For further information, please go to
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/hsg76.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/hsg76.pdf
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE SELF-STORAGE INDUSTRY
Self-storage has evolved from the most simple, basic removals storage service into a very much more complex animal. Self-storage units are now operated by independent businesses for stock and equipment storage and many self-store centres now house start up cottage industries within their business centres. It’s more often than not now a very complex arrangement with no end of legal implications due to the constantly changing operational environment we can help you understand and navigate these obstacles.
Similarly there are major issues arising from the insurance marketplace and the complex maze of crossover liabilities between landlord and tenant are a minefield for all parties concerned. Safety2Business has considerable experience in the self-storage market and we have the specific sector skills and expertise in house to advise your self-storage business on what to do and what not to do. Our "hands on" approach will help you meet your needs and match your requirements. Safety2Business has a wide range of clients within this very specialist sector - let our experts take the steering wheel and help you avoid avoidable exposure to litigation and execute your health and safety systems and documentation correctly.
Similarly there are major issues arising from the insurance marketplace and the complex maze of crossover liabilities between landlord and tenant are a minefield for all parties concerned. Safety2Business has considerable experience in the self-storage market and we have the specific sector skills and expertise in house to advise your self-storage business on what to do and what not to do. Our "hands on" approach will help you meet your needs and match your requirements. Safety2Business has a wide range of clients within this very specialist sector - let our experts take the steering wheel and help you avoid avoidable exposure to litigation and execute your health and safety systems and documentation correctly.
SOME* DOCUMENTS TO CONSIDER:1. Health and Safety Policy and associated template policies
2. Audits, Inspections and Checklists 3. Risk Assessments - local risk assessments - lone working - manual handling - new and expecting mothers - home working - stress management - display screen equipment - young people - contractor safety 4. Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Log Book 5. COSHH Assessments 6. Accident Assistance 7. Accreditation Assistance 8. Safe Working Procedures |
SOME* SECTOR-SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS:1. Storage Facility
- slips, trips and falls - operation of fork lift trucks - loading and unloading - operation of goods lift - manual handling - fire - electrical safety - operation of gates and shutters - security and lone working - contractor safety - pedestrians and traffic |
* Note that the above lists are not exhaustive. For more details do not hesitate to contact us.