Palmers Green House Clearance — Health & Safety Policy
Palmers Green House Clearance is committed to maintaining a safe working environment for employees, contractors and the public during all house clearance and waste removal activities. This health and safety policy sets out the responsibilities, procedures and standards we follow to ensure that rubbish removal and clearance operations across our rubbish company service area are carried out safely and lawfully. The policy applies to all staff, temporary workers and subcontractors engaged in domestic and commercial clearances, skips, recycling and general rubbish collection tasks.
Our approach is founded on proactive risk assessment, continuous training and clear accountability. Every job is planned to consider manual handling, vehicle movements, hazardous materials, sharps, electrical items and potential asbestos. Managers must ensure that staff are competent and equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). We use a combination of site-specific and routine checks to minimise incidents and protect the health of our team and the community within the rubbish collection and clearance service area.
The key objectives of this policy are: to prevent accidents and work-related ill health; to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation; and to promote best practice in waste management and disposal. Responsibilities extend from senior management, who provide leadership and resources, to employees who must follow safe systems of work and report hazards. We treat continuous improvement as essential, reviewing procedures after every significant incident and during regular safety audits.
Risk Management, Training and Safe Systems
Before any clearance job begins we conduct a robust risk assessment that identifies site-specific hazards and outlines control measures. These assessments consider manual handling, lifting aids, access and egress, vehicle logistics, and segregation of recyclables versus non-recyclables. Control measures include safe lifting techniques, use of trolleys and sacks, and clear routes for removal teams. We expect all staff to follow written work instructions and to use mechanical aids where appropriate to protect their musculoskeletal health.
Training is provided at induction and refreshed regularly. Topics include hazardous waste recognition, safe handling of bulky items, PPE usage, and emergency response procedures. We maintain records of competency and encourage staff feedback to improve the training programme. To support consistent standards across the waste removal and rubbish clearance service area we use toolbox talks, on-site mentoring and written briefings for new or unusual tasks. Our waste removal services are only carried out by trained personnel.
Where operations involve potentially hazardous materials, such as batteries, solvents, paint, or suspected asbestos-containing items, work is paused until qualified assessment and safe disposal arrangements are in place. We maintain clear segregation protocols for hazardous items that cannot enter standard recycling streams, and we arrange specialist disposal when required. These measures reduce environmental risks and ensure our rubbish collection and disposal work aligns with statutory expectations.
Operational Controls, Compliance and Monitoring
Operational controls include vehicle maintenance, load security checks, and safe driver procedures for transporting waste. We implement clear signage, traffic management on complex sites and permit-to-work where required. Supervisors conduct pre-start inspections and post-job debriefs to capture lessons learned. Regular audits of our rubbish removal service area operations help us maintain compliance and improve efficiency while protecting staff and the public.
Emergency procedures are in place for incidents such as road traffic collisions, injuries, hazardous spills or fire. First aid provision, incident reporting and investigation processes are maintained to ensure rapid response and effective remedial action. We also encourage reporting of near misses to build a stronger safety culture. Insurance standards and vehicle documentation are kept up-to-date to support safe and lawful service delivery throughout our operational footprint.
In summary, Palmers Green House Clearance operates a comprehensive health and safety management system designed to deliver safe, efficient and responsible rubbish clearance and removal services. We expect all personnel to act responsibly, follow safe systems of work, and participate in training and monitoring activities. This policy is reviewed periodically and updated to reflect changes in legislation, industry practice and our service requirements across the wider rubbish company service area. Wherever we work, safety comes first.