Health and Safety Policy — Commercial Waste Tadworth

Purpose: This policy sets out the commitment of our company to manage health and safety across all commercial waste and rubbish services in the service area. We aim to protect employees, contractors, visitors and the general public by applying clear standards for safe waste handling, transport and disposal. The policy applies to all activities from collection to transfer and temporary storage, and it is designed to support continuous improvement and legal compliance without over-specifying local legal detail.

Scope and Objectives

The scope covers commercial rubbish collection, container management, vehicle operations and waste segregation at sites we control or operate on behalf of customers. Our objectives are to reduce incidents, prevent occupational ill health, ensure safe operation of waste vehicles, and maintain safe workplaces for staff engaged in business waste Tadworth services. We will allocate resources to achieve these objectives and communicate expectations to subcontractors and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Every member of staff has a responsibility for safety. Management will: develop and maintain safe systems of work, ensure risk assessments are current, and provide suitable training. Supervisors must enforce controls on the ground, and employees must follow procedures and report hazards. Contractors engaged for commercial waste work will be required to demonstrate competence and align with our safety standards. Strong leadership and clear accountabilities underpin safe performance.

Risk assessment and control are central to safe rubbish collection operations. We will identify hazards such as manual handling, vehicle movements, hazardous materials, sharps, and traffic interactions, and apply the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). Routine inspections of collection points, containers and transfer areas will be carried out so that risks associated with commercial waste Tadworth activities are managed proactively.

Hazardous and special wastes are managed under specific operational procedures. This includes segregation, correct containment, labelling, and use of appropriate packaging. Staff will be trained to recognise hazardous materials and to apply immediate containment and reporting measures. Emergency response arrangements will be maintained for spills, fire, medical incidents and severe weather impacts on collection operations, and clear local escalation paths will be in place for site managers to follow.

Control measures will include:

• PPE requirements — gloves, high-visibility clothing, eye protection and safety footwear appropriate to tasks;
• Vehicle safety — daily checks, secure loads, reversing alarms and safe driving practices for rubbish collection and commercial waste transport;
• Manual handling — mechanical aids, training in lifting techniques and limits on load weights;
• Traffic management — segregated pedestrian routes, supervised loading bays and clear signage near customer sites;
• Containment and segregation — clear labelling and separation of recyclables, non-recyclables and hazardous items.

Monitoring, incident reporting and investigation are essential to maintain safety standards. All accidents, near-misses and health concerns must be reported promptly and investigated to identify root causes and preventive measures. Records of training, inspections, risk assessments and corrective actions will be maintained to demonstrate due diligence and support continual improvement. We will also conduct periodic audits and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety arrangements for commercial rubbish services.

Training and competence are key elements of our policy. Induction and role-specific training will be provided for drivers, loaders, site operatives and supervisors. Refresher training and toolbox talks will address seasonal risks and emerging issues. We will verify the competence of subcontractors before engaging them and will require evidence of qualifications, insurance and safety performance. Competence assurance helps reduce risks across the waste supply chain.

Policy review and continuous improvement: This policy will be reviewed at planned intervals and after significant incidents or operational changes. Targets and performance indicators will be set to reduce injuries and improve compliance with safe working practices for business waste Tadworth operations. The organisation will encourage reporting and suggestions from staff to enhance safety culture. The policy is supported by operational procedures, risk assessments and training materials that translate principles into safe working practices.

Implementation and commitment: Senior management is committed to providing the resources necessary to implement this policy. Line managers are responsible for embedding safety into everyday work. Employees must cooperate with safety requirements and participate in training and risk management activities. Contractors and partners are expected to perform to equivalent safety standards while working on our behalf in the commercial waste service area.

Conclusion: The aim of this health and safety policy is to ensure safe, reliable and compliant rubbish collection and commercial waste services. By combining clear responsibilities, risk-based controls, training and continual monitoring we aim to protect people, property and the environment while delivering essential waste services. This policy will be made available to personnel and stakeholders as appropriate and will be periodically reviewed to reflect operational learning and best practice.

Approved and supported by management. Review cycle: annually or after significant operational changes.