Health and Safety policy

Man and Van Hither Green Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Hither Green is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, customers, contractors, and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and transport activities. This Health and Safety policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with moving, loading, transporting, and unloading household and commercial goods.

Policy Aims and Objectives

The primary aim of this policy is to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to property by identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures. Our objectives are to:

Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of employees while at work.

Protect customers and members of the public who may be affected by our activities.

Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.

Promote a positive safety culture through training, supervision, and continuous improvement.

Review and update this policy regularly to reflect changes in law, guidance, and operational practice.

Management Responsibilities

Management at Man and Van Hither Green has overall responsibility for implementing and monitoring this Health and Safety policy. This includes:

Ensuring that appropriate risk assessments are carried out for removal, packing, loading, driving, and unloading activities.

Providing suitable equipment, vehicles, and personal protective equipment that are safe, maintained, and fit for purpose.

Ensuring that all staff receive appropriate information, instruction, and training for the tasks they undertake.

Investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and implementing corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Allocating sufficient resources to manage health and safety effectively.

Employee Responsibilities

Every employee of Man and Van Hither Green has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. Employees are required to:

Follow all safety procedures, instructions, and training provided.

Use equipment, vehicles, and protective gear correctly and report any defects or faults immediately.

Cooperate with management in implementing this policy and any associated safety measures.

Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, and near-misses without delay.

Refrain from any behaviour that could endanger themselves, colleagues, customers, or the public.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

We carry out risk assessments for our services, including domestic removals, office moves, furniture deliveries, and small-scale transport tasks. These assessments consider hazards such as manual handling, working at height when loading vehicles, slips and trips, vehicle movements, and handling fragile or heavy items.

Based on these assessments, safe working procedures are developed and implemented. These procedures cover:

Planning routes and timing to reduce driving risks and fatigue.

Using correct lifting techniques and team lifting for heavy or awkward items.

Utilising equipment such as trolleys, straps, and blankets to reduce strain and prevent damage.

Securing loads in vehicles to prevent movement during transit.

Maintaining clear walkways and working areas to avoid slips, trips, and falls.

Manual Handling and Lifting

Manual handling is a significant part of removal work. To protect staff and customers, we:

Provide training on safe lifting techniques and body positioning.

Encourage staff to assess the weight and size of items before lifting and to ask for assistance where necessary.

Use handling aids, such as dollies, sack trucks, and sliders, to reduce physical strain.

Discourage lone handling of large, bulky, or heavy objects.

Vehicle Safety and Driving

Our vehicles are essential to our removal services and must be operated safely at all times. Man and Van Hither Green will:

Ensure that vehicles are regularly inspected, serviced, and maintained in a roadworthy condition.

Require drivers to hold the appropriate licences and to observe all road traffic laws.

Provide guidance on safe loading and securing of goods to ensure stability and prevent overloading.

Encourage safe driving practices, including adherence to speed limits, avoidance of distractions, and proper rest breaks.

Customer and Public Safety

We recognise our duty to minimise risks to customers and members of the public during moves in residential and commercial areas. To achieve this, we:

Plan access routes and loading areas to reduce the risk of collisions and obstructions.

Keep doorways, corridors, and external paths as clear as possible while work is in progress.

Use caution when moving items in shared spaces such as stairwells, pavements, and car parks.

Communicate clearly with customers about any temporary hazards, such as trailing straps or stacked items.

Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

Where necessary, staff are provided with personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety footwear, and high-visibility clothing. We ensure that:

Equipment is suitable for the task and properly maintained.

Protective gear is used as instructed and replaced when worn or damaged.

Staff understand the limitations of protective equipment and continue to follow safe working practices.

Training, Supervision, and Communication

Man and Van Hither Green recognises that competence is key to safe operations. We therefore:

Provide induction training for new staff covering general health and safety, manual handling, and safe vehicle use.

Offer refresher training and toolbox talks when needed, particularly following an incident or change in procedures.

Ensure that less experienced staff are supervised until they are competent to work more independently.

Encourage open communication about health and safety concerns and suggestions for improvement.

Accident Reporting and Investigation

All accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents must be reported to management as soon as possible. We record these events and:

Investigate the circumstances to identify root causes.

Implement corrective and preventive measures where appropriate.

Review whether additional training, equipment, or changes to procedures are necessary.

Policy Review

This Health and Safety policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective and up to date with current legislation and best practice in the removals and transport sector. Revisions will be communicated to all employees, and updated procedures will be implemented as required.

By working together and following this policy, Man and Van Hither Green aims to deliver reliable removal services while protecting the health and safety of everyone involved.



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

Street address: 10 Southbrook Mews
Postal code: SE12 8LG
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.4505240 Longitude: 0.0113840
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