Health & Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Brixton

This Health & Safety Policy sets out the commitments and procedures of our commercial waste removal operation, known as Business Waste Removal Brixton, and associated rubbish collection services. It applies to all employees, contractors and temporary staff engaged in business rubbish removal, commercial waste collection and waste transfer activities. Our aim is to maintain a safe working environment for staff and clients while delivering a reliable waste disposal and rubbish clearance service across our service area. The policy is designed to be practical, compliant and continuously improved.

We are committed to preventing workplace injuries and ill health through the implementation of sensible control measures. Key objectives include: assessing and controlling risks, ensuring adequate resources and training, and promoting safe working behaviours. Everyone involved in our commercial waste removal operations has a role to play — from management setting the standard to crew members following safe systems for bin lifts, bulky waste removal and vehicle loading. This policy complements operational procedures and underpins our rubbish collection service standards.

Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. Senior management take overall responsibility for policy implementation and resourcing. Supervisors are responsible for day-to-day monitoring and for ensuring that risk assessments are current and that staff are trained and competent. Staff are required to follow safe systems, report hazards, and use personal protective equipment (PPE). Contractors working for the business waste removal team must meet our safety standards and can expect robust contractor safety checks prior to engagement.

Risk assessment and safe working procedures are central to our approach. We carry out systematic risk assessments for activities such as skip loading, manual handling of bulky items, hazardous materials segregation, compactor operation and cross-site transfers. Control measures include mechanical aids for lifting, appropriate PPE, traffic management around collection sites and clear segregation of recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Safe routes for pedestrians and vehicles are maintained during collections to reduce the risk of collisions and slips, trips or falls.

Handling hazardous or potentially hazardous wastes requires additional controls. Our teams follow strict procedures when encountering chemical containers, asbestos suspect materials, sharps or unknown substances. These include immediate isolation, notification to a supervisor, and secure transfer to an authorised waste treatment route. Staff receive training on identification, containment and documentation of controlled wastes. The rubbish company operates a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe disposal and enforces appropriate segregation and labelling at the point of collection.

Training and competence are maintained through a planned programme of induction, refresher courses and toolbox talks. Drivers and operatives receive instruction in vehicle safety, load security, manual handling techniques and first aid. Supervisors undertake additional training in risk assessment and incident investigation. All staff are encouraged to raise safety concerns and to participate in regular safety briefings. Records of training, licenses and certifications are retained as part of our operational governance for waste removal services.

Operational controls for vehicles and plant include regular pre-shift checks, scheduled maintenance and safe loading procedures. Vehicle operators must ensure that loads are secure and that weight limits are not exceeded. When delivering commercial waste removal or office clearances, our crews use appropriate containment and protective covers to prevent littering and spillage. Emergency response arrangements are in place in the event of spillages, road incidents or medical emergencies during a rubbish collection call-out.

Incident reporting, investigation and corrective action form an important part of our safety culture. All accidents and near-misses are reported promptly and investigated to identify root causes and preventative measures. Findings are shared with staff to promote learning across the team. We maintain clear procedures for first aid, emergency services liaison and site isolation where required. Lessons learned inform updates to risk assessments and operating procedures for the commercial rubbish collection sector.

Monitoring, audit and continual improvement ensure that our business waste removal practices remain effective and relevant. We conduct regular safety inspections, periodic audits of compliance and performance reviews of rubbish removal activities. Key performance indicators include incident rates, training completion and audit outcomes. This policy is reviewed at least annually or following significant changes to operations. By combining clear leadership, competent people and practical controls, our waste removal business seeks to deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable refuse and recycling service across the area.