Man and Van Wood Green Health and Safety Policy

Man and Van Wood Green is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety across all removal and relocation services. This policy sets out our approach to protecting our employees, customers, members of the public, and any contractors who may be affected by our activities. It applies to all services we provide, including domestic moves, office relocations, collections and deliveries, packing assistance, and transport of goods.

Our Health and Safety Commitment

We recognise our duty to manage health and safety risks associated with removal activities, vehicle operations and work at both residential and commercial premises. Our aim is to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to property by planning work carefully, using appropriate equipment and ensuring that all staff are trained and competent for the tasks they perform.

Management is responsible for providing appropriate resources to implement this policy and for reviewing our arrangements regularly. All workers, whether permanent, temporary or subcontracted, are expected to cooperate fully with this policy and follow the safety procedures that support it.

Responsibilities for Health and Safety

Overall responsibility for health and safety within Man and Van Wood Green rests with the company management. They ensure that suitable procedures are in place and that risk assessments are carried out for key activities such as lifting and carrying, loading vehicles, driving, and working at customers premises.

Team leaders and drivers are responsible for day to day implementation of safe working practices on site and during transit. They must brief other workers on relevant risks, allocate tasks safely and stop work if they believe conditions are unsafe.

All workers have a responsibility to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what they do. This includes using equipment correctly, following manual handling guidance, reporting hazards and cooperating with training and instructions.

Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Before each removal or delivery job, risks are considered so that tasks can be planned and resourced safely. Where appropriate, a formal risk assessment is undertaken. Factors considered include access routes, stairs, parking, heavy or awkward items, fragile goods, time pressures and any special customer requirements.

Safe systems of work are developed for regular activities such as loading and unloading, securing items in vehicles, moving furniture through tight spaces and carrying goods up or down stairs. Staff are briefed on these systems and expected to follow them at all times.

Manual Handling and Use of Equipment

Manual handling is a significant part of removal work and is managed carefully to reduce the risk of injury. Staff receive training on correct lifting techniques, including assessing load weight, planning the route, using team lifting for heavy or awkward objects and avoiding twisting or overreaching.

Mechanical aids and handling equipment, such as trolleys, dollies, moving straps and blankets, are provided where appropriate. Equipment must be inspected regularly, used only for its intended purpose and removed from service if found to be defective. Workers are encouraged to request assistance whenever a load cannot be moved safely by one person.

Vehicle Safety and Driving Standards

All vehicles used for removal work are maintained in a roadworthy condition, with regular checks carried out on tyres, brakes, lights and securing points. Loads must be distributed evenly, secured properly and not exceed the vehicle capacity.

Drivers are expected to follow road safety laws and company driving guidelines, including adherence to speed limits, safe parking, avoidance of mobile phone use while driving and consideration for pedestrians and other road users. Driving schedules are planned to minimise fatigue and allow sufficient time for safe loading and unloading.

Site Safety at Customer Premises

When working at customer locations, our teams take care to protect both people and property. This includes keeping access routes clear, using appropriate coverings to prevent damage to floors and fixtures, and positioning equipment so that it does not cause trip or impact hazards.

Customers and any members of the public in the vicinity are asked to stay clear of work areas, particularly while large or heavy objects are being moved. Where necessary, team members may cordon off certain areas or request temporary restrictions on access until a task is complete.

Training, Information and Supervision

All workers receive an introduction to the company health and safety policy and are made aware of the procedures that apply to their work. This includes training in manual handling, use of handling equipment, safe loading and unloading, vehicle safety and emergency procedures.

Further instruction and refreshers are provided whenever work methods change or new equipment is introduced. Less experienced staff are supervised by more senior team members until they demonstrate competence. Safety information is communicated clearly and updated when necessary.

Accident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

All accidents, incidents and near misses, however minor, must be reported to management as soon as possible. This allows us to investigate what happened, take corrective action and reduce the chance of similar events occurring in the future.

In the event of an emergency, such as injury, fire, road traffic collision or serious damage to property, workers must follow the relevant procedure. This may include calling the emergency services, making the area safe, assisting injured persons where it is safe to do so and notifying management at the earliest opportunity.

Health, Welfare and Fitness for Work

Removal work can be physically demanding. Workers are encouraged to maintain a level of fitness appropriate to their role and to inform management of any health issues that could affect their ability to work safely. No worker should undertake tasks that they feel are beyond their capabilities or which may aggravate a medical condition.

Workers must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty. Any medication that may cause drowsiness or impair coordination should be discussed with management so that suitable adjustments can be made to duties if required.

Continuous Improvement and Policy Review

Man and Van Wood Green is committed to continuous improvement in health and safety performance. We monitor our activities, review feedback from staff and customers, and learn from any incidents or near misses.

This policy is reviewed regularly and updated when necessary to reflect changes in legislation, industry practice or the nature of our services. All employees and contractors are expected to familiarise themselves with the latest version and to follow the procedures and guidance issued under it.

By working together to apply this Health and Safety Policy in all moving and transport activities, we aim to provide a reliable, efficient and safe removal service for every customer.



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Company name: Man and Van Wood Green Ltd.
Opening Hours:
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Street address: 196 High Rd
Postal code: N22 8NN
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Latitude: 51.5975920 Longitude: -0.1100570
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