Man and Van Morden Health and Safety Policy

This Health and Safety Policy sets out the principles and procedures that guide Man and Van Morden in providing safe, reliable removal and transport services. Our aim is to protect our employees, customers, members of the public, contractors and anyone else who may be affected by our work activities.

Our Commitment to Health and Safety

Man and Van Morden is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety across all moving and delivery operations. We comply with relevant health and safety legislation and follow recognised industry best practice for removal services. Management accepts overall responsibility for health and safety performance, while every employee has a duty to work safely and report concerns without delay.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all work carried out by Man and Van Morden, including domestic removals, office moves, collection and delivery of goods, loading and unloading vehicles, driving activities and work carried out on customer premises, public highways, loading bays and storage areas used in connection with our services.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Management is responsible for setting clear safety standards, assessing risks, providing resources for training and equipment, monitoring performance and reviewing this policy regularly. Supervisors and team leaders are responsible for implementing procedures on site, conducting pre-job checks, giving clear instructions and stopping any work that is unsafe.

Employees and operatives must follow safe working practices, use equipment correctly, take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others, report hazards, incidents and near misses, and attend training and briefings as required. Customers and other parties are expected to provide safe access to premises, inform us of known risks and keep access routes clear wherever possible.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Man and Van Morden carries out risk assessments for typical removal and transport tasks, including lifting and carrying, use of trolleys and ramps, vehicle loading and unloading, working on driveways and in shared access areas, and handling fragile, bulky or heavy items. Site specific checks are carried out on arrival to identify uneven ground, poor lighting, narrow staircases, trip hazards or other risks.

Based on these assessments, we implement safe systems of work such as agreed lifting methods, the use of appropriate lifting aids, planning of load order, communication between team members and the use of protective equipment where required.

Manual Handling and Lifting

Manual handling is a key part of our removal service. To reduce the risk of injury to staff and damage to customer property, employees receive training in safe lifting and carrying techniques, team lifts are used for heavy or awkward items, loads are assessed before lifting and mechanical aids such as sack trucks, dollies or sliders are used where appropriate. Staff are instructed not to exceed safe personal limits and to seek assistance whenever needed.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

Our vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition with regular inspections and servicing. Drivers are required to carry out pre-use checks, report defects immediately and not operate any vehicle they believe to be unsafe. Loads are secured to prevent movement during transit and weight limits for vehicles and tail-lifts are strictly observed.

Drivers must follow all road traffic regulations, drive at appropriate speeds for conditions, allow sufficient time for journeys associated with removals and avoid distraction while driving. Mobile devices are only used in line with safe driving rules. Routes are planned to minimise risk and parking is chosen to reduce hazards during loading and unloading.

Work on Customer Premises

When working in homes, offices or shared buildings, our teams aim to minimise disruption and ensure safe access for all. Protective coverings may be used on floors where required, cables and equipment are placed to avoid trip hazards and items are stacked securely. Particular care is taken in shared corridors, entrances and stairwells where members of the public may be present.

Customers are asked to ensure that pets and children are kept away from working areas during loading and unloading and to inform us of any particular site hazards such as low ceilings, fragile surfaces or restricted access.

Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

Man and Van Morden provides and maintains suitable equipment for removal work, including trolleys, straps, ramps and protective blankets. Staff are trained in the correct use and limitations of each item of equipment. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety footwear or high visibility garments is provided where the risk assessment identifies a need.

Employees must use equipment only for its intended purpose, check it before use and report any damaged or defective items so they can be removed from service and replaced or repaired.

Health, Welfare and Training

We recognise the importance of staff welfare in delivering a safe and professional moving service. Employees are encouraged to take breaks as appropriate, stay hydrated and report any health issues that may affect their ability to perform manual handling or driving duties safely.

Training is provided on induction and refreshed periodically. Topics include general health and safety awareness, manual handling, vehicle safety, use of equipment, working at customer premises and emergency procedures. Additional guidance is provided when new vehicles, equipment or working methods are introduced.

Accidents, Incidents and Near Miss Reporting

All accidents, injuries, damage to property and near misses associated with our removal activities must be reported promptly to management. Incidents are recorded, investigated where appropriate and corrective actions are taken to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Lessons learned are shared with staff and may lead to updates to risk assessments, procedures or training.

Emergency Procedures

Our teams are briefed on how to respond to emergencies that may arise during removal operations, including fire, injury, sudden illness, road traffic incidents and unsafe structures or access routes. The priority in any emergency is the safety of people. Work will be stopped immediately if continuing would pose unacceptable risk, and emergency services will be contacted where necessary.

Policy Review and Communication

This Health and Safety Policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains suitable for the scale and nature of our man and van services and reflects changes in legislation, guidance or working practices. Employees are informed of updates, and copies of this policy are made available to staff, customers and other interested parties on request.

By working together to follow this policy, Man and Van Morden aims to deliver efficient, professional removals while safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.



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

Street address: 159 Monkleigh Rd
Postal code: SM4 4EQ
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.3975460 Longitude: -0.2116420
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