Storage Church End Health and Safety Policy
Storage Church End is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all employees, customers, visitors, contractors and any other persons who may be affected by our storage and removal activities. This Health and Safety policy sets out our overall aims, responsibilities and practical standards for managing risk across our facilities and during removal and handling operations.
Our Health and Safety Objectives
Our primary objective is to prevent injury, ill health, damage to property and disruption to services by identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing appropriate control measures. We aim to maintain safe storage premises, safe systems of work, and safe conduct in all removal and transport activities carried out by or on behalf of Storage Church End.
Health and Safety performance will be kept under regular review and improved where reasonably practicable, with the support and cooperation of everyone who works in or uses our facilities.
Management Responsibilities
Senior management at Storage Church End holds overall responsibility for Health and Safety. This includes ensuring that adequate resources, information, training and supervision are provided so that this policy can be effectively implemented.
Management will
Promote a positive Health and Safety culture throughout the business.
Ensure risk assessments are carried out for storage facilities, handling equipment, vehicle movements and removal activities.
Provide and maintain safe premises, secure units, lighting, ventilation and access routes.
Ensure that safe working procedures are developed, communicated and followed.
Monitor Health and Safety performance and take corrective action where necessary.
Review this policy periodically to reflect any changes in operations or relevant guidance.
Employee Responsibilities
Every employee of Storage Church End 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. Staff are expected to
Follow all Health and Safety instructions, procedures and safe systems of work.
Use equipment, vehicles and safety devices in accordance with training and instructions.
Report accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions or hazards as soon as possible to management.
Cooperate fully with any Health and Safety investigations, audits or training activities.
Avoid horseplay, misuse of equipment or any behaviour that could put themselves or others at risk.
Customer and Visitor Responsibilities
Customers and visitors using our storage facilities or meeting our removal teams also play a role in maintaining a safe environment. They are required to
Follow directions given by Storage Church End staff and observe all safety signage on site.
Use designated walkways, loading areas and parking spaces safely.
Ensure that items brought to the premises for storage or removal are safely packaged, labelled and suitable for handling.
Refrain from bringing prohibited, hazardous or illegal substances or items onto the premises or into our vehicles.
Promptly report any hazards, spillages, damage or incidents observed on site.
Safe Storage and Handling Practices
Storage Church End is committed to safe storage, handling and movement of goods, including those collected and transported as part of our removal services. To achieve this, we will
Maintain clear access routes, fire exits and emergency escape routes within storage areas.
Ensure that racking, shelving and unit structures are suitable for the loads placed upon them.
Provide manual handling guidance and equipment, such as trolleys, where necessary to reduce lifting risks.
Ensure that loads are stacked securely and do not exceed safe heights or weight limits.
Control the movement of vehicles and removal vans on site to minimise risks to pedestrians.
Manual Handling and Removal Operations
Our removal and handling operations involve risks associated with lifting, carrying and transporting goods. We will
Train staff in safe manual handling techniques and the use of mechanical aids.
Plan removal tasks in advance, considering access, load weight and any specific customer requirements.
Use suitable equipment to reduce the need for manual lifting where reasonably practicable.
Encourage customers to pack items in manageable containers and to clearly mark fragile or heavy goods.
Assess routes for removal activities to avoid unnecessary hazards, steps or uneven surfaces.
Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
Storage Church End will maintain appropriate fire detection, alarm and emergency arrangements for our storage premises. This will include
Providing and maintaining suitable fire detection and alarm systems, where applicable.
Ensuring that fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment are inspected and accessible.
Keeping emergency exits, corridors and stairways clear at all times.
Displaying clear emergency instructions for customers, visitors and staff.
Training staff in emergency response and conducting periodic checks of procedures.
First Aid, Accidents and Incident Reporting
Provision will be made for first aid arrangements appropriate to the size and nature of our operations. All accidents, incidents and near misses occurring on our premises or during removal activities must be reported to Storage Church End management.
We will record and investigate incidents to identify causes and implement measures to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Where necessary, incidents will be escalated internally and further action taken to improve safety.
Training, Information and Consultation
Storage Church End recognises that Health and Safety relies on competent and informed people. We will
Provide induction training for new employees covering key Health and Safety requirements.
Offer task specific training for activities such as manual handling, use of equipment and vehicle operations.
Update staff when there are changes in procedures, equipment or identified risks.
Encourage feedback from employees on Health and Safety concerns or suggestions for improvement.
Policy Review
This Health and Safety policy reflects the current arrangements and standards at Storage Church End. It will be reviewed regularly and, where necessary, updated to take into account changes in our services, storage facilities, removal activities, or relevant guidance. The updated policy will be communicated to employees and made available to customers and visitors on request.
By working together and following this policy, Storage Church End aims to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all those who store with us, visit our premises or use our removal services.
