Man and Van Finsbury Park Health and Safety Policy
Man and Van Finsbury Park 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 delivery activities. This Health and Safety Policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with moving, lifting, loading, driving and working in and around customers' homes and business premises.
Policy Aims and Responsibilities
Our primary aim is to prevent injury, ill health, and damage to property arising from our services. We will identify hazards, assess the risks, and implement practical controls so that removal work is carried out safely and efficiently.
Overall responsibility for health and safety rests with the company management, who will ensure that this policy is implemented, monitored and reviewed regularly. Supervisors and team leaders are responsible for day-to-day safety management on each job, including briefing staff, checking equipment and enforcing safe working practices.
Every employee and contractor working with Man and Van Finsbury Park is required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by their actions. Staff must follow the training and instructions provided, use equipment correctly and report hazards, near misses and incidents without delay.
Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices
We will carry out risk assessments for our typical removal and delivery tasks, including packing, lifting, loading, transport and unloading. Where a job presents unusual or higher risks, a specific assessment will be made before work starts.
Risk assessments will consider factors such as manual handling requirements, access routes, stairs, outdoor conditions, vehicle positioning, traffic, and customer-specific hazards. The findings will be used to establish safe systems of work, which will be communicated clearly to staff.
We will review and update our assessments whenever work practices change, following incidents, or when new equipment or vehicles are introduced.
Manual Handling and Safe Lifting
Moving goods and furniture involves significant manual handling, so we place particular emphasis on safe lifting techniques and team coordination. All operatives receive instruction on correct posture, lifting in pairs or teams when needed, and using lifting aids whenever reasonably practicable.
Heavy, bulky or awkward items will be assessed individually. Where manual handling alone is not safe, we will use equipment such as trolleys and dollies, or adjust the plan of work to reduce the risk. Staff are instructed not to attempt to lift or move items that exceed safe limits or that they are not confident handling.
Vehicles, Driving and Road Safety
Our vehicles are essential to our man and van operations, and we recognise our responsibility to manage road-related risks. All drivers must hold the appropriate driving licence, follow road traffic laws and apply safe driving practices at all times.
Vehicles will be maintained in a roadworthy condition, with regular checks on brakes, lights, tyres and securing points. Loads will be safely distributed and secured to prevent movement during transit. Drivers are instructed to plan routes, avoid unnecessary reversing and use banksmen where visibility is restricted.
We will manage working hours and schedules to reduce the risk of driver fatigue, ensuring breaks are taken and staff are not expected to drive while tired or unfit.
Equipment, Tools and Personal Protective Equipment
Man and Van Finsbury Park will provide suitable tools and equipment for removal work and ensure they are maintained in good condition. This includes trolleys, straps, blankets and basic hand tools where required.
Where risks cannot be fully controlled by other means, appropriate personal protective equipment may be provided, such as gloves, safety footwear or high-visibility clothing. Staff are required to use any equipment and protective items as instructed, and to report defects or loss immediately.
Customer Premises and Public Safety
Much of our work takes place in customers' homes, offices and shared buildings. We will take reasonable steps to protect occupants, visitors and the public from risks arising from our activities.
Access routes will be planned to minimise obstruction, and we will use safe lifting routes on stairs and through doorways. Where necessary, we will place temporary warnings or verbal notices to alert people to moving loads or vehicles in operation.
We will take care to avoid damage to property, fixtures and fittings, and will work with customers to identify any particular concerns or fragile areas before work begins.
Training, Information and Supervision
We will provide our staff with information, instruction and training appropriate to their roles. This may include induction training, manual handling guidance, vehicle safety, use of equipment and site-specific briefings.
Less experienced staff will be supervised by more experienced colleagues or team leaders until they are deemed competent in the relevant tasks. We encourage open communication so that staff feel able to raise safety concerns, suggest improvements and report incidents without fear of blame.
Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures
All accidents, injuries, near misses and unsafe conditions must be reported to management as soon as possible. We will investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Staff will be made aware of basic emergency procedures, including what to do in case of fire at customer premises, road collisions, or sudden ill health. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with emergency services and building managers to ensure a coordinated response.
Continuous Improvement and Policy Review
Man and Van Finsbury Park is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety performance. We will review this policy at regular intervals, and sooner if significant changes occur in our activities, legislation or best practice.
Feedback from staff and customers is welcomed and will be considered carefully as part of our effort to maintain safe and reliable removal services across our operating area.
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| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
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| Per day /Up to 8 hrs/ | from £480 | from £672 |
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Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 07:00-00:00
Postal code: N19 4EF
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Web: https://manandvanfinsburypark.org.uk/
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