Removal Companies Swiss Cottage is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, customers, contractors and members of the public. This Health and Safety policy sets out the principles and practices that guide our work during household and commercial removals, packing, loading, transport and delivery.
Our objective is to prevent accidents, injuries and work-related ill health by identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing effective control measures across all of our removal operations in the local area we serve.
Senior management accepts overall responsibility for health and safety within Removal Companies Swiss Cottage. We ensure that adequate resources, time and personnel are allocated to implement, monitor and review this policy.
Management duties include setting clear safety objectives, maintaining appropriate insurance, ensuring legal compliance, providing suitable equipment and ensuring that all staff receive appropriate instruction, information and supervision. Managers will lead by example and promote a positive safety culture throughout the company.
All employees have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. Staff must follow all safety procedures and instructions, use equipment correctly and cooperate fully with any risk control measures.
Employees are required to report hazards, near misses, incidents and defective equipment without delay to their supervisor. Staff must not undertake tasks for which they have not been trained or authorised, and must never compromise safety to save time or effort during moves.
We conduct risk assessments for our removal activities, including packing, manual handling, lifting, loading, unloading, stair work, use of lifting aids, vehicle operations and work in residential or commercial premises. These assessments identify significant hazards and determine appropriate control measures.
Safe systems of work are developed from the findings of these risk assessments. Where necessary, site-specific assessments are completed before commencing a job, particularly where there are access constraints, heavy items, high-value goods or shared access routes with other users.
Manual handling is a significant element of removal work. We seek to reduce manual handling risks by planning work, using lifting aids where appropriate, and avoiding unnecessary carrying over long distances or on stairs. Employees receive training on safe lifting techniques, team lifting and the correct use of equipment.
Removal equipment such as sack trucks, trolleys, dollies, furniture blankets, webbing, straps and ramps is selected, maintained and inspected regularly. Only trained staff are permitted to operate any specialist lifting equipment. Damaged or defective equipment must be taken out of use immediately and reported.
Our vehicles are serviced and inspected in line with manufacturer recommendations and relevant road safety requirements. Drivers must hold the correct licence for the vehicles they operate and must follow all road traffic laws and company driving rules.
Drivers are responsible for pre-use checks, reporting any defects and ensuring that loads are secure before moving off. We plan routes and schedules to reduce time pressure and driver fatigue, and we encourage safe, considerate driving in and around residential streets and business districts.
We take care to ensure that loading and unloading is carried out safely and in a controlled manner. Vehicles are positioned to minimise risks to staff, customers and the public, and to reduce obstruction to other road users and pedestrians. Where possible, clearly defined loading areas are used.
Access routes, corridors and stairways are kept as clear as reasonably practicable during work. Trip hazards, loose coverings and other obstructions are identified and, where possible, removed or controlled. We take reasonable steps to protect property, fixtures and fittings during moves, including the use of floor coverings and corner protectors where necessary.
We recognise our responsibility to protect customers, their families, visitors and members of the public during removal operations. Where our work may affect others, we provide clear information and, if necessary, temporary barriers or signage to indicate restricted areas.
Staff are instructed to move items carefully, avoid leaving unattended obstacles and to maintain clear communication with customers when moving large or heavy objects, particularly in shared access areas such as communal hallways and pavements.
Removal Companies Swiss Cottage provides appropriate health and safety training to all employees, including induction training for new starters and role-specific training for porters, drivers, supervisors and office staff. Topics include manual handling, use of equipment, vehicle safety, emergency procedures and incident reporting.
Information on risks and safe working methods is communicated through briefings, toolbox talks and written instructions. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring compliance on site, offering guidance and intervening if unsafe practices are observed.
All accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported promptly and recorded. We investigate incidents to identify root causes and to implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Serious incidents are escalated to senior management and, where required, notified to the relevant authorities.
Emergency procedures are in place for fire, personal injury, vehicle incidents and property damage. Staff are briefed on evacuation routes, assembly points and how to summon emergency services when working at customer premises or in public areas.
We aim to promote the general health and welfare of our staff. Employees must present themselves fit for work and must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that could impair judgement or performance. Any relevant medical conditions that may affect safety must be disclosed in confidence to management.
Suitable rest breaks are provided in line with working time and driver hours requirements. Drinking water and basic welfare facilities are made available to staff during the working day, either on site, in vehicles or at suitable locations.
We consult with employees on health and safety matters and encourage suggestions for improving safety in our removal services. Staff feedback from day-to-day operations is used to refine risk assessments and methods of work.
This Health and Safety policy is reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes in legislation, operations, equipment or working practices. Updated versions are communicated to staff and implemented as part of our ongoing commitment to safe, reliable and professional removal services in our service area.
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| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
| Per hour /Min 2 hrs/ | from £60 | from £84 |
| Per half day /Up to 4 hrs/ | from £240 | from £336 |
| Per day /Up to 8 hrs/ | from £480 | from £672 |
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