Redbridge House Clearance — Health & Safety Policy

Redbridge House Clearance maintains a comprehensive Health and Safety policy that governs all house clearance, rubbish collection and waste removal activities undertaken by the company. This document describes our commitment to preventing injury and ill health, protecting property and minimising environmental harm while delivering removal and rubbish clearance services. The policy outlines roles and responsibilities, risk management arrangements and the operational controls applied to day-to-day jobs. It underlines a preventative approach: identifying hazards, applying proportionate controls, training staff and reviewing performance to ensure continuous improvement across operations.

To achieve safe rubbish removal and compliant waste handling we require documented risk assessments for each type of job and for site-specific conditions. Assessments address manual handling tasks, sharps and broken glass, potential hazardous substances, traffic or access constraints, and fire or environmental risks. Where surveys indicate suspected asbestos or chemical contamination, work is paused and a competent specialist engaged. Records of assessments, method statements and toolbox talks are kept and made available to staff. Employees are instructed to raise concerns and to follow stop-work guidance when conditions fall outside assessed risks.

Scope, Duties and Working Standards

This policy applies to all employees, contractors and visitors involved in house clearance, rubbish collection, load handling and vehicle-based waste transport. Senior management holds overall accountability for health and safety and will provide adequate resources. Supervisors are responsible for briefing teams, implementing control measures and ensuring that crew members understand site-specific hazards before commencing any clearance or rubbish collection activity. Employees must follow safe systems of work, wear required personal protective equipment and refuse unsafe tasks. Subcontractors used for specialised waste removal must demonstrably meet our competence and insurance standards.

Key control measures implemented include:

• PPE and equipment: provision and inspection of gloves, steel-toe boots, hi-visibility clothing, eye protection and respiratory protection where needed.
• Manual handling controls: use of trolleys, sack trucks, team lifts and mechanical aids to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks during house clearance and bulky rubbish removal.
• Waste segregation and labelling: clear separation of general rubbish, recyclable materials and hazardous waste to support safe disposal, recycling and compliance with disposal requirements.
• Vehicle safety: pre-use vehicle checks, safe load restraint procedures and clear guidance on maximum loads to reduce road and handling risks.
• Incident and near-miss reporting systems to ensure prompt investigation and the introduction of corrective actions.

Training, Incident Response and Assurance

Training and competence are central: all operatives receive induction training covering rubbish handling, safe manual handling techniques, awareness of hazardous materials and vehicle safety. Refresher training is provided periodically and whenever procedures change. The policy includes clear incident management procedures, first aid arrangements and emergency response measures for spills, fires or serious injuries. Designated first aiders and emergency contacts are identified and first aid kits maintained in operational vehicles. Incidents and accidents are recorded, investigated and used to prevent recurrence.

Monitoring, auditing and review processes are in place to ensure the policy remains effective and proportionate for our rubbish clearance and waste removal services. Management will review performance data, audit compliance and revise procedures following significant events or regulatory changes. The company expects cooperation from clients and site occupants to maintain safe working areas and to disclose relevant site hazards before work begins. By applying these standards Redbridge House Clearance aims to protect people and property, ensure responsible waste management and continually improve safety outcomes across all rubbish removal and house clearance activities.