Business Waste Removal Wimbledon – Health and Safety Policy
This policy sets out how Business Waste Removal Wimbledon manages health and safety across its commercial waste and rubbish collection operations. It applies to all staff, contractors and sub-contractors engaged in waste handling, transfer and disposal within the company’s operational footprint. The document outlines responsibilities, risk controls, protective measures and monitoring arrangements to reduce workplace injuries and environmental incidents while delivering a reliable rubbish company service area.Scope and Objectives
The purpose of this policy is to: ensure legal compliance; protect employees, clients and the public; and maintain effective operational standards for commercial rubbish removal. This includes office clearances, construction site waste, recyclable materials and general business refuse. The policy reflects best practice for a rubbish removal service area and emphasises safe systems of work, correct waste segregation and contamination prevention across all sites where business waste is handled.
Responsibilities and Accountability
Management will provide the resources required to implement this policy and is responsible for ensuring risk assessments are completed, training is delivered and equipment is maintained. Supervisors must ensure compliance on-site and report hazards. Employees are required to follow safe systems, use PPE and report incidents promptly. Contractors must demonstrate competency and adhere to our health and safety standards as part of any rubbish collection service area contract.Risk Assessment and Control Measures
All activities will be subject to documented risk assessments that identify hazards associated with manual handling, vehicle movements, slips and trips, sharps, hazardous substances and contaminated loads. Controls will include written procedures, task-specific assessments, mechanical aids for lifting and clear exclusion zones during loading and unloading. The company will ensure that risk control is a matter of continuous review within the rubbish company service area.Safe Systems of Work
Work will be planned to minimise exposure to risk. This includes route planning for waste collection vehicles, scheduling to avoid peak pedestrian periods, and using designated loading areas. Permit-to-work approaches will be used for high-risk activities and hot works. Equipment checks and daily vehicle inspections form a core component of the safe system that supports the rubbish removal service area.
Training, Competence and Communication
Employees will receive induction training, role-specific competency training and refresher courses. Training covers manual handling techniques, safe operation of compaction equipment, correct segregation of waste streams, and incident reporting procedures. Supervisors will hold toolbox talks and safety briefings to communicate hazards and controls. The company will maintain records of training and competence for all personnel engaged in the rubbish collection service area.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Appropriate PPE will be provided and maintained, including hi-visibility clothing, gloves, safety boots, eye protection and respiratory protection where required. Use of PPE is mandatory for operational staff when handling waste or working in close proximity to active vehicles. PPE selection will be based on risk assessment and the type of waste encountered in the waste removal service area.
Vehicle and Plant Safety
Vehicles and plant will be maintained to a high standard and inspected in accordance with maintenance schedules. Drivers and operators will be trained in safe driving and loading practices, securement of loads, reversing protocols and use of safety technology. Vehicle routes and access points should be risk assessed to reduce interactions with the public and other site users while carrying out rubbish collection in the service area.Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Loads Hazardous or specially controlled wastes will be identified, segregated and handled under strict controls. Staff will follow classification procedures and use appropriate containment, labelling and documentation. When encountering unknown or contaminated loads, operations will stop and the matter referred to an authorised manager for instructions to ensure the rubbish removal service area remains safe and legally compliant.
Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting All sites and vehicles will have access to emergency response procedures, including first aid, fire response and spill containment. Incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately through the company reporting system. Investigations will be carried out to establish root causes and to update controls or training to prevent recurrence within the rubbish company service area.
Monitoring, Audit and Continuous Improvement
The company will monitor health and safety performance through regular inspections, audits and performance metrics. Corrective actions will be tracked and completed promptly. Feedback from staff and periodic reviews of procedures will drive continual improvement. Records of audits, incident reports and maintenance checks will be kept in line with corporate retention policies for the waste removal service area.
