Health and Safety Policy — Business Waste Removal Victoria

Business Waste Removal Victoria is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all employees, contractors and the public involved in our rubbish removal and commercial waste collection activities. This policy sets out the principles we adopt for safe operations, risk control and continuous improvement across our service area.

Our objective is to deliver efficient rubbish removal and business waste services while minimising hazards and harm. We will allocate responsibility, maintain systems for hazard identification and ensure that safety is an integral part of planning for every removal, collection and transfer task undertaken by our teams.

This policy applies to all staff, drivers, loaders, contractors and temporary personnel engaged in commercial waste removal, business waste collection and site clearance activities. The scope includes transport, handling, storage and disposal operations and extends to work performed on customer sites or depots within the company's operating region.

Senior management is responsible for resourcing and supporting the health and safety framework. Management will establish safety objectives, integrate hazard control into business planning and ensure compliance with applicable standards. Managers will also ensure that adequate training, supervision and equipment are provided.

All employees are required to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others. Duties include:

• following safe systems of work;
• using provided personal protective equipment;
• reporting incidents and hazards promptly.

Cooperation through open communication is essential.

Contractors and subcontractors engaged for specialised services must demonstrate safe work practices and meet our operational safety expectations before commencing work. We will verify competence and require evidence of relevant qualifications, licences and insurance where applicable.

Risk assessments and method statements will be carried out for routine and non-routine tasks, including skip hire, bulk rubbish clearance and hazardous material handling. Identified risks will be evaluated and controls implemented according to the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and PPE.

Training, induction and regular toolbox talks will be provided so personnel understand the hazards associated with waste streams, vehicle operations and manual handling. Ongoing competency checks will be part of our supervision to maintain safe performance standards.

Emergency procedures, including spill response, fire, injury and vehicle incidents, will be documented and readily available. All incidents, near misses and health concerns must be reported immediately. We will investigate incidents to identify root causes and apply corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Vehicle and equipment safety is a priority for our rubbish company. Maintenance schedules, pre-start checks and safe loading practices are mandatory. Drivers and operators will adhere to traffic management plans and load restraint procedures to prevent falls, spills and accidents during business waste transport.

Manual handling techniques, mechanical aids and task rotation will be used to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Personnel must wear company-specified PPE such as high-visibility clothing, gloves and protective footwear. Failure to use PPE where required may result in disciplinary action.

Where hazardous materials are encountered, they will be segregated, labelled and handled in accordance with relevant waste classification principles. As part of our commercial waste removal approach, waste streams are assessed and managed to avoid cross-contamination and reduce environmental risk.

When operating on customer premises, staff will respect site-specific rules and any additional safety requirements. We will liaise with site contacts to ensure clear access, appropriate exclusion zones and safe handover procedures are established before work begins.

Monitoring, Audits and Continuous Improvement

Regular inspections, audits and performance reviews will be undertaken to measure compliance with this policy. Findings will feed into training programs, operational changes and strategic improvements to maintain a strong safety culture across our rubbish and waste removal services.

Records of inductions, training, incident reports, maintenance logs and risk assessments will be maintained to support effective governance. These records help demonstrate due diligence and enable trend analysis to target high-risk areas for improvement.

Communication and worker consultation are central to effective health and safety outcomes. Employees are encouraged to participate in safety discussions, hazard reporting and improvement suggestions. Management will provide regular updates about policy changes, safety alerts and lessons learned from incident investigations.

Performance Measures

We will set measurable targets to track safety performance for our rubbish collection and business waste services. Typical indicators include:

• incident and near-miss rates;
• completion of scheduled maintenance and inspections;
• training and competency fulfilment.

Targets will be reviewed annually.

This policy will be reviewed periodically, or after significant incidents, organisational changes or legislative updates. Commitment to safe operations is a core business value: we expect all personnel to uphold the standards outlined here and to contribute actively to a safe, compliant and professional waste removal service across our operating area.