Health and Safety Policy — Bounds Green Skip Hire

Bounds Green Skip Hire is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public affected by our skip hire and rubbish collection activities. This policy sets out the principles, responsibilities and arrangements that govern safety and health across our rubbish company service area and associated waste management operations. The policy applies to all sites, vehicles, depots and customer premises where our teams operate.

Policy objectives: to prevent incidents and injuries, to reduce occupational ill-health, to comply with applicable health and safety obligations and to ensure safe delivery of skip hire, waste removal and related services. We seek continuous improvement through regular review, monitoring and performance measurement.

Organisational roles and responsibilities

The company leadership will provide resources, leadership and direction to ensure safe operations. Line managers are responsible for implementing this policy in their areas, including ensuring that risk assessments are carried out and control measures are applied. All staff and sub-contractors have a duty to work safely and to cooperate with safety arrangements.

Specific responsibilities include

• Directors — set safety standards, review performance and allocate resources.
• Operations managers — ensure vehicle, site and manual handling risks are controlled.
• Drivers and operatives — follow safe systems of work, report hazards and wear required protective equipment.
• Contractors — comply with our safety requirements and provide evidence of competence.

Risk assessment and control measures

We undertake systematic risk assessments for all routine and non-routine tasks associated with skip hire, rubbish collection, loading and unloading, transport and temporary storage of waste. Control measures follow the hierarchy of risk control: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key controls include vehicle safety checks, safe loading protocols, segregation of hazardous materials, mechanical aids for manual handling and clear exclusion zones during lifting operations. We maintain written safe systems of work for activities with significant risk and ensure these are communicated to relevant personnel.

Training, competence and supervision

Employees receive induction training that covers company policies, emergency procedures and basics of safe waste handling. Ongoing training includes driver safety, manual handling, hazardous waste awareness and confined space procedures where applicable. Competence assessments and toolbox talks are used to reinforce safe behaviours.

Supervisors provide on-the-job guidance and ensure adherence to safety procedures. Records of training, licences and certifications are maintained and reviewed periodically to confirm continued competence.

Incident reporting and emergency arrangements form a core part of our safety management. All accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported immediately and investigated to identify root causes and preventive actions. Emergency plans are in place for vehicle collisions, fires, spillage of hazardous substances and medical emergencies. Emergency contacts and procedures are posted at depots and during operations.

Vehicle and site safety: vehicles are subject to scheduled maintenance, daily pre-use checks and load security inspections. Drivers must adhere to safe driving standards, comply with load weight limits and observe safe access and egress on customer sites. Skip placement considers public safety, road traffic regulations and safe working distances from pedestrians and live traffic.

Waste segregation and hazardous materials: we operate clear procedures for identifying and managing hazardous waste, including asbestos, solvents, sharps and contaminated materials. Such items are segregated, labelled and handled by trained personnel in accordance with applicable waste regulations and safe handling practices to protect operatives and the public.

Monitoring, audit and continual improvement: management performs routine inspections, audits and performance reviews to verify compliance with this policy. Key performance indicators include incident rates, near-miss reports, audit scores and training completion rates. Findings from inspections and audits are used to update procedures and to drive corrective actions.

Health surveillance is provided where risks indicate a need, and welfare facilities are maintained to support employee wellbeing. The company promotes a safety culture where individuals are encouraged to identify hazards and suggest improvements without fear of reprisal.

Policy review and communication: this Health and Safety Policy is reviewed annually or when there are significant changes to operations, legislation or following serious incidents. The policy is communicated to all staff, temporary workers and sub-contractors. Records of distribution and acknowledgement are kept to ensure that the obligations set out here are understood and acted upon.

Commitment statement: Bounds Green Skip Hire recognises that effective health and safety management is integral to high-quality, reliable skip hire and rubbish collection services. We will provide the leadership, resources and systems necessary to meet the objectives of this policy and to protect those affected by our operations.

This document establishes the framework for safe operations and should be read in conjunction with our operational procedures and risk assessments. All employees and contractors are expected to support and comply with this policy and to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.

Signed on behalf of the company — review date and version control details are recorded in the company policy register to ensure traceability and accountability for safety performance.