Fitzrovia House Clearance Health & Safety Policy
Fitzrovia House Clearance is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental care across all our clearing and rubbish removal operations. Our policy sets out the responsibilities, procedures and core controls that apply to every job, whether domestic house clearance, commercial waste removal or bulk rubbish collection. We recognise that safe working practices protect our staff, clients and the wider community while supporting efficient rubbish company services and compliant waste clearance.
The company will provide clear leadership and adequate resources to ensure that safety is fully integrated into the planning and delivery of all clearing services. Management will ensure staff are competent through suitable training and supervision, that risk assessments are completed for each site and that equipment and vehicles used for rubbish removal are maintained to the required standard. This policy applies to everyone engaged by Fitzrovia House Clearance including employees, contractors and subcontractors.
Scope: The policy covers all activities associated with house clearance, waste disposal, removal of bulky items, recyclables handling and general rubbish collection operations. It addresses manual handling, vehicle operations, the handling of hazardous items, traffic management during collection, waste segregation and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimise incidents and environmental harm.
Risk Assessment and Control Measures
We adopt a systematic approach to risk assessment: identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and monitor effectiveness. Prior to every job a site-specific assessment will be carried out to identify factors such as unstable structures, sharps and biohazards, fluorinated materials, asbestos suspicion, or other hazardous waste. Controls include exclusion zones, stabilisation measures, waste-safe packaging and safe segregation for disposal.
Safe systems of work include the provision of appropriate PPE (gloves, high-visibility clothing, respiratory protection where required and protective footwear), mechanical aids for heavy items and clear communication of handling protocols. Drivers and loaders follow vehicle-loading limits and use securement measures to prevent load shifting during transit. Our rubbish removal teams are trained in manual handling techniques and safe use of lifting equipment to reduce musculoskeletal injury.
Key control measures include:
- Pre-job site surveys and written risk assessments for each clearance or waste removal assignment
- Mandatory PPE and equipment maintenance checks
- Segregation and secure containment of hazardous materials and electrical goods
- Safe vehicle loading procedures and traffic management for kerbside collections
- Clear procedures for disposing of waste through authorised channels to prevent fly-tipping or illegal dumping
Training, Incident Reporting and Monitoring
Fitzrovia House Clearance ensures ongoing training and competence reviews. Staff induction covers health and safety basics, waste handling rules, emergency procedures and vehicle safety. Supervisors conduct regular toolbox talks and refresher training tailored to the specific demands of house clearances and waste removal operations. Competency is recorded and reviewed as part of our staff development processes.
Incident reporting is mandatory for all accidents, injuries, near-misses and environmental incidents. Reports are investigated promptly to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. We maintain incidents logs and carry out trend analysis to continuously improve our systems. Where hazardous items are discovered during a clearance, work will stop and specialist advice sought within our operational procedures to ensure safe handling and lawful disposal.
Monitoring and review: The policy will be reviewed at least annually or after significant incidents, legislative changes or organisational changes. Regular audits of site practices, vehicle fleets and waste transfer procedures will be undertaken to ensure compliance and continual improvement. We will cooperate with regulators and adopt recognised best practices in waste management and rubbish removal to protect people and the environment.
Responsibility for implementation rests with senior management, but everyone employed by the company has a role to play. Employees are required to follow safe systems of work, report hazards and take reasonable care for their own health and safety. Fitzrovia House Clearance will provide the necessary information, instruction and supervision to meet these obligations and to operate as a professional house clearance and waste removal service.
The company will keep this policy accessible to staff and make it available to interested parties on request. It underpins our commitment to safe, lawful, and environmentally responsible rubbish removal and waste clearance, and ensures our operational practices reflect both legal requirements and good industry standards.