Recycled London Health and Safety Policy Statement

Recycled London is committed to maintaining the highest standards of workplace health and safety across all recycling and waste handling operations. This health and safety policy describes our approach to protecting people, property and the environment while promoting a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement. It applies to all staff, contractors and partners engaged in activities under the Recycled London banner and to all sites and vehicles used for reuse, processing and distribution of materials.

Policy Principles and Scope

Our approach to safe working is built on prevention, active management and clear responsibility. The policy covers physical handling, machinery operation, transportation of recyclable materials, manual handling, use of personal protective equipment and safe storage of materials. We emphasise hazard identification and risk control measures that are proportionate to the task. This policy is reviewed regularly to reflect operational changes, new equipment and lessons learned from incident analysis.

Roles, Responsibilities and Leadership

Leadership is accountable for providing resources and visible commitment to safety. Managers and supervisors must translate the safety objectives of Recycled London into daily practice by ensuring safe systems of work and adequate supervision. Individual employees have a duty to work safely, report hazards and use safety equipment correctly. Contractors and temporary staff engaged by Recycled London are expected to adhere to the same standards and to participate in site induction and safety briefings.

Risk Assessment and Control Measures

We conduct regular risk assessments for all operations and tasks. Controls follow the hierarchy of prevention: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Recycled London uses documented safe working procedures for machinery, segregation of materials, loading and unloading, dust and noise control, and safe stacking and storage to reduce the likelihood of incidents. Monitoring of controls includes workplace inspections and performance checks of safety-critical equipment.

Training, Competence and Communication

Ensuring staff competence is central to our safety programme. Recycled London provides tailored training and refresher sessions that cover equipment operation, manual handling techniques, emergency response and safe vehicle operations. Communication channels include toolbox talks, site notices and incident briefings. Competence development is supported by supervisor coaching, practical demonstrations and assessments of task-specific skills.

Specific Safety Responsibilities

To support clear accountability, responsibilities are documented and assigned as follows:

• Management: provide resources, review policy and lead incident investigations;
• Supervisors: ensure safe systems, monitor compliance and coach staff;
• Employees: follow procedures, wear PPE and report hazards;
• Contractors: comply with site rules and provide their own risk assessments where required.

These responsibilities ensure that Recycled London maintains consistent standards across different teams and sites.

PPE, Equipment and Site Controls

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided where risk assessments indicate it is necessary and is maintained in good condition. Typical PPE includes gloves, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, eye protection and respiratory protection where dust or airborne contaminants are present. Engineering controls such as guarding, extraction and mechanical handling aids are preferred to reduce reliance on PPE alone. Equipment is inspected and maintained under planned preventative maintenance schedules to ensure reliability and safety.

Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management

Recycled London maintains clear emergency arrangements for fire, medical emergencies, spillage and evacuation. Emergency plans identify assembly points, duties for key personnel and procedures for notifying emergency services where necessary. All incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions are reported, recorded and investigated to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. The company applies a no-blame approach to encourage reporting and to drive improvements in safety practice.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

Performance monitoring includes audits, inspections, incident trending and key performance indicators that feed back into management review. Recycled London adopts a continuous improvement cycle to update procedures, enhance training and upgrade equipment based on operational feedback. Regular policy reviews ensure that the health and safety policy for Recycled London remains current and effective. Where external changes or innovations affect operations, the policy is revised and communicated promptly.

Collaboration, Supply Chain and Environmental Considerations

Recycled London recognises that safety extends beyond its immediate workforce. We work with suppliers and partners to promote compatible safety standards and to ensure that materials are handled and transported safely across the supply chain. Environmental stewardship is integral; safe handling procedures reduce the risk of contamination, spills and pollution, aligning our health and safety objectives with broader sustainability goals.

Policy Endorsement and Implementation

This policy is endorsed by the senior leadership team and is implemented through site-level procedures, training and monitoring. Everyone associated with Recycled London is expected to contribute to a safe workplace. Through ongoing engagement, clear responsibilities and practical controls we aim to create a resilient safety culture that protects people and resources while supporting efficient recycling operations.

Signed in principle by the management team — this document represents the formal health and safety policy for Recycled London and will be made available to all staff and contractors as part of site induction and ongoing communication. It remains a living document, subject to periodic review and improvement based on operational learning and best practice.