Commercial Waste Removal Euston — Health & Safety Policy

This Health and Safety policy sets out the responsibilities and standards for commercial waste removal Euston operations and for the broader rubbish company service area. The purpose of the policy is to protect workers, customers, contractors and the public from harm arising from commercial rubbish collection and waste transport activities. It applies to all employees, agency staff and subcontractors engaged in waste handling, vehicle operation, site clearances and recycling tasks. The policy emphasises prevention, continual improvement and compliance with relevant health and safety principles.

The company leadership accepts overall responsibility for health and safety control systems and for ensuring sufficient resources are available. Management will ensure that risk assessments are completed and that safe working practices are documented and enforced. Staff will be trained and supervised, and duties will be allocated so that everyone understands their role in keeping waste removal activities safe. Managers will monitor performance and take corrective action where required.

Employees and contractors share the responsibility to work safely during any rubbish removal or waste disposal task. All personnel must use issued personal protective equipment (PPE), follow lifting and manual handling procedures, and report hazards immediately. The company promotes a culture where raising safety concerns is encouraged. Workers must not commence operations that they believe are unsafe; instead they should isolate the risk and notify supervision for assessment and control.

Risk assessment underpins our approach to commercial rubbish collection and waste removal across the service area. Written assessments will identify specific hazards such as sharps, chemical waste, asbestos suspicion, traffic movements and confined space risks. Controls will include segregation of waste streams, use of appropriate containers, safe lifting aids and traffic management plans for loading and unloading. All risk assessments will be reviewed periodically and when work practices change.

Safe systems of work will be documented for routine and non-routine tasks including bulky waste collection, commercial bin emptying and contamination handling. The policy requires the following controls to be implemented where applicable:

• Use of mechanical assistance for heavy or awkward loads
• Provision and maintenance of PPE such as gloves, hi-vis clothing, eye protection and steel-toe footwear
• Clear segregation and labelling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Vehicle checks and secure load procedures before movement

These measures are mandatory and form part of operational checklists.

Training and competence are essential for safe commercial waste removal. Employees will receive induction training, job-specific instruction and refresher training at defined intervals. Training records will be maintained and competency assessed. Emergency response training covers spill control, first aid, fire procedures and safe evacuation. All staff must know how to summon assistance and act to preserve life and contain hazards.

Vehicle and equipment safety is critical in rubbish removal operations. Vehicles used for commercial waste transport will be inspected daily, serviced at prescribed intervals and fitted with necessary safety equipment such as reversing alarms and secure restraints. Loading and unloading procedures will reduce manual handling risks and include exclusion zones to protect passer-by and site staff. Contractors working on behalf of the company will demonstrate equivalent standards of maintenance and operation.

Hazardous waste and suspect materials demand immediate attention. If materials are believed to contain hazardous substances, asbestos or uncontrolled chemicals, work must stop and the item must be segregated and secured. Specialist removal processes will be used where required, and any relevant regulatory notifications will be followed. Spill kits and absorbent materials will be available on vehicles and at key operational depots to facilitate prompt containment of accidental releases.

Monitoring, incident reporting and continual improvement are core elements of this policy. All incidents, near misses and safety observations will be recorded and investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions will be implemented and lessons disseminated across the organisation. Regular audits and inspections will assess compliance with the policy and the effectiveness of commercial rubbish collection controls. Records of training, inspections and risk assessments will be retained as part of our management system.