Health and Safety Policy for Pimlico Storage

At Pimlico Storage, health and safety is built into every part of our operations. Our aim is to provide a secure, well-managed storage environment where staff, customers, contractors and visitors can move, handle and store items with confidence. This policy explains the principles that guide our approach to storage safety, workplace wellbeing and risk control.

We believe that a safe storage facility depends on planning, awareness and consistent standards. All activities are carried out with a focus on reducing avoidable risks, maintaining safe access routes and supporting responsible behaviour within the premises. Everyone who enters the site is expected to act carefully and follow reasonable safety instructions.

The management of Pimlico Storage is committed to meeting all relevant health and safety requirements and to reviewing procedures regularly. This includes assessing potential hazards, maintaining suitable equipment and creating a culture where concerns can be raised early. We recognise that a strong storage health and safety policy protects people, property and daily operations alike.

Our Health and Safety Commitments

The company will take practical steps to prevent accidents and reduce risks wherever possible. These steps include maintaining clean and orderly premises, keeping walkways free from obstruction, ensuring good visibility and checking that lighting, signage and security measures remain effective. In every area of the facility, safe conditions are treated as a core responsibility rather than an optional extra.

We will provide suitable information and instruction so that staff understand their duties and can carry out tasks safely. Training will cover topics such as manual handling, reporting hazards, safe use of equipment and emergency awareness. Where specialised tasks are required, only competent people will be authorised to complete them. This helps support a consistent standard of safe storage operations.

Fire safety is a major part of our policy. Fire exits, alarms, extinguishers and other protective measures are maintained and checked routinely. Combustible materials must be handled carefully, and nothing should be stored in a way that blocks exits or interferes with emergency response. The goal is to keep the site prepared, orderly and safe for everyone.

Responsibilities of Staff and Customers

All staff members have a duty to work safely, follow procedures and remain alert to hazards. They must use equipment properly, report defects promptly and avoid actions that could place themselves or others at risk. Managers are responsible for supervision, monitoring standards and ensuring that controls are effective across the site. They must also review incidents and take action to prevent recurrence.

Customers and visitors also play an important role in maintaining a safe environment. They should follow site instructions, use trolleys and access points correctly, and avoid carrying out unsafe lifting or stacking practices. Heavy or awkward items should be moved with care and, where necessary, with assistance. Good judgement is essential in a facility where many different items are stored and accessed each day.

We ask everyone to respect posted warnings, restricted areas and security requirements. Items must not be left in corridors, stairways or shared spaces. Hazardous, illegal or unsuitable materials may not be accepted for storage unless specific approval and controls are in place. This protects the building, the people within it and the integrity of the wider pimlico storage environment.

Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices

Pimlico Storage carries out risk assessments to identify likely hazards and decide how best to control them. These assessments consider issues such as slips, trips, falls, lifting strain, poor stacking, unsafe loading and the use of equipment. When risks are identified, controls are introduced, reviewed and improved as needed. This process supports a proactive approach to storage safety policy management.

Manual handling is a key concern in any storage setting. To reduce the chance of injury, staff are encouraged to assess load weight, plan routes and use suitable aids when available. Items should be stacked securely, and unstable arrangements must be corrected immediately. Anyone moving goods should take care not to twist, overreach or attempt loads beyond their capability.

Where equipment such as trolleys, ladders, locks or access systems is used, it must be suitable for purpose and kept in good condition. Damaged equipment should be withdrawn from use until repaired or replaced. Regular inspections help ensure that the facility remains reliable, efficient and well controlled from a safety perspective.

Emergency Preparedness and Incident Reporting

Emergency planning is an essential part of our health and safety approach. Staff are trained to respond appropriately to fire, injury, security alerts and other urgent situations. Clear procedures are maintained so that people can act quickly and calmly. We aim to minimise disruption while protecting life and property through well-practised response measures.

Any accident, near miss or unsafe condition must be reported as soon as possible. Prompt reporting allows the business to investigate causes, correct problems and prevent similar events. Records are reviewed to identify trends and improve controls over time. This helps strengthen our commitment to safe storage practices and continuous improvement.

This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective, relevant and aligned with operational needs. Changes in the business, new equipment, altered layouts or updated legal duties may all require adjustments. By maintaining a careful, responsible approach, Pimlico Storage aims to provide a dependable environment where health and safety remain central to every decision.