Storage Lamorbey Health and Safety Policy
Storage Lamorbey is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for employees, customers, contractors and visitors. This Health and Safety policy sets out our approach to managing risks associated with storage facilities, removals operations, handling of goods and the use of vehicles and equipment. Our objective is to prevent injury and ill health and to continuously improve our health and safety performance.
Policy Statement and Objectives
Senior management accepts overall responsibility for health and safety within Storage Lamorbey. We will provide the resources, information, training and supervision necessary to ensure that work is carried out safely and without unnecessary risk. We will regularly review this policy and our procedures so that they remain effective and relevant to our removal and storage activities.
Our key objectives are to identify and control hazards, comply with applicable health and safety requirements, reduce accidents and near misses, promote safe behaviour and maintain safe and secure premises and vehicles.
Responsibilities
Management is responsible for implementing this policy, setting standards and monitoring performance. They must ensure that risk assessments are completed, control measures are in place and that employees are trained and competent for the work they carry out, including manual handling, loading and unloading, and use of lifting equipment and vehicles.
Supervisors and team leaders must ensure that safe working practices are followed day to day, that staff use appropriate protective equipment and that unsafe conditions or practices are addressed promptly.
All employees share responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their work. Employees must follow safety procedures, use equipment correctly, report hazards, accidents and near misses, and cooperate with training and instruction.
Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices
Storage Lamorbey carries out risk assessments covering our storage facilities, removal operations, loading areas, vehicle movements and customer access. These assessments identify hazards such as manual handling, slips and trips, working at height when loading or securing loads, and the use of mechanical handling equipment.
From these assessments, safe systems of work are developed and communicated to staff. These include safe methods for lifting and carrying, stacking and unstacking items, securing loads within vehicles, using trolleys and other equipment, and managing customer access to storage units and loading bays.
Risk assessments are reviewed periodically and whenever there are significant changes to work activities, equipment, layout or procedures.
Manual Handling and Use of Equipment
Manual handling is a key part of removal and storage activities. Storage Lamorbey is committed to reducing manual handling risks by planning jobs carefully, using suitable equipment where possible and training staff in safe lifting techniques.
Employees must assess the weight, size and shape of items before attempting to move them, seek assistance when needed and use provided equipment such as trolleys, dollies, sack trucks and lifting aids. Loads must be kept stable and secure at all times, both during handling and when stored.
All equipment must be used only for its intended purpose and in accordance with training and instructions. Defective or damaged equipment must be taken out of use and reported immediately so that it can be repaired or replaced.
Vehicles, Driving and Transport Safety
Our vehicles are essential to our removal services, and their safe operation is a priority. Only authorised and appropriately licensed employees may drive company vehicles. Drivers must carry out basic checks before use, report defects without delay and follow all traffic and site rules.
Loading and unloading must be planned and supervised where appropriate to prevent falls from vehicles, crush injuries and damage to goods. Loads must be evenly distributed, secured properly and checked before departure. Reversing and manoeuvring must be carried out with care, making use of a guide where visibility is restricted.
Premises, Housekeeping and Access
Storage Lamorbey will maintain its premises, storage areas and access routes in a safe condition. Floors and stairs must be kept clean, dry where reasonably practicable and free from unnecessary obstructions. Emergency exits, fire routes and equipment must be kept clear at all times.
Lighting will be maintained at an adequate level in storage aisles, loading bays, stairways and car parks to help prevent accidents. Signage will be used where necessary to highlight hazards, indicate safe routes and identify emergency equipment.
Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
Appropriate fire safety measures are in place, including fire detection and alarm systems where required, suitable extinguishers and clear escape routes. Staff are instructed in fire and emergency procedures, including evacuation routes, assembly points and how to raise the alarm.
Customers and visitors are expected to comply with any emergency instructions given by staff and to leave the premises promptly if an alarm sounds. Regular checks are carried out on fire safety equipment and escape routes to ensure they remain effective and accessible.
Training, Information and Supervision
Storage Lamorbey will provide employees with information, instruction and training relevant to their roles. This includes induction training for new starters and job specific training such as manual handling, safe use of equipment, vehicle safety, and emergency procedures.
Training needs are reviewed regularly, and refresher training is provided where necessary. Supervisors are expected to monitor working practices to ensure that training is applied correctly and to correct unsafe behaviour.
Accident, Incident and Near Miss Reporting
All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported as soon as possible to a manager or supervisor. This includes any injury, damage to property, vehicle incident or dangerous occurrence in the storage areas or during removal operations.
Reports will be recorded and investigated to identify immediate and underlying causes. Where necessary, additional control measures, training or changes to procedures will be introduced to prevent a recurrence.
Consultation and Continuous Improvement
Storage Lamorbey encourages employees to raise health and safety concerns and suggestions for improvement. We believe that consultation and open communication are essential to maintaining safe operations in both storage and removal activities.
This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as required to reflect changes in legislation, industry practice or our own operations. All employees will be informed of any significant changes to this policy or related procedures.
By following this Health and Safety policy, Storage Lamorbey aims to provide a safe, professional and reliable storage and removals service for all users of our facilities.
