Health & Safety Policy for Business Waste Removal Purley
This policy sets out our commitment to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions for everyone involved in commercial waste services in and around Purley. It applies to all aspects of our business waste removal operations, including collection, on-site handling, vehicle movements and transfer activities. The aim is to prevent injury, manage risks associated with rubbish collection and ensure that staff, contractors and the public are protected through clear responsibilities and documented procedures. This policy is designed for use by a professional rubbish company operating across a service area and is not a local legal guidance document.Management is committed to providing the resources, training and supervision necessary to deliver safe business rubbish collection Purley services. Senior management will ensure that risk assessments are carried out, that control measures are implemented, and that performance is monitored. Employees and subcontractors are expected to follow safe systems of work, report hazards and participate in training. Everyone has a duty to take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others affected by their activities.
Risk assessments will be completed for all routine and non-routine tasks associated with commercial rubbish removal Purley activities. Identified hazards include manual handling, moving vehicles, hazardous or unknown wastes, slips, trips and falls, and working near public areas. The key outcomes of risk assessment are documented safe working procedures, use of appropriate personal protective equipment and controls to reduce exposure. The assessment and chosen controls will be recorded, reviewed and communicated to staff.
- Hazard identification and evaluation
- Control implementation
- Regular review and update
Manual handling and vehicle operations are primary risk areas for a rubbish removal business. All staff involved in lifting, loading and unloading waste must be trained in safe lifting techniques and use mechanical aids where appropriate. Vehicles used for business waste removal must be maintained under a scheduled inspection regime and drivers must secure loads correctly to prevent shifting during transit. Loading bays and depot layouts will be designed to minimise reversing and pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.
PPE is provided where controls cannot eliminate hazards completely. Typical mandatory items include high-visibility clothing, gloves suitable for waste handling, steel-toe boots and eye protection when required. Use of PPE is enforced and supervisors will ensure availability and correct use. Training covers when PPE is needed, how to use it effectively and how to inspect it for serviceability.
Handling hazardous materials and contaminated wastes requires specific controls. Items such as chemicals, asbestos-containing materials, sharps and clinical waste must be segregated, contained and transported using appropriate packaging and labelling for commercial waste removal Purley operations. Spill kits, containment measures and emergency response plans are in place to control accidental releases. Where specialist disposal is required, arrangements are made with licensed facilities and competent carriers.
Inspections, audits and incident reporting form the backbone of our monitoring system. Regular site and vehicle checks, toolbox talks and periodic safety audits ensure compliance with this health and safety policy. All incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions must be reported promptly and investigated to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Reporting procedures are simple and accessible so that continuous improvement is supported.
Operational Controls and Environmental Protection
Environmental protection is integrated into our operational controls: waste segregation at source, minimising spillage during collection, and promoting reuse and recycling where feasible. Transfer notes and waste tracking documentation are maintained to ensure accurate handling and traceability across the rubbish removal Purley service area. Staff receive training on environmental risks and the steps needed to avoid contamination of public spaces and watercourses.
