Insurance and Safety at Greenwich House Clearance

Greenwich House Clearance places safety and full insurance at the core of every job. As a trusted insured rubbish company, we understand that clients expect more than just efficient waste removal — they need a partner who is responsibly covered, trained, and prepared. This page explains how our public liability arrangements, staff training programmes, personal protective equipment (PPE) policies, and structured risk assessment process work together to make every clearance safe, compliant and professional.

Every operation carried out by our insured rubbish removal teams begins with a clear commitment to liability coverage and operational standards. Our public liability insurance protects both the client and our crews against the financial consequences of accidental property damage or third-party injury that might occur during a clearance. Being an insured waste removal company is not optional for us — it is fundamental. We maintain insurer-backed policies that meet industry expectations and the specific needs of domestic and commercial clearances.

Public Liability Insurance: What it Covers

Our public liability policy covers accidental damage to property and injuries to third parties arising from our work. This includes incidents such as an item being dropped, damage to flooring or fixtures during removal, and accidental injury to visitors or passers-by. As a fully insured clearance company, we can provide evidence of cover on request prior to commencing a job. This reassurance makes our service suitable for landlords, estate managers and homeowners who require a reliable, protected rubbish collection service.

Staff Training and Competence

All personnel working for our insured rubbish company undergo structured induction and ongoing training. Training covers manual handling techniques, safe lifting, tool use, hazardous materials recognition, and emergency procedures. Supervisors complete additional courses on site management and legal compliance. We use a mix of classroom learning, practical sessions and regular refresher courses to ensure skills remain current. Competent, trained teams reduce the likelihood of accidents and improve operational efficiency.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy

Our PPE policy is enforced on every site. Crews wear appropriate protection such as high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety boots, eye protection, and, where required, respiratory masks. For tasks involving heavy dust, asbestos awareness or chemical residues, we specify the correct respirator class and additional protective garments. PPE is provided, maintained and replaced as necessary — and team members are trained in proper use. This attention to detail sets our insured rubbish removal service apart from less rigorous operators.

To summarise the PPE elements we use, our checklist includes:

• High-visibility vests and jackets for roadside or public area work
• Cut-resistant and heavy-duty gloves for sharp or hazardous items
• Steel-toe boots for heavy lifting and falling-object protection
• Dust masks or respirators when handling contaminated or dusty materials
• Eye protection and hearing protection when tools or machinery are in use

Risk Assessment Process

Every clearance starts with a documented risk assessment tailored to the site. Our risk assessment process is systematic: survey, identify hazards, evaluate risks, implement controls and record actions. Surveys may be conducted remotely via photos and video for simple jobs, or in-person for complex or high-risk clearances. The assessment identifies obvious hazards — such as asbestos, sharps, biohazards, structural instability and dangerous waste — and specifies controls like cordons, specialist disposal contractors, or PPE upgrades.

Control Measures and Method Statements are generated from the risk assessment. A method statement outlines how the task will be performed safely, who is responsible for each action, what equipment will be used, and what emergency procedures are in place. For higher-risk removals we will coordinate with specialist licensed carriers and disposal sites to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Being an insured waste removal company means we back those procedures with appropriate insurance and indemnity.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement — After each job, our supervisors complete a site report and note any near misses or lessons learned. These reports feed into our ongoing training and risk policy updates. Regular audits of equipment, PPE inventories and insurance renewal dates ensure the business remains robust. Working with an insurer-backed rubbish company like ours means clients benefit from proven systems that reduce risk, improve safety outcomes, and maintain regulatory compliance.