Health and Safety Policy — Skip Hire Temple

This Health and Safety policy sets out the commitment of Skip Hire Temple to protect employees, contractors, customers and the public while providing professional skip hire and rubbish removal services across our service area. The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear framework for safe operations of our skip hire service, waste collection and general waste management activities. It outlines responsibilities, safe systems of work, and the process for identifying, assessing and controlling risks associated with skip hire operations, vehicle movements and site work.

The policy applies to all staff engaged in skip delivery, skip collection, on-site rubbish clearance and the administration of waste contracts. Everyone working for the skip hire company has a role to play in maintaining safe working conditions. The company will ensure adequate resources are provided for training, personal protective equipment, and appropriate supervision. All operatives must follow standard operating procedures and report any unsafe condition or near miss immediately to their manager.

Risk assessment and control are central to this safety statement. Before any skip is placed, a competent person will evaluate hazards such as vehicle access, underground services, pedestrian routes, traffic flow and placement stability. Controls will include safe placement guidance, traffic management where required, and ensuring skips are not overloaded or contaminated with hazardous items. Our rubbish clearance teams follow protocols for segregating waste streams to reduce environmental and health risk.

Responsibilities and Safe Work Practices

Senior management is responsible for setting the policy, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and providing necessary resources. Supervisors and team leaders must implement procedures, conduct toolbox talks, and supervise day-to-day operations. Employees are required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions. All staff must wear suitable PPE including high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety boots and eye protection where required.

Training is a key control. The skip hire company will provide induction training for new recruits and refresher training for existing staff. Training covers manual handling, vehicle and trailer operation, safe loading and unloading of skips, site setup, and handling of suspect hazardous materials such as asbestos or chemical wastes. Records of training will be maintained and reviewed to ensure competency remains current.

Plant and vehicles are maintained on a planned schedule to ensure roadworthiness and safe operation. Drivers and operators must follow safe loading guidance and secure loads to prevent spillages during transit. The company operates a permit-to-work style approach for high risk tasks and maintains written procedures for the handling and disposal of hazardous waste, in line with relevant waste transfer requirements and environmental controls.

Incident Management, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported immediately and recorded. Investigations will identify root causes and corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The skip hire company will cooperate with regulatory bodies and support remedial actions when required. A clear incident reporting procedure helps us learn and improve safety performance across operations, from skip placement to rubbish collection and transfer.

Monitoring and review are essential. Management will conduct periodic audits, inspections and performance reviews to measure compliance with this policy. Key performance indicators may include incident rates, audit findings, vehicle inspection completion, and training uptake. Results are communicated across the business to ensure transparent improvement and accountability. Continuous improvement is embedded through regular reviews and updates to procedures and risk assessments.

Specific measures for waste handling include clear segregation rules, exclusion of prohibited and hazardous wastes from general skips, and appropriate labelling where waste streams require specialist treatment. During removals and clearances the skip hire team will ensure safe manual handling techniques are used, mechanical aids are provided where necessary, and that any suspicious materials are isolated and referred to competent specialists for safe disposal.

The policy also addresses welfare and wellbeing; staff working in the field will have access to rest breaks, hydration and first aid provisions. Emergency procedures are established for incidents involving injury, fire or significant spillages. These procedures are rehearsed and reviewed to ensure effectiveness. The company encourages employees to raise safety concerns and suggestions so that practical improvements can be made.

Contractors and subcontractors engaged by our skip hire company are required to comply with this policy and demonstrate their own competency and safety arrangements before commencing work. Safety expectations are incorporated into contracts and site inductions so that outsourced activities meet the same standards as in-house operations. The business will not tolerate non-compliance that compromises employee or public safety.

Finally, this Health and Safety policy will be reviewed at least annually or following significant change in operations, legislation or after any serious incident. Management commits to maintaining a robust system that protects people, safeguards the environment and supports consistent, safe rubbish collection and skip hire service delivery across the service area. This document is the core of our commitment to safe and responsible waste management.