House Clearance Cricklewood Health & Safety Policy

This Health and Safety Policy sets out the commitments and procedures that underpin House Clearance Cricklewood's approach to safe working across its rubbish company service area. It applies to every team member, subcontractor and visitor involved in our house clearance and waste removal operations. Our objective is to prevent accidents, reduce health risks, and ensure safe disposal practices for customers and communities within the wider rubbish collection and clearance region.

We adopt a risk-based approach to managing hazards associated with house clearing, including bulky furniture removal, hazardous household waste, and manual handling tasks. All operatives receive training in safe lifting, use of mechanical aids and protective equipment. The policy emphasises regular site assessments prior to work, clear exclusion zones during heavy handling, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to control exposure to sharp objects, dust and biological contaminants commonly encountered during clear-outs.

A core element of our practice for the Cricklewood house clearance and surrounding rubbish service areas is documented risk assessment. Before any job commences, operatives complete a written assessment that identifies foreseeable risks, mitigation steps and emergency procedures. We maintain records of these assessments and ensure they are reviewed when conditions change. Training records, incident logs and equipment maintenance schedules are kept up to date as part of our continuous improvement approach to health and safety.

All staff and contractors are required to follow safe systems of work that include vehicle safety checks, loading limits for vans and skips, and clear segregation of recyclable materials from general waste. For waste-heavy or potentially hazardous removals, we follow a permit-style protocol that specifies handling methods, PPE levels and transport requirements tailored to the job. Regular toolbox talks and refresher briefings reinforce safe practice across our rubbish removal service area.

House Clearance Cricklewood endorses a culture of reporting and learning. Any near-miss, incident or health concern must be reported immediately through our internal reporting channels so corrective action can be taken and shared across teams in the waste clearance service area. We use incident analysis to prevent recurrence and to refine training and procedures. Occupational health considerations, including manual task rotations and access to first-aid provisions, are included in our duty of care for employees.

Our environmental controls aim to reduce secondary risks such as slips, trips and contaminated surfaces during clearance operations. Vehicles are equipped with spill kits and secure load restraints; sites are kept tidy during operations; and waste is handled with attention to minimising dust and odour. When encountering asbestos, sharps or chemical containers, staff follow specialist containment and disposal procedures in line with safe waste transfer protocols for the local rubbish company service area.

We maintain formal responsibilities and clear lines of accountability: management is responsible for policy enforcement and provision of resources; supervisors ensure safe systems are implemented on-site; and operatives are responsible for following safe working practices. Our safety statement highlights shared responsibility and the expectation that everyone contributes to a safe workplace for all house clearance activities in the rubbish removal service area.

To support compliance and continual improvement, the policy includes routine performance monitoring. Key performance indicators cover incident rates, training completion, equipment inspections and customer site safety checks. Audits and spot checks are undertaken to confirm that safe procedures are followed and to identify opportunities for further risk reduction. We maintain records of audits and actions taken to track progress across our clearance and waste management operations.

Practical controls and worker protections include:

• PPE such as gloves, high-visibility clothing and protective footwear
• Mechanical aids and trolleys for heavy or bulky items
• Safe segregation and labelling of hazardous wastes
• Regular health checks and vaccination information where applicable

Training, Review and Legal Compliance

We provide mandatory induction and task-specific training to ensure staff competence in safe rubbish handling and household clearance tasks. Reviews of this policy are carried out periodically to reflect operational changes and best practice for the rubbish company service area. Procedures are designed to align with relevant statutory duties and industry standards without attempting to replicate formal legislative texts.

Implementation and Continuous Improvement

The success of this policy relies on active participation, regular review and a commitment to safe practice. Management will allocate resources for training, equipment and monitoring; supervisors will ensure procedural adherence; and every team member must engage with our safety culture. Through these measures, House Clearance Cricklewood aims to deliver a safe, efficient and responsible house clearance service across its rubbish and waste service area.

This policy statement is part of our ongoing safety management and is available internally to all staff. It will be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure it remains effective and relevant to operational needs across our service area.