Removal Companies Soho is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and welfare for our employees, contractors, clients, and members of the public. This policy applies to all removal, packing, loading, transport, and delivery activities undertaken by our teams across our operating area.
Our objective is to prevent injury, ill health, and damage to property arising from our moving and relocation services. We will continually improve our health and safety performance by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing suitable control measures for every move, from small flat relocations to large office removals.
Senior management is responsible for providing the resources, systems, and supervision necessary to implement this policy, and for ensuring that health and safety considerations are integrated into all business decisions.
Removal Companies Soho will comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, guidance, and approved codes of practice applicable to our activities. As laws and regulations are updated, we will review and revise this policy and our procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and high standards of safe working.
Management is responsible for establishing safe systems of work, maintaining suitable equipment, and providing appropriate training and information. Managers and supervisors must monitor working practices on jobs, address unsafe behaviour, and ensure that risk assessments and method statements are in place and followed.
Employees are required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. All staff must follow safety instructions, use equipment correctly, wear any required personal protective equipment, and report hazards, accidents, and near misses without delay.
Before each removal job, we will assess the specific risks associated with the property, access routes, parking arrangements, and the nature of the items to be moved. Particular attention will be given to stairways, narrow corridors, communal entrances, and any structural or environmental hazards.
We will develop safe working methods based on these assessments, including the required number of staff, appropriate handling equipment, vehicle selection, and any special measures needed for high-risk items such as large furniture, appliances, safes, pianos, or fragile goods.
Manual handling is a core element of our work and is a key focus of our health and safety arrangements. All staff involved in lifting and carrying will receive training in correct techniques, including team lifting, use of handling aids, and recognition of personal limits.
We will provide and maintain suitable equipment such as sack trucks, dollies, straps, ramps, and protective coverings to reduce the physical strain on staff and minimise the risk of damage to property. Only trained and authorised personnel may operate mechanical lifting aids or specialised equipment.
Our removal vehicles will be regularly inspected, maintained, and kept in a roadworthy condition. Drivers must hold the appropriate licences for the vehicles they operate and follow all road traffic regulations, including speed limits, parking rules, and loading requirements.
Loads will be planned and secured to prevent movement in transit, ensuring the safety of staff, clients, and other road users. Drivers must conduct pre-use checks of vehicles, report defects immediately, and never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that may impair their ability to operate safely.
Our teams will take all reasonable steps to protect clients, neighbours, and the public in the vicinity of our work. This includes managing loading and unloading areas, placing equipment safely, and maintaining clear access routes where possible.
Where necessary, our staff will implement temporary controls such as warning signs, spotters, or barriers to manage risks arising from moving large or heavy items through shared spaces, entrances, and pavements.
We will maintain good housekeeping on all removal jobs by keeping walkways as clear as reasonably practicable, stacking items safely, and promptly addressing spills or trip hazards. Sharp edges, broken items, and packing materials will be handled and disposed of in a way that reduces the risk of injury.
Where specific hazards are identified, such as suspected asbestos, structural damage, or unsafe access, work will be stopped, and appropriate advice or specialist support will be sought before proceeding.
All new employees will receive an induction that covers our health and safety expectations, emergency procedures, safe lifting practices, and incident reporting arrangements. Ongoing training will be provided to refresh knowledge and address any changes in working methods, equipment, or legislation.
Supervisors will monitor working practices on site, ensure that safety standards are applied consistently, and provide guidance to less experienced staff. Additional training will be provided where staff take on new duties or operate new equipment.
All accidents, incidents, and near misses must be reported as soon as practicable to management so that appropriate medical assistance, investigation, and corrective actions can be arranged. We will keep records of such events, analyse trends, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Where required by law, certain incidents will be reported to the relevant enforcing authorities. Lessons learned from investigations will be shared with staff and, where appropriate, integrated into updated procedures and training.
We recognise the physical nature of removals work and the importance of staff being fit for the tasks they undertake. Employees are encouraged to inform management of any health conditions that may affect their safety at work so that reasonable adjustments can be considered.
We will promote a culture where staff feel able to raise concerns about fatigue, workload, and stress. No employee should carry out tasks for which they are not physically capable or adequately trained.
Removal Companies Soho is committed to ongoing consultation with staff on health and safety matters. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas for safer working practices and to highlight any concerns regarding risks encountered on jobs.
This policy will be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes to our operations, equipment, or relevant legislation. Updated versions will be communicated to all employees and made available to clients upon request.
All employees, contractors, and temporary staff working with Removal Companies Soho are required to comply with this Health and Safety Policy. Management will monitor its implementation through site checks, audits, and feedback, taking prompt action where standards fall short of expectations.
By working together and following these principles, we aim to deliver reliable removal services while protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone affected by our activities.
We are proud to run one of the most well-respected removal companies in Soho, W1 known in providing with the best services at extremely cheap prices.
| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
| Per hour /Min 2 hrs/ | from £60 | from £84 |
| Per half day /Up to 4 hrs/ | from £240 | from £336 |
| Per day /Up to 8 hrs/ | from £480 | from £672 |
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