Man and Van Sutton Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Sutton is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, customers, contractors and members of the public who may be affected by our removal and transport activities. As a professional man and van and removals company, we recognise that effective health and safety management is essential to delivering a reliable, responsible and high-quality service.

This Health and Safety Policy sets out our objectives, responsibilities and practical arrangements for managing risks associated with moving, lifting, loading, transport, and work at client premises, storage locations and on the road.

Health and Safety Objectives

Our main health and safety objectives are to:

Prevent injury and ill health to employees, customers and the public during removal and transport activities.

Identify and manage risks associated with manual handling, use of equipment, vehicle movements and work at different locations.

Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and recognised industry good practice.

Provide appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to enable staff to work safely and responsibly.

Promote a positive health and safety culture where everyone is encouraged to report hazards and suggest improvements.

Management Responsibilities

The management of Man and Van Sutton has overall responsibility for implementing and maintaining this Health and Safety Policy. Management will:

Ensure that health and safety is considered in all planning and decision-making relating to removal operations and service delivery.

Carry out and regularly review risk assessments for typical moving and transport tasks, including loading, unloading, carrying items and driving.

Provide suitable equipment, vehicles and protective measures to control identified risks as far as is reasonably practicable.

Make sure all employees and contractors understand their health and safety duties and receive appropriate training.

Monitor health and safety performance and take action where improvements are required.

Employee Responsibilities

Every employee and contractor working for Man and Van Sutton has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. All staff are required to:

Follow the procedures and safe working practices set out by the company.

Use equipment, vehicles and protective gear provided by the company in a proper and safe manner.

Report accidents, near misses, hazards and defects in equipment or vehicles to management without delay.

Cooperate with management in the implementation of this policy and any related safety instructions or site rules at client premises.

Refrain from any unsafe acts, including overloading vehicles, unsafe lifting, or taking shortcuts that compromise safety.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

Man and Van Sutton conducts risk assessments for the tasks typically undertaken in our removal and man and van operations. These assessments consider hazards such as manual handling, trips and slips, falls from steps or ramps, use of trolleys, loading and unloading vehicles, and working in confined or cluttered spaces.

Based on these assessments, we develop and communicate safe working practices, including:

Planning each move and load to minimise manual handling risks and awkward lifts.

Using handling aids such as sack trucks, dollies and straps where appropriate.

Ensuring clear access routes and safe stacking of goods in vehicles and premises.

Working in teams where necessary to handle heavy or bulky items safely.

Assessing site-specific risks at customer locations before starting work and adapting methods where needed.

Manual Handling and Lifting

Manual handling is a key part of our removal work and is a significant source of potential injury. To reduce risks, Man and Van Sutton:

Provides instruction on safe lifting techniques, posture, and team handling.

Encourages staff to refuse lifts they believe to be unsafe or beyond their capability.

Uses appropriate equipment and additional manpower for particularly heavy or awkward items.

Plans routes in and out of premises to avoid obstacles, steps and uneven surfaces where possible.

Vehicles and Road Safety

Our vehicles are central to our removal services, and their safe operation is essential to protecting staff, customers and other road users. We are committed to:

Maintaining vehicles in a roadworthy condition with regular checks and servicing.

Ensuring loads are evenly distributed, properly secured and within legal weight limits.

Requiring drivers to obey all traffic laws, speed limits and parking rules.

Discouraging the use of mobile phones or other distractions while driving.

Planning routes and schedules to reduce time pressure and encourage safe driving behaviour.

Customer Premises and Public Safety

Our work often takes place in customers homes, offices, business premises and shared public areas. To protect customers and the public we:

Take care to minimise disruption, noise and obstruction, keeping walkways as clear as possible.

Use caution when moving large items through shared entrances, corridors and stairwells.

Warn customers and others on site about any temporary hazards such as trailing straps, ramps or open vehicle doors.

Respect and comply with any health and safety rules or instructions specific to the premises we are working in.

Training, Information and Supervision

Man and Van Sutton ensures that staff are competent to carry out their tasks safely. We:

Provide induction training covering basic health and safety responsibilities and procedures.

Offer job-specific training in manual handling, use of equipment, safe loading and unloading, and vehicle safety.

Supervise new staff and less experienced workers until they are confident and competent in their roles.

Keep staff informed of changes to procedures, new equipment or updated risk assessments that affect their work.

Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, injuries, work-related ill health, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported to management as soon as possible. Man and Van Sutton will:

Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and prevent recurrence.

Take prompt corrective action where hazards or unsafe practices are identified.

Ensure that vehicles carry basic emergency equipment such as warning triangles and first aid supplies where applicable.

Follow emergency procedures in the event of fire, collision, spillage or other incidents, prioritising the safety of people first.

Policy Review and Continuous Improvement

This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed regularly and updated when necessary, for example following changes in legislation, new working practices, incident investigations or feedback from staff and customers. Man and Van Sutton is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety performance and encourages open communication on any concerns or suggestions.

By working together and following the principles set out in this policy, we aim to ensure that every removal, delivery and transport service carried out by Man and Van Sutton is completed as safely and efficiently as possible.



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Company name: Man and Van Sutton Ltd.
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Street address: 8 Palmerston Rd
Postal code: SM1 4QL
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.3651300 Longitude: -0.1853320
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