Storage Grange Park Health and Safety Policy
This Health and Safety Policy sets out how Storage Grange Park manages the safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers, visitors and any other persons who may be affected by our activities. It applies to all areas of our storage facilities and to related services, including the handling and movement of goods by our team and by customers using our storage and removal support services.
Policy Statement and Objectives
Storage Grange Park is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment. Our objectives are to prevent injury, protect health, safeguard property and maintain a culture in which safety is an integral part of everyday operations. We aim to control risks arising from storage activities, vehicle movements, manual handling of items and use of equipment associated with removals and logistics.
Management accepts overall responsibility for health and safety performance and for ensuring that appropriate resources, training and supervision are provided. Every employee and every visitor shares responsibility for following this policy and acting with reasonable care.
Responsibilities and Management
The senior management team is responsible for implementing this policy, reviewing it regularly and ensuring that effective procedures are in place. Management will:
Assess significant risks associated with storage, loading, unloading and the movement of goods and vehicles on site. Maintain safe systems of work for employees and contractors, taking account of the particular risks involved in handling heavy, bulky or fragile items. Provide information, instruction and training so that staff understand hazards, safe practices and emergency arrangements. Ensure that any work equipment is suitable, properly maintained and used in accordance with safety guidance.
Supervisors are responsible for day-to-day safety management, monitoring working practices, reporting hazards and ensuring that staff follow site rules and safe procedures.
Employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. They must cooperate with safety measures, use equipment correctly, follow training and promptly report any hazards, incidents or near misses.
Customers, visitors and contractors are required to comply with site rules and instructions given by staff, to behave safely and to avoid creating hazards to others while using our storage facilities or associated services.
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
Storage Grange Park carries out ongoing risk assessments to identify and control hazards. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with vehicle movements, access routes, loading bays, storage areas, stairs, lifts and handling equipment. Specific attention is given to risks arising from the movement of goods during removals, including loading and unloading vehicles, packing, stacking items and using trolleys or other handling devices.
Where risks cannot be eliminated, they are reduced so far as is reasonably practicable through safe systems of work, staff training, clearly marked routes, appropriate signage and supervision. Risk assessments are reviewed periodically, and whenever there are changes to operations, equipment or layout that may affect safety.
Manual Handling and Use of Equipment
Manual handling is a key part of storage and removal activities. Storage Grange Park seeks to avoid hazardous manual handling where possible by using mechanical aids and sensible planning of work. Staff involved in lifting, carrying or moving items receive appropriate training in safe techniques, including assessing load weight, using correct posture and working as a team when handling large or heavy objects.
Customers are encouraged to adopt safe lifting practices and to ask for guidance when required. Suitable trolleys or equipment may be made available for use on site, subject to availability and safe use requirements.
All equipment used in the storage environment, such as handling aids and access equipment, is inspected and maintained in line with manufacturer guidance and relevant standards. Defective equipment is removed from service immediately and reported for repair or replacement.
Safe Access, Housekeeping and Traffic Management
To reduce the risk of slips, trips, falls and collisions, Storage Grange Park maintains a high standard of housekeeping and clear access routes. Aisles, corridors, stairs, loading areas and fire exits are kept as clear as reasonably practicable.
Vehicle and pedestrian movements are managed to minimise risk. Any designated routes, speed limits, loading bays and parking areas must be observed at all times. Drivers, whether staff or customers, are expected to manoeuvre safely, follow instructions and avoid obstructing access, exits or emergency routes.
Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
Fire safety is managed through appropriate fire detection and warning arrangements, emergency lighting where required, suitable firefighting equipment and clearly marked escape routes and exits. Staff receive instruction in fire procedures and evacuation arrangements. Fire precautions and equipment are checked and maintained at appropriate intervals.
In the event of an emergency, including fire, structural issue, serious accident or other significant incident, everyone on site must follow the directions of Storage Grange Park staff and evacuate promptly when instructed to do so. Customers and visitors must familiarise themselves with the nearest exits and follow any displayed emergency information.
Hazardous Substances and Prohibited Items
To protect people and property, certain items and substances may not be stored or handled on site. These include flammable, explosive, corrosive or otherwise hazardous materials that could present a risk to health and safety. Customers must comply with any restrictions on stored goods, and staff are authorised to refuse storage or handling of items that present unacceptable risk.
Training, Consultation and Continuous Improvement
Storage Grange Park provides initial and ongoing health and safety training appropriate to each role, including induction for new staff and additional instruction for those involved in removal-related activities. Where necessary, refresher training is given to maintain competence and awareness.
We encourage open communication about health and safety. Employees are invited to raise concerns, suggest improvements and report incidents without fear of reprisal. Lessons learned from incidents or near misses are used to improve procedures and prevent recurrence.
Monitoring, Review and Policy Availability
Compliance with this policy is monitored through routine checks, inspections and incident reporting. Corrective actions are taken when standards are not met. The Health and Safety Policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective, relevant and aligned with our operations as a storage and removal-support provider.
This policy is available to employees, customers, visitors and contractors on request. By using the facilities and services of Storage Grange Park, all parties agree to support and follow this policy to help create a safe environment for everyone.
