Health and Safety policy

Man and Van Hammersmith Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Hammersmith is committed to providing a professional, safe, and healthy environment for our employees, customers, contractors, and members of the public who may be affected by our removal activities. This Health and Safety Policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with our man and van and removal services, including packing, loading, transporting, and unloading goods.

Health and Safety Objectives

Our primary objectives are to prevent injury, protect health, and reduce risks arising from our work. We aim to conduct all moving and handling tasks safely, maintain vehicles and equipment in good condition, and ensure that everyone involved in our operations understands their responsibilities.

Legal Compliance and Responsibilities

Man and Van Hammersmith will comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and industry best practice applicable to removal services and transport operations. Management is responsible for implementing this policy, ensuring adequate resources are available, and monitoring performance. All employees and contractors are required to:

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
• Follow all safe working procedures and instructions.
• Use equipment and personal protective equipment correctly.
• Report hazards, accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Procedures

We carry out risk assessments for our key activities, including home and office moves, heavy lifting, stair and corridor navigation, and vehicle loading. These assessments identify potential hazards and specify control measures. Typical controls include planning access routes, using correct lifting techniques, employing appropriate equipment, and allocating suitable manpower for each task.

Before any removal job begins, our team assesses the site layout, access points, parking, and any particular risks such as narrow staircases, fragile items, or long carrying distances. Where risks cannot be eliminated, they are reduced to an acceptable level through planning, supervision, and use of appropriate equipment.

Manual Handling and Lifting

Manual handling is a core part of our work and is managed carefully to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Our policy is to avoid hazardous lifting where possible by using trolleys, dollies, lifting straps, and other handling aids. When manual lifting is required, staff are trained to:

• Assess the load and route in advance.
• Work as a team on heavy or awkward items.
• Maintain good posture and use correct lifting techniques.
• Take breaks when needed to prevent fatigue.

We will not ask staff to lift items that exceed safe limits or that pose unreasonable risk. Where a task cannot be carried out safely, alternative arrangements will be discussed with the customer.

Vehicles, Equipment, and Maintenance

Our vehicles, ramps, and handling equipment are essential to safe and efficient removal work. Man and Van Hammersmith ensures that vehicles are regularly inspected, maintained, and kept in roadworthy condition. Load areas are kept tidy and loads are secured to prevent movement during transit.

All equipment used for lifting and moving items is checked regularly and taken out of service if any defect is identified. Only trained personnel may operate specialist equipment. Staff are instructed never to overload vehicles or equipment and to follow safe loading patterns to maintain stability.

Training, Information, and Supervision

We provide our team members with training appropriate to their roles in the removal process. This includes manual handling, safe driving and loading, use of handling aids, and awareness of typical hazards in domestic and commercial moves. New staff receive induction training before undertaking unsupervised work.

Ongoing supervision ensures that safe practices are followed in day-to-day operations. Where necessary, additional briefings are given at the start of specific jobs to cover any unusual risks or customer requirements.

Customer and Public Safety

We take care to protect customers, their property, and any third parties during removal activities. Our staff aim to keep work areas as clear and organised as possible, particularly at entrances, stairways, and pavements used for loading.

Whenever practical, we agree safe access routes with customers, ensure doors and gates are managed carefully, and use warning where work may affect others. Items are stacked securely, and we avoid blocking fire exits or escape routes during packing and loading.

Housekeeping and Site Management

Good housekeeping is vital to safe moving services. Our teams work to minimise trip hazards such as packing materials, tools, and loose items. Waste materials are collected and removed at the end of a job, and any accidental damage or spillage is reported and addressed immediately.

We encourage customers to keep pets and children away from active loading and unloading areas to minimise risk of accidents or injury.

Incident Reporting and Continuous Improvement

All accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences related to our removal activities are reported, recorded, and investigated where appropriate. This helps us identify root causes and implement corrective actions, such as additional training, changes in procedure, or improved equipment.

We review our health and safety performance regularly and update this policy and our procedures when there are changes in legislation, our services, or best practice for the removal industry.

Policy Review and Communication

This Health and Safety Policy is communicated to all employees and is available to customers on request. It is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains relevant to the scope of our man and van and removal services and continues to support safe, efficient operations.

By working together and following these principles, Man and Van Hammersmith aims to maintain a safe environment for everyone involved in or affected by our removal services.



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

Street address: 111 Shepherds Bush Rd
Postal code: W6 7LP
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.4978240 Longitude: -0.2223240
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