Health and Safety Policy — Commercial Waste Belmont

Policy Statement: This document sets out the health, safety and environmental policy for Commercial Waste Belmont and associated rubbish services operating across our rubbish company service area. The purpose of this policy is to ensure safe working conditions for employees, contractors and the public while providing professional commercial waste collection and commercial refuse services. We are committed to preventing injury, illness and environmental harm through effective risk management.

The scope covers all commercial rubbish disposal activities, including commercial waste collection, on-site handling, vehicle operations and transfer activities. Management will provide adequate resources and training to implement safe systems of work. Employees and contractors are required to follow instructions, use provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and report hazards promptly. This policy applies to all workplaces and sites within our waste management Belmont operations and to all staff engaged in service delivery in the company's service area.

Responsibilities: Senior management retains ultimate responsibility for policy implementation and legal compliance. Supervisors must maintain day-to-day oversight of safe work practices, including load restraint on collection vehicles, correct waste segregation and safe access to containers. Staff must follow safe operating procedures, complete required training and cooperate with monitoring activities. Where applicable, subcontractors must comply with this policy, and the company will verify that external providers meet our safety and environmental standards.

Risk assessment is central to our approach. Before starting any new activity or site service, trained personnel will complete an assessment to identify hazards such as manual handling risks, vehicle movements, sharps or hazardous materials in commercial refuse, and potential slips or falls. Controls will be proportionate to the risk and may include redesigning tasks, providing mechanical lifting aids, or segregating waste streams to reduce exposure. Commercial rubbish disposal processes are regularly reviewed to ensure controls remain effective.

Training and competence are mandatory. All operational staff receive induction on safety procedures, including safe lifting, spill response and use of PPE. Drivers receive vehicle-specific training on load security, maneuvering in confined spaces, and pre-start vehicle checks. Continued professional development is supported, and records of competence and training are maintained. This approach helps ensure a consistent standard across the wider rubbish company service area.

Vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high standard through scheduled inspections and timely repairs. Safe loading limits are enforced and documented. Where chemical or hazardous wastes are encountered, staff will follow safe handling protocols and use appropriate containment. The company also enforces a strict policy on not accepting unknown or prohibited wastes that could present unassessed hazards to staff or the environment.

Emergency preparedness is part of our duty of care. Response procedures for spills, fires, injuries and environmental incidents are in place and communicated to staff. First aid equipment and trained personnel are available as required. Should an incident occur during rubbish collection or at a client site, staff must secure the area, assist anyone in immediate danger, and notify supervisors in line with internal reporting protocols. Incident investigations will identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Key control measures include:

• Pre-work risk assessments tailored to each commercial waste collection task and location.
• Use of PPE (gloves, hi-vis, safety boots, eye protection) and mechanical aids for manual handling.
• Regular vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Clear procedures for segregation of waste streams to reduce contamination and exposure.
• Training and competence records to ensure staff understand safe systems of work.

Environmental controls focus on preventing pollution and ensuring the secure transfer of commercial waste. We operate under a strict chain-of-custody approach for commercial waste management, maintaining documentation, secure containment and transport methods designed to protect soil, water and air. Any suspected contamination is managed immediately, with containment, cleaning and reporting actions implemented according to the incident severity.

Monitoring, auditing and continual improvement are embedded in our approach. Routine safety inspections, near-miss reporting and periodic third-party audits support transparency and accountability. Performance metrics such as incident rates, audit findings and corrective action completion times are reviewed by senior management. Statistical trends inform training updates and operational changes to reduce risk in our commercial refuse service operations across the service area.

Compliance and review: This policy aligns with general health and safety duties and industry standards relevant to commercial waste services. It will be reviewed at least annually, or sooner after a significant incident or change in operations. Revisions will be communicated to all staff and stakeholders to ensure ongoing legal compliance and best practice.

Commitment: Management and staff together share responsibility to maintain a safe workplace and environmentally responsible commercial waste service. The company expects every employee to contribute to a culture of safety, to report hazards, and to participate in improvements that protect people and the environment throughout our rubbish collection and waste management operations.