Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Bethnal Green

This Health and Safety Policy sets out the principles and procedures for safe, compliant Business Waste Removal Bethnal Green and associated commercial rubbish removal activities. It applies to all staff, contractors and subcontractors engaged in commercial waste collection, business waste disposal and general rubbish removal services operating in our service area. The aim is to prevent injury, protect health and minimise environmental harm while maintaining efficient rubbish company operations across the region.

Managers and supervisors have a duty to ensure that every employee follows the policy, that risk assessments are completed, and that safe systems of work are implemented. Rubbish company service area responsibilities include ensuring appropriate vehicle maintenance, secure handling of waste, correct segregation and documented chain-of-custody for controlled materials. All employees will be made aware of their obligations and the consequences of non-compliance.

Risk assessment underpins this policy. Each task — from loading bulky commercial waste to operating compactors and hand trucks — must be subject to a documented assessment that identifies hazards, evaluates risks and specifies control measures. The policy recognises the varied nature of waste removal: general office refuse, construction debris, recyclable loads and potential hazardous items. Controls include clear exclusion protocols, emergency response steps and regular review of operational risks to reflect changing work patterns.

Employees and contractors must receive appropriate induction and ongoing training for specific duties. Training topics include manual handling, vehicle safety, traffic management, hazardous materials awareness and the correct use of lifting aids. Supervisors are required to perform on-the-job coaching and document competence. Training records will be maintained to demonstrate currency and suitability for work, and to support continuous improvement of the rubbish collection Bethnal Green workforce.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a mandatory control where risks cannot be eliminated. Staff must use gloves, hi-vis clothing, steel-toe footwear and eye protection when indicated. Equipment must be inspected before use; damaged PPE should be reported and replaced immediately. Strong emphasis is placed on correct lifting techniques and the use of mechanical aids to reduce manual handling incidents in business waste disposal operations.

Vehicles and equipment used for waste removal services in the area must be maintained to manufacturer standards with regular checks for brakes, load securing devices and lighting. Operators are expected to carry out pre-shift vehicle checks and to log any defects. Safe parking, reversing and traffic management procedures are essential to protect both staff and the public, and should be included in site-specific risk assessments.

Hazardous waste requires special handling. Staff must not assume an item is non-hazardous; suspect materials must be isolated and reported. The policy sets out clear segregation protocols for hazardous items such as solvents, batteries and electronic waste, and specifies approved containment and labelling standards. Commercial rubbish removal in Bethnal Green will be conducted in accordance with waste duty of care principles and relevant hazardous goods guidance to minimise environmental and health impacts.

Reporting, incident investigation and corrective action are integral to safe operations. All incidents, near-misses and potential breaches of this policy must be reported promptly. Investigations will establish root causes and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Records of incidents, training, risk assessments and maintenance activities will be retained and reviewed as part of a formal audit programme to verify compliance with this health and safety policy.

The organisation commits to the following practical controls and monitoring measures:

• Pre-shift inspections of vehicles and equipment;
• Regular refresher training and competency checks;
• Clear segregation and labelling of waste streams;
• Provision and maintenance of appropriate PPE;
• Documented incident reporting and corrective action processes.

These controls support a culture of safety across our rubbish collection and business waste disposal operations.