Kenton Skip Hire - Health and Safety Policy

Kenton Skip Hire recognises that the health, safety and welfare of all employees, contractors and members of the public are of paramount importance. This policy sets out the objectives and arrangements that govern safe working across our rubbish company service area and related skip hire operations. Our aim is to prevent accidents and occupational ill-health by integrating safe systems of work into every aspect of our waste removal service area activities.

Policy Statement and Scope

This policy applies to all staff, temporary workers and subcontractors engaged in skip hire, rubbish collection service area tasks and associated transport and disposal processes. It is the responsibility of management to provide safe plant, systems and training, and the responsibility of every employee to follow safe working procedures. We commit to continuous improvement, to risk assessment and to ensuring that safety is built into operations across our skip hire service and rubbish removal service area.

Responsibilities

Management will ensure resources are available for risk control, monitoring and training. Supervisors must enforce safe working practice on-site and during vehicle operations. Employees are required to report hazards, use personal protective equipment and co-operate with safety instructions. Shared responsibility strengthens safety across our rubbish collection service area and reduces the chance of incidents.

Risk assessments will be carried out for all routine and non-routine activities, including loading and unloading skips, roadside placement, manual handling, interaction with vehicles and hazardous material handling. Assessments will consider environmental factors such as public access to worksites within the wider waste removal service area and identify control measures that protect both workers and the public. Control measures may include exclusion zones, signage and scheduling to minimise exposure to busy periods.

Training and competence are central to our approach. All staff will receive induction training covering manual handling, safe use of lifting equipment, vehicle operations, and procedures for handling potentially hazardous loads. Refresher training and tool-box talks will be provided regularly to maintain awareness of safe methods within the skip hire service area and the broader rubbish company service area.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided where risks cannot be eliminated and must be used as directed. PPE includes high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety boots and eye protection when required. Inspection and maintenance procedures for PPE, lifting gear and plant are implemented to ensure equipment remains fit for purpose in all waste removal service area tasks.

Vehicle safety and traffic management arrangements are essential components of our policy. Drivers must follow safe loading protocols, secure loads appropriately and conduct vehicle checks before departure. Works near the highway will be managed to protect operatives and the public, and routing will take account of safety and environmental impact across our rubbish collection service area. Regular vehicle maintenance and driver training support this commitment.

Handling of hazardous materials encountered in skips or during rubbish removal is governed by clear procedures. Where hazardous substances are suspected, work will stop and competent advice sought. Waste segregation, correct labelling and safe containment will be enforced to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with disposal requirements. Emergency response arrangements, including spill control and first-aid provisions, are maintained for incidents within the rubbish removal service area.

Incident reporting and investigation procedures ensure that all accidents, near-misses and dangerous occurrences are recorded and analysed. Lessons learned will inform changes to risk assessments and safe systems of work to reduce recurrence. Performance monitoring includes regular safety inspections, audits and management reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of controls across our skip hire operations and rubbish company service area activities.

Contractor management sets out the expectations for third parties working on behalf of Kenton Skip Hire. Contractors must demonstrate that they have appropriate safety arrangements, insurance and competence to operate within our waste removal service area. Pre-engagement checks and on-site supervision help align subcontractor activity with company safety standards.

Communication and consultation with staff form a continuous cycle of feedback and improvement. Safety meetings, briefings and clear procedures support employee engagement. Open communication helps to surface hazards early and ensures that changes to operations in the skip hire service area are made with safety in mind.

To summarise, Kenton Skip Hire's health and safety policy is founded on risk assessment, training, prevention and continuous review. Key elements include:

• Clear responsibilities for management and workers within the rubbish company service area
• Effective risk assessment and control for skip hire and waste removal service area tasks
• Training, PPE, safe vehicle operations and emergency preparedness

Monitoring, review and continual improvement are integral to the policy. Safety performance will be reviewed at planned intervals or when significant changes occur, and the policy will be updated accordingly. Everyone employed by or working with Kenton Skip Hire is expected to support these principles to ensure a safer working environment across the skip hire and rubbish collection service area.

Signed: (Authorised Representative) — This policy is endorsed by company leadership and is communicated to all employees and contractors. It forms part of our commitment to maintaining safe, sustainable and reliable rubbish removal service area operations.