Man and Van Kingsbury Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Kingsbury is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, customers, contractors and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and transportation activities. This Health and Safety Policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with our man and van and removals services, including handling, lifting, loading, driving and working at customer premises.

Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health, damage to property and harm to the environment by identifying hazards, implementing effective control measures and continually improving our health and safety performance.

Management Responsibility and Commitment

The management of Man and Van Kingsbury accepts overall responsibility for health and safety within the business. We will provide adequate resources, information and supervision to ensure that this policy is implemented effectively and reviewed regularly.

Managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting a positive safety culture, leading by example and ensuring that safe working practices are followed at all times. Health and safety considerations will be integrated into our planning, decision making and day to day removal operations.

Employee Responsibilities

Every employee of Man and Van Kingsbury has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. Staff are expected to:

Follow all safety instructions, procedures and training provided by the company. Use vehicles, tools, equipment and protective gear correctly and report any defects immediately. Cooperate with management in all matters relating to health and safety. Report accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions or concerns without delay. Avoid horseplay or behaviour that could place themselves or others at risk.

We encourage open communication about safety issues and will not tolerate any form of victimisation for reporting genuine concerns.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

Man and Van Kingsbury conducts risk assessments for our removal activities to identify potential hazards such as manual handling, slips and trips, traffic movements, loading and unloading, working in customer properties and adverse weather conditions.

Based on these assessments we implement safe systems of work, which may include:

Planning access routes and parking to minimise reversing and vehicle movements. Using appropriate lifting techniques and team lifts for heavy or awkward items. Making use of trolleys, straps and other handling aids where suitable. Securing loads in vans to prevent shifting during transport. Keeping work areas, ramps and pathways clear and well organised. Taking additional precautions on stairs, narrow corridors and in confined spaces.

Risk assessments and procedures are reviewed periodically and whenever there are significant changes in our operations, equipment or working environments.

Training, Instruction and Supervision

We provide our staff with the information, training and supervision they need to carry out removal work safely and competently. This includes induction training for new starters and ongoing instruction for existing employees.

Training may cover topics such as manual handling techniques, safe loading and unloading of vehicles, use of moving equipment, vehicle safety and driving standards, personal protective equipment, incident reporting and emergency procedures.

Supervisors monitor working practices, provide guidance and intervene where unsafe behaviour or conditions are observed. Additional support and refresher training will be arranged when required.

Vehicles, Equipment and Maintenance

Our vehicles, lifting aids and equipment are selected, maintained and inspected to support safe removal operations. Man and Van Kingsbury will ensure that:

Vehicles used for removals are roadworthy, regularly serviced and suitable for the loads carried. Load securing systems, ramps and tail lifts where used are maintained and operated by trained staff. Any damaged or defective equipment is taken out of use immediately and reported for repair or replacement. Drivers carry out basic pre use checks of vehicles and report defects.

Only authorised and competent individuals may drive company vehicles or operate specialist equipment.

Manual Handling and Safe Lifting

Manual handling is a key element of our work, and we take particular care to manage the risks associated with lifting and carrying furniture, boxes and belongings. We aim to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable by planning tasks, using handling aids and adjusting staffing levels.

Employees are trained to assess each lift, considering the weight, shape, stability and route in advance. They are instructed to seek assistance with heavy, large or awkward items and to refuse to carry out any lift they consider unsafe.

Customer Premises and Public Safety

During moves, our teams work in and around customer homes, business premises and public areas. We are committed to protecting customers, visitors and the general public from risks created by our activities.

Where appropriate we will use clear walkways for carrying items, safe placement of ramps and equipment, careful vehicle positioning to minimise obstruction, and clear communication with customers about any temporary hazards. We will treat all premises with respect, taking care to minimise damage and disturbance.

Driving, Journey Safety and Fatigue Management

Safe driving is essential to our service. Drivers must comply with road traffic laws and company rules, including speed limits, seat belt use and restrictions on mobile phone use. Routes and schedules are planned, as far as practicable, to reduce excessive driving hours and driver fatigue.

Drivers must report any collisions, near misses or vehicle incidents promptly. Licences, insurance and other documentation are checked periodically to ensure ongoing compliance.

Accidents, Incidents and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported to management as soon as possible. We will investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Our teams receive guidance on how to respond to emergencies such as personal injury, fire, property damage and road traffic incidents. First aid provisions are made available, and staff are instructed on how to obtain medical assistance when required.

Consultation, Monitoring and Review

Man and Van Kingsbury is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety. We consult with employees on safety matters, inviting suggestions to improve our working practices and procedures.

We monitor compliance with this policy through inspections, reviews of incidents and feedback from staff and customers. This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed regularly and updated when there are changes in legislation, industry standards or our removal activities to ensure it remains effective and relevant.

By working together and following this policy, Man and Van Kingsbury aims to provide a reliable removal service carried out with the highest regard for the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved.



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

Street address: 15 Heritage Ave
Postal code: NW9 5FY
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.5961930 Longitude: -0.2426240
E-mail:
office@manandvankingsbury.co.uk

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