Health and Safety Policy for Man and Van Bethnal Green

Man and Van Bethnal Green 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 transportation activities. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety risks associated with home moves, office relocations, and related man and van services.

Our Health and Safety Objectives

Our primary objectives are to prevent injury, protect health, and minimise risks arising from our operations. We aim to achieve this by planning work carefully, maintaining safe systems of work, and continuously improving our practices in line with industry standards and relevant legislation. Health and safety is an integral part of our service delivery and business performance.

Management Responsibilities

Management is responsible for implementing this Health and Safety Policy and ensuring that adequate resources are provided to maintain safe working conditions. This includes supplying appropriate equipment, arranging training, and carrying out risk assessments for removal tasks, loading and unloading activities, and driving operations. Management will review this policy regularly to ensure it remains effective and reflects current working practices.

Employee Responsibilities

All employees and contractors working with Man and Van Bethnal Green have a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. This includes following the instructions and training provided, using equipment correctly, reporting hazards or unsafe conditions, and cooperating with management to uphold this policy. No employee is expected to carry out work that they reasonably believe is unsafe.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Before undertaking removal or transportation work, we assess the associated risks. This may include considering access routes, stairways, parking arrangements, lifting requirements, weather conditions, and any particular hazards at the collection or delivery address. On the basis of these assessments, we put in place safe systems of work designed to reduce risks so far as is reasonably practicable.

Our teams are instructed to adapt their working methods when new or unexpected risks arise on site. Where necessary, work will be postponed or alternative arrangements made if safe methods cannot be guaranteed.

Manual Handling and Lifting Practices

Manual handling is a key part of our removal services, and we place strong emphasis on safe lifting techniques. Staff receive guidance on assessing the weight and shape of items, using mechanical aids where available, and working in teams when handling large or heavy objects. They are trained to avoid twisting, overreaching, and carrying loads that could cause strain or injury.

Where items are considered too heavy, awkward, or unsafe to move using available personnel and equipment, our teams are required to stop and seek further instruction rather than putting themselves or others at risk.

Vehicles, Driving, and Road Safety

Our vehicles are used daily for removals and must be operated safely at all times. Drivers are responsible for ensuring vehicles are roadworthy before use and reporting any defects immediately. Loads must be properly secured to prevent movement during transit, and weight limits must never be exceeded.

Drivers are expected to follow the Highway Code, drive at appropriate speeds, and allow sufficient time for journeys to avoid rushing. The use of mobile phones or other distractions while driving is prohibited, except when using legally compliant hands-free systems where it is safe to do so.

Equipment and Work Environment

We provide equipment such as trolleys, straps, and protective materials to support safe moving and transportation. All equipment is to be used in accordance with training and manufacturer guidance. Defective or damaged equipment must be removed from service and reported to management without delay.

We also take care to maintain a tidy working environment, keeping walkways clear of trip hazards like boxes, tools, or packing materials. Where work takes place in communal or public areas, we aim to minimise obstruction and risk to others.

Customer and Public Safety

Protecting customers and members of the public is central to our health and safety approach. Our teams will, where reasonably practicable, identify and communicate any temporary risks at the property, such as trailing straps, open doors, or partially dismantled furniture. We encourage customers to keep children and pets away from active working areas while loading and unloading is in progress.

We handle customers’ belongings with care, using suitable packing and protective materials to reduce the risk of damage or injury caused by falling or unstable items.

Training, Information, and Supervision

We ensure that staff receive appropriate instruction and training relevant to their roles, including manual handling principles, safe use of equipment, and awareness of site-specific hazards. New staff are inducted into our health and safety procedures before working independently.

Supervision is provided proportionate to the level of risk and the experience of team members. We promote open communication so that staff can raise any concerns or suggestions for improving health and safety arrangements.

Accident, Incident, and Near-Miss Reporting

All accidents, incidents, and near misses that occur during our work must be reported promptly. This enables us to investigate what happened, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence. Records are kept of significant incidents, and findings are used to review and, where necessary, update our procedures.

Continuous Improvement and Policy Review

Man and Van Bethnal Green is committed to continual improvement in health and safety performance. We monitor our operations, take into account feedback from staff and customers, and keep informed about changes in relevant guidance. This policy is reviewed periodically and after any significant incident or operational change, to ensure it remains suitable and effective for the services we provide.

By working together and following this Health and Safety Policy, we aim to deliver a reliable and professional removal service while safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone involved.



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

Street address: 65 Keeling House
Postal code: E2 6PG
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.5310600 Longitude: -0.0612080
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