Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Seven Kings

Business Waste Removal Seven Kings confirms its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for employees, contractors and the public during all waste collection and disposal operations. This policy applies to our commercial waste and rubbish collection service, our rubbish removal service area activities and any associated vehicle or site operations. Safety is integrated into every stage of our waste handling, transport and disposal services.

Policy Statement

Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health and environmental harm by identifying risks and implementing control measures. All staff are required to work in a safe manner and to follow procedures designed for the welfare of everyone. The company will provide appropriate resources, training and supervision to ensure legal and practical compliance across the entire waste removal company operation.

Scope

This policy covers: collection, loading and transportation of commercial refuse; on-site segregation and storage; handling of potentially hazardous materials; vehicle safety and driver wellbeing; site access and public safety. It is relevant to our rubbish company service area operations and partners, including subcontractors and temporary staff who support our rubbish collection service.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are established to ensure clear accountability:

• Directors set company safety priorities and allocate resources.
• Managers implement policy, maintain risk assessments and ensure corrective actions.
• Supervisors monitor day-to-day compliance and support staff training.
• Employees follow procedures, report hazards and use personal protective equipment.

Risk Assessment and Controls

Systematic risk assessments will be conducted for all regular and non-routine tasks. Controls follow a hierarchy: eliminate hazards where possible, substitute less hazardous methods, apply engineering and administrative controls, and finally supply suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). The company maintains written assessments for lifting operations, vehicle loading, manual handling, exposure to dust, sharps and chemical contaminants.

Training, Competence and PPE

Training is provided on induction and updated regularly, covering safe lifting, segregation of waste streams, confined space awareness for service pits, and safe use of tail lifts and compactors. Staff are issued with appropriate PPE including high-visibility clothing, gloves and respiratory protection when required. Records of training and PPE issuance are maintained and reviewed.

Vehicle and Site Safety

Vehicles are inspected daily and maintained to a service schedule. Drivers follow route safety protocols, observe load-securement requirements and adhere to safe speed limits. On client sites, operatives will establish exclusion zones where necessary, use warning signage and take steps to protect pedestrians and other site users. Vehicle safety and site procedures are central to our waste collection and rubbish removal service area operations.

Hazardous and Controlled Waste Handling

Hazardous materials are identified, segregated and transported under regulatory controls. Where specialist handling is required, only trained personnel will manage such loads and written manifests will accompany consignments. The company maintains procedures for dealing with chemical spills, biological hazards and sharps, and will engage licensed waste carriers or disposal sites for controlled streams.

Waste Segregation and Environmental Controls

Separation of recyclable materials reduces environmental impact and exposure to mixed hazards. Storage areas are designed to minimise contamination and pest attraction, with spill control kits and bunding where needed. We promote sustainable practices within our rubbish collection service and across the wider rubbish removal service area we serve.

Incident Reporting and Emergency Response

All accidents, near misses and environmental incidents must be reported immediately. The company will investigate incidents to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and communicate lessons learned. Emergency response plans include first aid provision, spill containment, and liaison with emergency services as appropriate. Prompt reporting supports continuous improvement across the waste removal company.

Monitoring, Audit and Review

Performance is monitored through regular inspections, audits and health and safety meetings. Key performance indicators include incident frequency, training completion rates and audit outcomes. The policy is reviewed at least annually or after significant incidents, operational changes, or updates in legislation affecting the rubbish company service area.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

Business Waste Removal Seven Kings will comply with statutory duties and industry standards relevant to waste management and occupational safety. The company encourages reporting of hazards and suggestions for improvement. Through training, investment in safer equipment, and active consultation with staff, we aim to reduce risk and enhance safety for everyone involved in our rubbish collection and removal services.