Man and Van Wimbledon Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Wimbledon is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our employees, customers, contractors and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and delivery activities. This Health and Safety Policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with transportation, manual handling, property access and related services.

Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health and damage to property by identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing effective control measures. Health and safety is an integral part of our overall service delivery and is considered in all planning and operational decisions.

Management Responsibilities

Management at Man and Van Wimbledon accepts overall responsibility for health and safety performance within the business. Managers will ensure that appropriate resources, equipment and information are provided to enable safe working practices in all removal and transport operations.

Management duties include regularly reviewing this policy, monitoring compliance, ensuring that vehicles and equipment are suitable and well maintained, and making sure that staff receive appropriate training and supervision. When new working methods, vehicles or equipment are introduced, management will review any potential risks before they are used in live operations.

Employee Responsibilities

All employees, including drivers, porters and supervisors, share responsibility for maintaining safe working conditions. Every worker must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions during removal and delivery activities.

Employees must follow all safety instructions, use equipment properly, report hazards or incidents without delay, and cooperate fully with any health and safety investigations or training. Staff are expected to refuse tasks that are clearly unsafe and to report unsafe conditions immediately so they can be addressed.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

Man and Van Wimbledon will carry out risk assessments for its typical activities, including house and flat moves, office removals, loading and unloading vehicles, transporting goods, and accessing different types of premises. These assessments will be reviewed periodically and whenever there are significant changes to the nature of our work.

Safe working procedures are developed from these assessments and include guidance on lifting techniques, use of trolleys and straps, stacking and securing loads, traffic routes, and the handling of heavy or awkward items such as furniture and appliances. Staff are required to follow these procedures at all times.

Manual Handling and Lifting

Manual handling is central to our removal services and is a key focus of our health and safety management. We aim to minimise the need for hazardous manual handling by using appropriate lifting aids and equipment, adjusting team sizes where necessary, and planning loading sequences to reduce unnecessary movement.

Employees receive training in correct lifting techniques, including how to assess the weight and stability of items, when to seek assistance, and how to avoid sudden or twisting movements. Where an item is deemed too heavy or unsafe to lift manually, alternative methods will be considered or the job will be declined on safety grounds.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

All vehicles used by Man and Van Wimbledon must be roadworthy, regularly inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and legal requirements. Drivers are responsible for carrying out basic pre-use checks and reporting defects.

Loads must be securely stowed, evenly distributed and restrained to prevent movement during transit. Drivers must comply with road traffic laws, speed limits and parking regulations, and must not drive while fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair performance. Mobile devices may only be used in a safe and legally compliant manner.

Customer Premises and Public Safety

When operating at customer homes, business premises or shared buildings, our staff will take reasonable steps to protect occupants, visitors and members of the public. This includes maintaining clear walkways, using caution on stairs and in confined spaces, and avoiding obstruction of fire exits or access routes.

Where necessary, temporary controls such as warning signs, barriers or banksmen will be used to manage vehicle movements and loading operations. Any damage or incidents on site will be reported to the customer promptly and recorded for investigation.

Training, Information and Supervision

Man and Van Wimbledon provides health and safety induction for all new staff and ongoing training relevant to their roles. This may include manual handling, safe loading, use of equipment, emergency procedures and incident reporting.

Supervision is provided to ensure that procedures are followed and to offer guidance on safe methods of work. Instructions are communicated clearly and updated when working practices change. Staff are encouraged to raise concerns and suggest improvements to safety practices.

Accident Reporting and Incident Investigation

All accidents, near misses, injuries and dangerous occurrences that happen during our removal and transportation activities must be reported as soon as possible. These reports will be recorded, reviewed and, where appropriate, investigated to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.

Lessons learned from incidents will be shared within the business and may result in updates to procedures, additional training or changes to equipment and working practices.

Health, Welfare and Fitness for Work

We recognise the physical nature of removal work and the importance of staff fitness and wellbeing. Employees are encouraged to report any health conditions that could affect their ability to carry out certain tasks safely. Where reasonably practicable, duties may be adjusted to accommodate health needs.

Man and Van Wimbledon does not tolerate working under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. Use of prescribed medication that may impair performance must be discussed with management so that appropriate controls can be implemented.

Continuous Improvement and Policy Review

This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains suitable and effective for the type and scale of removal and transport services we provide. Reviews will take account of changes in legislation, industry best practice, operational methods and any significant incidents.

Man and Van Wimbledon is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety performance and to promoting a positive safety culture where everyone plays an active role in protecting themselves, their colleagues and our customers.



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Company name: Man and Van Camberwell Ltd.
Opening Hours:
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Street address: 1 Shenley Rd
Postal code: SE5 8ND
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.472767 Longitude: -0.080361
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