisational structure. Updated versions of the policy will be communicated to all employees and made available to customers upon request.
By implementing this policy, Man and Van Kennington aims to deliver efficient removal services while maintaining high standards of safety and care for everyone involved.
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| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
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Country: United Kingdom
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