Health and Safety Policy — Fulham Skip Hire

This Health and Safety Policy sets out the commitment of Fulham Skip Hire to provide a safe working environment across our rubbish company operations and skip hire services. The policy applies to all employees, contractors and third parties engaged in waste collection, skip delivery and site management within our service area. It is our aim to prevent work-related injury and ill health by identifying risks, implementing control measures and promoting a proactive safety culture throughout our rubbish removal and waste management activities.

Managers and supervisors have a clear duty to implement this policy and to allocate sufficient resources so that safe systems of work can be maintained. We will ensure compliance with applicable health and safety standards and keep a robust programme of checks for vehicle safety, load restraint, and safe manual handling techniques. Performance will be measured and reported to ensure continuous improvement across our skip hire and rubbish collection operations.

Employees and contractors are required to follow safe working practices, attend training and report hazards without delay. Personal responsibility is emphasised: all staff must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. The company will provide appropriate training, supervision and assessment to ensure competence in handling skips, operating lifting equipment and performing rubbish disposal tasks safely.

Risk Management and Operational Controls

Operational risk assessments will be carried out for all routine and non-routine tasks undertaken by the rubbish company and skip hire teams. Controls will include safe access and egress, segregation of waste streams, clear site signage and the use of appropriate tools and lifting aids. Vehicle checks, secure loading procedures and adherence to traffic management plans on collection and delivery routes are mandatory to reduce the risk of incident.

Personal Protective Equipment and Manual Handling

Suitable PPE will be provided where risks cannot be eliminated, including high-visibility clothing, gloves, eye protection and safety footwear. Manual handling controls and mechanical aids are prioritised to minimise strain and musculoskeletal injury during rubbish removal and skip loading. Regular refresher training and practical supervision will support safe handling practices across all service activities.

We place strong emphasis on segregation of wastes to reduce hazards associated with hazardous or incompatible materials. Staff are trained to recognise and isolate hazardous items such as batteries, asbestos suspect materials, chemicals and sharps. Where hazardous wastes are identified, established procedures for containment and specialist disposal will be followed to protect workers and the environment.

Emergency preparedness forms a critical element of our safety policy. Appropriate first aid provision, fire risk assessments and emergency response plans are maintained for depots, transfer sites and customer locations where we provide skip hire services. All incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences are to be reported immediately and recorded; investigations will identify root causes and corrective actions to avoid recurrence.

Contractors and third-party operators engaged by Fulham Skip Hire must meet our health and safety expectations. All subcontractors will be assessed for competence, provided with the site-specific risk information they require and monitored regularly. We require demonstration of safe systems of work, valid training records and documented checks for plant and vehicles used on our behalf.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement — The policy will be reviewed at least annually and following any significant change in operations, incident or legislative update. Key performance indicators covering incident rates, training compliance and audit findings will be monitored. Regular site inspections and safety audits will drive corrective actions and enhance our safety culture across the waste collection and skip hire network.

To support this policy we maintain a clear governance structure with defined responsibilities: directors set strategy and ensure resources; managers implement controls and supervise teams; employees comply with safe working practices and report concerns. The company will encourage open communication and provide channels for raising safety issues without fear of reprisal.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Systematic risk assessment and the application of the hierarchy of controls;
• Provision and maintenance of appropriate PPE and equipment;
• Training, competency checks and induction for new starters and contractors;
• Accident and near-miss reporting, investigation and corrective action;
• Periodic review, auditing and continual improvement of safety performance.

Fulham Skip Hire is committed to integrating safety and environmental responsibilities so that our rubbish company and skip hire activities are carried out lawfully, efficiently and with respect for the health of people and the protection of the environment. This policy is endorsed by senior management and will be communicated to all employees, contractors and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and collective ownership of safety outcomes.

Signed on behalf of the company: (Position holder) — Policy owner accountable for implementation and review. This document is a formal policy statement and should be made available to personnel engaged in operational roles. It sets the minimum standard expected of every person working for or on behalf of Fulham Skip Hire in relation to health and safety governance across our rubbish collection and skip hire service area.