Health and Safety policy

Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van Belgravia

Man and Van Belgravia is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, contractors, customers, and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and transport activities. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety risks associated with household moves, office relocations, loading and unloading, driving, and handling goods.

1. Policy Statement and Objectives

Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health, and damage to property by identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures. We aim to continually improve our health and safety performance and to integrate safety considerations into all aspects of our removal operations.

Management is responsible for ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained and that adequate resources are made available. All employees and contractors are required to cooperate fully with this policy and to take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

Management will:

Provide clear procedures and guidance for safe working practices during moves and transport activities.

Ensure that vehicles and equipment used for removals are properly maintained and suitable for their intended purpose.

Conduct and review risk assessments for typical tasks, including lifting, carrying, packing, loading, unloading, and driving.

Provide appropriate information, instruction, and training to employees so they can perform their duties safely.

Employees and contractors will:

Follow all safety procedures and instructions provided by Man and Van Belgravia.

Use vehicles, tools, lifting aids, and personal protective equipment in the manner intended.

Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near-misses without delay.

Refrain from engaging in unsafe practices or shortcuts that could place themselves, customers, or the public at risk.

3. Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

Man and Van Belgravia undertakes proportionate risk assessments to identify potential dangers associated with our removal services. These include manual handling risks, trips and falls, vehicle movements, working in confined or shared spaces, and handling fragile or heavy items.

Based on these assessments, we implement controls such as planning the route and parking before each job, agreeing safe access routes within properties, using lifting techniques that minimise strain and the risk of injury, using suitable moving equipment where necessary, and avoiding overloading vehicles or storage spaces.

Risk assessments are reviewed periodically and whenever there is a significant change in our operations, equipment, or working methods.

4. Manual Handling and Use of Equipment

Manual handling is a central part of our work. To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, all team members receive information on correct lifting and carrying techniques. This includes assessing the weight and shape of items before moving them, asking for assistance with bulky or awkward loads, keeping pathways clear to avoid trips and slips, and taking regular breaks when handling large volumes of items.

Where practical, we use trolleys, dollies, removal straps, and other aids to reduce the physical strain on staff. Only competent persons may operate any specialised equipment used during moves.

5. Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

Safe operation of vehicles is essential to our health and safety approach. Our drivers are required to hold appropriate licences, obey road traffic laws, and drive in a manner that protects passengers, other road users, pedestrians, and property.

We ensure that our vehicles are maintained and inspected at suitable intervals. Loads are secured to prevent movement in transit, and vehicles are not overloaded. Drivers must not operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs and must be fit for duty at all times.

6. Customer Premises and Public Safety

When operating in and around customer homes, offices, and public spaces, our teams take steps to minimise risk to others. This includes planning safe access routes, keeping exits and passageways clear, using caution when moving large items through doorways, stairwells, and communal areas, and placing warning where there is a risk of slips or other hazards.

Our staff are expected to behave professionally and respectfully at all times, taking care to protect customer property and to reduce disruption to neighbours and members of the public.

7. Training, Information, and Supervision

All staff receive appropriate induction on health and safety procedures relevant to our removal services. Additional training is provided when new equipment, vehicles, or working methods are introduced.

Supervisors and team leaders are responsible for monitoring compliance with safe working practices on site, offering guidance to less experienced staff, and intervening if unsafe behaviour is observed.

8. Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

Any accident, injury, near-miss, or significant damage to property occurring during our activities must be reported to management as soon as possible. We keep records of such incidents in order to review causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Staff are briefed on what to do in the event of an emergency, such as serious injury, fire, or road traffic incident. This includes contacting the appropriate emergency services and ensuring the safety of all persons involved, as far as is reasonably possible.

9. Welfare and Wellbeing

Man and Van Belgravia recognises that the physical nature of removal work can be demanding. We encourage staff to take appropriate rest breaks, stay hydrated, and raise any concerns about their fitness for specific tasks. No employee is required to undertake work for which they are not physically capable or trained.

10. Review of Policy

This Health and Safety Policy is reviewed regularly to ensure that it remains suitable and effective in light of our current operations and applicable legal requirements. Updates are communicated to all employees and contractors, and old versions are withdrawn from use.

By following this policy, Man and Van Belgravia aims to deliver professional removal services while safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of everyone involved in or affected by our work.



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

Street address: 1 Grosvenor Pl
Postal code: SW1X 7HJ
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.5016440 Longitude: -0.1513070
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