Storage Slade Green Health and Safety Policy
Storage Slade Green is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all employees, contractors, customers and visitors. This policy sets out our approach to managing health and safety across our storage facilities and related removal and handling activities.
We recognise that effective health and safety management is an integral part of running a professional storage and removal service. Our aim is to prevent injury, protect property, and promote the wellbeing of everyone who uses or works within our premises.
Policy Objectives
The objectives of this Health and Safety Policy are to:
Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout Storage Slade Green and our removal operations.
Identify, assess and control risks arising from our activities, equipment and premises.
Provide safe access, egress and working conditions for employees, contractors and customers.
Ensure all lifting, moving, loading and unloading activities associated with storage and removals are managed safely.
Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and recognised industry standards.
Continually review and improve our health and safety performance.
Management Responsibilities
Senior management has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy is implemented and maintained. Management will:
Provide adequate resources to manage health and safety risks, including equipment, time and training.
Set clear health and safety standards for storage, transportation and removal activities.
Ensure risk assessments are carried out, recorded and reviewed regularly.
Monitor performance and investigate accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
Consult with employees on health and safety matters and encourage feedback for improvement.
Employee Responsibilities
All employees, including those involved in removal, packing, loading and storage operations, have a duty to:
Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.
Follow all safety procedures, instructions, training and signage provided by Storage Slade Green.
Use equipment, vehicles, tools and personal protective equipment correctly and report any defects.
Report accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or unsafe practices to management without delay.
Cooperate fully with investigations, risk assessments and improvement measures.
Safe Premises and Storage Areas
Storage Slade Green is responsible for maintaining premises and storage areas in a safe condition. We will:
Keep access routes, corridors, loading bays and emergency exits clear and well lit.
Ensure floors, stairs and ramps are maintained to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls.
Provide clearly marked fire exits, alarms and appropriate fire fighting equipment.
Maintain security measures that protect people and property without compromising safe escape routes.
Ensure storage units, racking and stacking practices are suitable for the loads stored and do not present collapse or falling object risks.
Manual Handling and Removal Activities
Manual handling and removal work carry specific risks that must be controlled. Storage Slade Green will:
Assess the risks of lifting, carrying, loading and unloading items, particularly heavy or awkward loads.
Provide manual handling training tailored to removal and storage tasks.
Use appropriate handling aids such as trolleys, dollies and lifting equipment where necessary.
Plan removal routes to minimise obstacles, uneven surfaces and unnecessary handling.
Encourage team lifting where individual handling could pose a risk of injury.
Vehicle and Driving Safety
Where vehicles are used for removal services or transport of goods, we will:
Ensure vehicles are maintained, inspected and suitable for the loads carried.
Secure loads properly to prevent shifting or falling during transit or unloading.
Implement safe systems for reversing, loading and unloading in our yards and at customer locations.
Remind drivers to comply with traffic laws and safe driving practices at all times.
Customer and Visitor Safety
We are committed to safeguarding customers and visitors who access our premises or interact with our removal teams. Storage Slade Green will:
Provide clear information and signage regarding safe access routes, loading bays and restricted areas.
Control visitor access to operational areas where moving vehicles, handling equipment or removal activities are taking place.
Inform customers of any safety requirements that apply during loading or unloading at their premises.
Respond promptly to reported hazards or concerns raised by customers and visitors.
Training, Information and Supervision
Health and safety competence is essential to our operations. We will:
Provide induction training for new employees, covering general safety rules and procedures specific to storage and removal work.
Deliver ongoing training on manual handling, use of equipment, emergency procedures and hazard awareness.
Ensure supervisors are trained to identify risks, enforce safe working practices and support staff.
Communicate changes in procedures, equipment or layout that may affect health and safety.
Emergency Preparedness
Storage Slade Green will maintain procedures to deal with emergencies. This includes:
Written procedures for fire, evacuation and serious incidents.
Regular testing of fire alarms and emergency equipment.
Periodic evacuation drills to ensure staff are familiar with escape routes and assembly points.
Clear instructions for summoning emergency services and assisting people who may need additional help.
Accident Reporting and Investigation
All accidents, incidents and near misses will be reported and recorded. Storage Slade Green will:
Investigate the causes of incidents to prevent recurrence.
Identify any additional control measures, training needs or changes to procedures.
Review incident trends to improve our risk management.
Policy Review
This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes to our operations, premises or legal requirements. Updated versions will be communicated to employees and made available to customers and visitors on request.
By following this policy, Storage Slade Green aims to maintain safe storage facilities and reliable removal services that protect the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
