Man and Van Holland Park Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Holland 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 home and office removal activities. This Health and Safety Policy sets out the principles and arrangements that guide our operations and supports our duty of care during every move we undertake.

Our policy applies to all aspects of our man and van and removals services, including packing, loading, transportation, unloading, handling of furniture and personal belongings, and any associated on-site work at residential or commercial premises.

Health and Safety Objectives

We aim to prevent injury, ill health and damage to property by managing health and safety risks in a systematic way. Our main objectives are to identify hazards associated with removal work, reduce risks to the lowest reasonably practicable level, promote safe behaviour among all team members, and maintain continuous improvement in our safety performance.

These objectives are incorporated into daily operations, from planning each removal job to carrying out final checks once work is complete.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Man and Van Holland Park will comply with relevant health and safety legislation and recognised industry standards that apply to the removals and transport sector. We monitor changes in law and guidance to ensure our procedures remain current, appropriate and effective. Where specific regulations relate to lifting, manual handling, driving and vehicle safety, or the use of equipment, we integrate those requirements into our working practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

Health and safety is a shared responsibility. Management retains overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy, ensuring adequate resources, training and supervision are available. Supervisors and team leaders are responsible for communicating safe systems of work, monitoring compliance and addressing any unsafe behaviour or conditions immediately.

Each employee and contractor working with Man and Van Holland Park is required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. All team members must follow instructions, use equipment correctly, and report hazards, incidents and near misses without delay.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

We conduct risk assessments for our removal activities, taking into account the nature of the premises, access routes, parking arrangements, stairs and lifts, and the size, weight and fragility of items to be moved. These assessments help us to identify and control risks such as manual handling injuries, slips and trips, falls from height, vehicle incidents and property damage.

Based on the outcome of risk assessments, we implement safe systems of work for packing, lifting, carrying, loading, securing items in vehicles and unloading at the destination. Where necessary, we adapt our procedures to meet the specific requirements of a property or client, while maintaining our core safety standards.

Manual Handling and Use of Equipment

Manual handling is a central part of our removal services, and we recognise the risks of muscular and skeletal injuries if lifting and carrying are not managed correctly. Our staff are trained in safe lifting techniques, the use of team lifts, and the importance of planning routes before moving heavy or bulky items.

We use appropriate handling equipment such as trolleys, dollies, blankets and securing straps where required. All equipment is inspected regularly and removed from service if found to be defective. Staff are instructed never to attempt to lift or move loads that exceed safe limits or that they feel are beyond their capability, and to request assistance or additional equipment where needed.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

Our vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy and safe condition, undergoing routine checks and servicing in accordance with manufacturer guidance and legal requirements. Drivers are required to carry out pre-use checks, report any defects, and ensure that loads are properly distributed and secured before moving off.

We expect all drivers to adhere to road traffic laws, drive defensively, and adjust their driving to reflect weather, traffic and local conditions. Fatigue management, adherence to speed limits and avoidance of distractions while driving are key aspects of our approach to safe transport during removals.

Protection of Customers and the Public

During home and office moves, we take reasonable steps to protect customers, visitors and members of the public from risks associated with our work. This includes keeping access routes clear so that exits are not blocked, managing trip hazards from equipment and packing materials, and using warning signs or verbal instructions where work may restrict movement or create temporary obstacles.

We treat all properties and belongings with care and respect, seeking to prevent damage and avoid conditions that might lead to accidents, such as unstable stacks of boxes or items left in unsafe positions.

Training, Information and Supervision

Man and Van Holland Park provides appropriate health and safety training and information for all staff relevant to their role. This may include induction training, manual handling instruction, vehicle safety, use of equipment, and emergency procedures.

Supervision is provided, particularly for new or less experienced team members, to ensure that safe working practices are understood and consistently applied. Refresher training is arranged when necessary, and when new equipment or procedures are introduced.

Incident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported as soon as possible to a responsible person within the company. We record and investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Emergency procedures are in place for incidents such as personal injury, fire, vehicle collisions and damage to property. Our staff are briefed on how to respond in these situations, including raising the alarm, calling for assistance, cooperating with emergency services and securing the scene where safe to do so.

Health, Welfare and Fitness for Work

We recognise that the physical nature of removal work requires attention to health, fitness and welfare. Staff are encouraged to report any health issues that may affect their ability to work safely, particularly conditions that could impact lifting, carrying or driving.

We promote sensible workload planning, appropriate rest breaks and adequate hydration, and we discourage behaviours that could compromise safety, such as rushing tasks or ignoring signs of fatigue or strain.

Consultation and Continuous Improvement

Man and Van Holland Park values feedback from staff and customers on health and safety matters. We encourage open communication about potential hazards, unsafe practices or suggestions for improvement.

This policy is reviewed periodically, and also following any significant incident, change in operations or update in legal requirements. We remain committed to continually improving our health and safety performance as our removals services develop.

Policy Review and Availability

This Health and Safety Policy is communicated to all employees and contractors and is available to customers on request. It will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure it remains suitable and effective for the nature and scale of our removal services.

By implementing this policy and associated procedures, Man and Van Holland Park aims to deliver reliable removal services while maintaining high standards of health and safety for everyone involved.



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

Street address: 126 Earls Ct Rd
Postal code: W8 6QL
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.4951440 Longitude: -0.1962840
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