Insurance and Safety for Stratford House Clearance

Stratford House Clearance is committed to delivering safe, compliant and fully insured waste services. As an insured rubbish removal company we prioritise public safety and legal compliance on every job. Our approach combines comprehensive insurance cover with proactive site management so that customers and the public are protected. Whether handling house clearances, garden waste or bulky item removal, we operate as an insured rubbish disposal company that documents cover and applies industry best practice across every task.

We maintain robust public liability insurance to protect clients, staff and members of the public against accidental injury, property damage or third-party claims arising from our operations. Our policy limits are verified and reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with the scale of work we undertake. In addition to liability cover, our business insurance extends to vehicle and equipment cover where appropriate, and we keep certificates available for inspection so that customers can be confident they are hiring a properly insured waste removal service.

Staff competence is central to safety: our teams undertake structured training and certification on safe manual handling, hazardous materials awareness and correct use of lifting equipment. We use a mix of classroom and on-site practical training so that operatives understand both theory and application. Key elements include:

• Induction training for new recruits focused on site safety, PPE and safe lifting techniques
• Regular refresher courses and toolbox talks to maintain standards
• Specific training for hazardous or asbestos-containing materials where required

Risk assessments are carried out before every job by experienced supervisors. Our process identifies hazards, evaluates risk levels and sets proportionate controls. As an insured waste removal company, Stratford House Clearance documents these assessments in writing and uses them to determine staffing levels, equipment needs and whether specialist subcontractors are required. The assessments are tailored to domestic clearances, multi-room vacates and larger clearance projects so each scenario has a clear plan to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

The risk assessment process follows clear steps: preliminary site survey, hazard identification, risk evaluation, implementation of controls and post-job review. Controls may include establishing exclusion zones, safe access routes, use of mechanical aids and ensuring appropriate waste segregation for recycling and disposal. We also record any foreseeable risks that could affect members of the public, such as unstable structures, sharps or chemical residues, and make arrangements to mitigate those risks before work begins.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory on all jobs. Our stock includes heavy-duty gloves, safety boots with steel toes, hi-vis clothing, respiratory protection and eye protection. PPE is supplied, fitted and checked by supervisors as part of the site mobilisation. For particularly hazardous clearances we use specialist suits and respiratory protection and ensure that PPE is maintained, replaced when necessary and used in line with manufacturers' guidance and health and safety regulations.

Vehicles and equipment are inspected regularly and maintained to a high standard to reduce mechanical risks. We operate as an insured rubbish clearance company with vehicle insurance policies that reflect commercial use, including cover for public liability during loading and transportation. Equipment checks form part of daily briefs so operatives know the condition and capability of forklifts, tail-lifts, trolleys and hand tools before they are used on site.

Our staff training programme includes emergency response and first aid, fire awareness and safe manual handling techniques. Supervisors are trained to escalate incidents and complete accident reports in line with legal requirements. We also run regular safety audits and peer observations to maintain a culture of continuous improvement. These measures support the insurance arrangements by reducing the probability of incidents and ensuring clear documentation should any claim need to be processed.

Stratford House Clearance creates a clear chain of responsibility on every project so customers, operatives and third parties know who is accountable for safety decisions. We maintain a documented incident and near-miss register, schedule periodic risk reviews and update risk controls as circumstances change. By combining comprehensive public liability cover, robust staff training, mandated PPE and a systematic risk assessment process, we operate as a reliable, fully insured rubbish removal company that puts safety first.