Health and Safety Policy — House Clearance Belmont

House Clearance Belmont is committed to the health, safety and welfare of its employees, contractors and members of the public affected by our rubbish removal and house clearance operations. This policy sets out the principles that govern how we manage risk in every aspect of our clearance and waste management activities across our service area. It applies to all staff, sub-contractors and visitors engaged in home clearance, furniture removal, rubbish collection and related tasks.

We recognise that rubbish company service area activities involve specific hazards including manual handling, sharps, hazardous household waste and vehicle operations. Our aim is to maintain safe systems that reduce harm while ensuring efficient site clearance. The responsibilities defined below ensure accountability at every level of the organisation and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Accountability

Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing this policy, allocating resources to safety measures and ensuring that risk assessments are current and acted upon. Employees must follow safe working procedures and report hazards, incidents or near misses immediately. Contractors engaged for specialised clearance tasks will be required to demonstrate suitable competence and adherence to our safety standards for house clearance and rubbish removal.

Risk Assessment and Safe Work Practices

We undertake systematic risk assessments for every clearance job, considering the property layout, access constraints, potential hazardous materials and environmental issues. Belmont house clearance teams use these assessments to prepare method statements and to select appropriate control measures, including exclusion zones, signage and safe lifting techniques.

Control measures include the use of mechanical aids for heavy items, routine site inspections and segregation of recyclable materials from contaminated waste. Our approach to house clearance service Belmont emphasises prevention: where risks cannot be fully removed, they will be reduced by controls and monitored continuously throughout the job.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained for all operatives. Typical PPE includes gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, protective footwear and respiratory protection when dust or fumes present a hazard. PPE is used alongside safe systems rather than as a sole control, and employees are trained in correct selection, fitting and care of equipment.

Manual handling training is a priority for all staff involved in residential clearances. We provide instruction on safe lifting, team handling techniques and the use of trolleys and dollies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. For bulky or awkward items we assess mechanical assistance options or plan disassembly to reduce risk during removal.

Handling of hazardous household waste such as batteries, solvents, asbestos-containing materials, electrical items and medical sharps is managed through segregation, secure containment and referral to licensed disposal channels. When specialist removal is required we engage qualified subcontractors and confirm all necessary precautions are in place before work begins.

Vehicle safety and load securement procedures are enforced to prevent accidents while transporting rubbish and cleared items across the rubbish company service area. Drivers receive training in safe driving, load distribution and vehicle checks. Vehicles are inspected and maintained according to a documented schedule to ensure roadworthiness and safe load transport.

Emergency procedures are documented for incidents including injury, fire, spills and severe environmental contamination. First aid kits, spill kits and fire extinguishers are available on-site or on vehicles, and competent first aiders are appointed. All incidents are reported, investigated and acted on to prevent recurrence and improve our safety management.

Training and competence are central to our policy. All employees receive induction training covering hazard recognition, manual handling, PPE, safe work methods and incident reporting. Refresher training and task-specific instruction are provided regularly to maintain high standards across the house clearance and rubbish removal teams.

Monitoring, auditing and continual improvement mechanisms are in place to ensure the policy remains effective. Performance indicators include incident rates, near-miss reports, audit outcomes and customer safety observations. Findings drive corrective actions, policy updates and additional training where necessary to uphold a high standard of health and safety across our service provision.

We promote a positive safety culture in which everyone is encouraged to raise concerns and suggest improvements. Open communication channels ensure that practical safety solutions are adopted quickly and that lessons learned from each job are shared across the organisation. This collaborative approach supports safe, efficient house clearance work and responsible rubbish removal within our community.

Policy review: This health and safety policy is reviewed periodically to reflect changes in operations, new risks identified in the field and evolving best practice for waste handling and house clearance. The policy will be updated accordingly and communicated to all staff to ensure consistent implementation across the service area.

Commitment: House Clearance Belmont is fully committed to preventing harm, protecting the environment and providing a safe working environment for everyone involved in our house clearance, rubbish collection and disposal activities. All personnel are required to support this policy through vigilant practice and ongoing adherence to our safety standards.