Health & Safety Policy for Manor Park Skip Hire

Manor Park Skip Hire is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of employees, contractors, clients and the public in our rubbish removal operations and skip hire service area. This safety policy sets out our obligations and the practical controls we apply across all waste collection, skip delivery, site servicing and rubbish company activities. The policy applies to every person working for or on behalf of Manor Park Skip Hire, including drivers, loaders, operatives and administrative staff.

Our purpose is to minimise risk and to operate a safe rubbish collection service area. The policy framework supports legal compliance and best practice while emphasising the proactive management of hazards. We will: assess risks, implement controls, provide appropriate training and maintain equipment to ensure safety when handling mixed waste, bulky items, hazardous materials and vehicle movements.

All staff and contractors must understand their responsibilities. Senior management provides leadership and resources, supervisors ensure safe working methods are followed, and every worker has a duty to take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others. Personal responsibility is a key principle: anyone identifying an unsafe condition must report it immediately through established channels and stop work if necessary until a safe method is agreed.

Risk Assessment, Controls and Safe Systems

Risk assessment drives our control measures across the skip hire and waste removal service area. We carry out documented risk assessments for each activity including skip placement, loading and unloading, site clearance, and vehicle operations in customer locations. Controls include safe access, exclusion zones when unloading or loading skips, mechanical aids to reduce manual handling, and segregation of hazardous materials where required.

Specific operational controls for our rubbish removal company activities include: vehicle checks before and after each shift; secure load restraint; use of signage and cones for roadside placements; and clear exclusion zones for public safety. We emphasise the correct use of PPE — high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety footwear, and eye protection — depending on the task and risk level. Specialist handling procedures are in place for asbestos-containing materials, sharp objects and chemically contaminated waste.

Maintenance of plant and equipment is essential. All mechanical lifting aids, tail lifts and vehicles are subject to scheduled inspections and repairs. Contractors working on behalf of Manor Park Skip Hire must demonstrate equivalent standards and provide method statements for high-risk work. We will stop any contracted activity that does not meet our safety requirements.

Training, Monitoring and Communication

We provide regular training and competence checks to ensure every operative is capable of performing their role safely within our rubbish collection service area. Training covers safe driving, load security, manual handling, hazardous waste awareness and emergency procedures. Toolbox talks and briefings are held routinely to reinforce safe working methods and to communicate changes in processes or law.

Our monitoring regime includes site inspections, driver log reviews, incident and near-miss reporting, and performance audits. Key controls are regularly measured and reviewed to drive continuous improvement. The following controls are central to our safety management:

• Planned maintenance and pre-use checks for vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Formal risk assessments with written safe systems of work for high-risk tasks.
• Clear segregation and labelling of hazardous waste during collection and transit.
• Enforced use of appropriate PPE and operational exclusion zones.
• Competence verification for all drivers and site operatives.

Emergency response and incident management are embedded in our procedures. All incidents are recorded, investigated and corrective actions are implemented. We maintain first-aid provisions and make sure vehicles carry spill kits and appropriate containment equipment for accidental releases. Prompt reporting of incidents and near misses is required to prevent recurrence and to support continual improvement of our skip hire and waste removal services.

Environmental protection is integrated with our health and safety commitments. Measures to prevent pollution during collection, transport and temporary storage of waste minimise risks to the public and to the environment. Waste segregation, containment and correct disposal routes are followed to reduce the likelihood of contamination and to ensure compliance with environmental responsibilities.

Management review and policy governance ensure that this document remains current and effective. The policy is reviewed annually and revised when there are significant changes to operations, legislation or following a major incident. Performance indicators include incident frequency rates, audit results and completion of training programmes. Senior management will allocate resources where necessary to maintain safe operations across our rubbish removal company area.

All employees and contractors are expected to cooperate fully with this policy. Non-compliance may result in remedial training, suspension of duties or termination of contracts where necessary to protect people and property. Manor Park Skip Hire is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety performance and expects every member of the team to uphold these standards in all operational areas.

Signed on behalf of the Board: Health & Safety Lead. This policy is issued as a statement of intent and as a framework for action to keep our skip hire, rubbish removal and waste management activities safe and sustainable.