Man and Van Hounslow Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Hounslow is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment for our employees, contractors, customers and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and transport activities. This Health and Safety policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with moving, loading, transporting and unloading household and commercial goods.

We recognise our responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation and accepted industry guidance for the removals and transport sector. We aim to prevent accidents, injuries and work-related ill health, and to promote a strong safety culture across all of our man and van operations.

Policy Aims and Objectives

The aims of this Health and Safety policy are to:

Identify and control hazards associated with our removal and delivery services, including manual handling, vehicle movements and working in and around customer premises. Provide clear procedures and guidance for staff to follow, ensuring activities are carried out safely and responsibly. Supply appropriate equipment, vehicles and protective gear to minimise risk. Ensure all workers are trained and competent for the tasks they undertake. Protect customers, visitors and the public from reasonably foreseeable harm arising from our work. Continuously review and improve our health and safety performance.

Management Responsibilities

Management at Man and Van Hounslow holds overall responsibility for health and safety within the business. This includes:

Establishing and maintaining this Health and Safety policy and associated procedures. Ensuring that risk assessments are carried out and kept up to date for all significant activities, including lifting and carrying, use of trolleys, loading ramps, and driving. Providing suitable vehicles, equipment and tools that are maintained in safe working condition. Making sure employees receive appropriate induction and ongoing training. Monitoring compliance with safe systems of work and addressing any shortfalls. Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Allocating sufficient resources to support health and safety management.

Employee Responsibilities

Every employee and contractor working with Man and Van Hounslow has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. All staff are required to:

Follow company safety procedures and instructions at all times. Use vehicles, lifting equipment and handling aids correctly and not misuse or interfere with safety devices. Wear any personal protective equipment supplied where required. Report hazards, near misses, accidents and unsafe practices immediately to their supervisor or manager. Co operate with investigations and health and safety initiatives. Refrain from working under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair judgement or performance.

Risk Assessments and Safe Working Practices

We carry out and maintain risk assessments for our core activities, including domestic and commercial removals, man and van deliveries, furniture moves and related services. These assessments consider hazards such as manual handling, slips and trips, working in confined or cluttered spaces, moving bulky items through stairwells and doorways, and loading and unloading vehicles.

Safe systems of work and method statements are developed from these risk assessments. Staff are trained in the correct lifting techniques, team handling procedures and the safe use of equipment such as sack trucks, dollies, straps and ramps. Routes and access points at customer premises are assessed for obstacles and risks before work begins, and control measures are implemented to reduce the likelihood of damage or injury.

Manual Handling and Use of Equipment

Manual handling is a key element of man and van and removal services. To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, Man and Van Hounslow:

Promotes the use of mechanical aids and team lifting for heavy or awkward items. Provides guidance and training in safe lifting and carrying practices. Plans lifting tasks in advance, considering load size, weight, shape and route. Avoids unnecessary lifting where possible by using trolleys, ramps and other handling aids. Ensures that equipment is inspected regularly and removed from service if found to be defective.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

Our vehicles are central to our operations, and we manage vehicle safety through:

Routine maintenance, servicing and pre use checks of vans and associated equipment. Ensuring that drivers hold the appropriate licences and are competent to operate the vehicles they use. Encouraging defensive driving techniques and adherence to road traffic legislation. Planning routes and schedules to reduce undue time pressure and driver fatigue. Ensuring loads are distributed safely and secured properly to prevent movement during transit.

Customer and Public Safety

When working at customer locations or in public areas, we take steps to minimise disruption and protect others from harm. This includes:

Maintaining clear routes for people to move safely around our work area. Using warning signs or verbal communication where necessary to alert others to moving loads and vehicle manoeuvres. Taking care when moving items through shared spaces such as corridors, staircases and driveways. Keeping tools and equipment organised to avoid creating trip hazards.

Training, Information and Supervision

Man and Van Hounslow provides all employees with health and safety induction and role specific training relevant to removal and transport work. This may include manual handling, use of lifting aids, vehicle safety, and working safely in customer premises.

We ensure that information about hazards and control measures is communicated clearly to staff. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring working practices, providing guidance, and intervening if unsafe behaviour is observed. Additional training is given when equipment, procedures or legislation change, or where incident investigations identify the need for improvement.

Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, incidents and near misses that occur during our operations must be recorded and reported through the company reporting process. We investigate these events to identify causes and implement measures to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Emergency procedures are in place for incidents such as fire, personal injury, vehicle collisions and spills. Staff are briefed on how to respond, including raising the alarm, securing the scene where safe, and contacting the relevant emergency services.

Monitoring, Review and Policy Communication

We monitor health and safety performance through regular reviews of incidents, customer feedback and internal checks. This Health and Safety policy is reviewed periodically, and whenever there are significant changes to our activities, legislation or best practice.

The policy is communicated to all employees and is available to customers and other interested parties on request. By working together and following the principles set out in this document, Man and Van Hounslow aims to deliver safe, reliable and professional man and van and removal services within our operating area.



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Company name: Man and Van Hounslow Ltd.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday, 07:00-00:00

Street address: 36 Dene Ave
Postal code: TW3 3AH
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.4707500 Longitude: -0.3756610
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