Health and Safety Policy for Selhurst Storage
Selhurst Storage is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and well-managed environment for everyone who uses or visits our premises. This health and safety policy sets out the standards we follow to reduce risk, protect people, and support the responsible operation of our storage facilities. It applies to employees, contractors, customers, and any other authorised persons who enter the site. Our approach is based on prevention, awareness, and continuous improvement, with clear expectations for safe conduct at all times.
We recognise that a storage environment may involve moving goods, using trolleys, accessing units, handling packaging, and navigating shared spaces. For that reason, the storage health and safety policy focuses on practical measures that reduce common hazards such as slips, trips, manual handling injuries, poor stacking, fire risks, and unauthorised access. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and all users of the site are expected to follow site rules, use equipment properly, and report concerns promptly.
The management of Selhurst Storage is responsible for ensuring that suitable controls are in place to support safe operations. This includes regular checks of communal areas, lighting, access routes, doors, and emergency equipment. Staff members are trained to identify unsafe conditions and to respond appropriately when incidents, hazards, or near misses are reported. Where necessary, corrective action will be taken without delay to maintain a safe storage facility and reduce the likelihood of accidents.
All customers and visitors must take reasonable care of their own safety and the safety of others. A key part of our storage safety policy is the proper handling and placement of items within units and shared areas. Goods should be stored in a stable manner, with heavier items placed lower and fragile items protected from damage. Aisles, walkways, exits, and access points must remain clear at all times. Items must not be left where they could create obstruction, fall, or interfere with movement around the site.
Safe Behaviour and Site Standards
Everyone using the premises should act responsibly and follow instructions relating to safe use of the facility. Smoking, open flames, and unsafe electrical practices are prohibited where they may create a fire or injury risk. Hazardous, flammable, illegal, or perishable materials must not be stored unless explicitly permitted and managed under suitable controls. The Selhurst Storage health and safety standards also require that all users avoid climbing on shelving, using damaged equipment, or attempting unsafe lifting techniques.
Manual handling is one of the most common sources of injury in storage settings, so care must be taken when lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items. Where loads are heavy or awkward, users should seek assistance, split the load, or use suitable handling equipment. Employees and authorised operators are expected to follow safe systems of work and use equipment only for its intended purpose. Good housekeeping is also essential: spills, broken packaging, loose materials, and debris should be removed or reported quickly.
Fire Safety, Emergencies, and Incident Reporting
Fire prevention is a central part of this policy. Combustible materials should be stored sensibly, and sources of ignition must be controlled. Emergency routes and exits must remain unobstructed so that they can be used immediately if needed. Staff will support routine inspections of fire safety measures and ensure that any damaged or missing equipment is reported. In the event of an emergency, all individuals on site must follow instructions, leave the area promptly, and avoid actions that may increase danger.Accidents, incidents, and near misses should be reported as soon as possible so that they can be recorded, reviewed, and addressed. The purpose of reporting is not only compliance, but also improvement. By identifying patterns and learning from events, Selhurst Storage can strengthen the effectiveness of its health and safety procedures. Investigations will be carried out proportionately, and remedial actions may include changes to layouts, signage, training, equipment checks, or operating rules.
Risk assessments form an important part of our safety management approach. These assessments help identify hazards that may arise from site operations, customer activity, maintenance tasks, or environmental conditions. Control measures are then implemented and reviewed to ensure they remain effective. The Selhurst Storage policy will be updated when needed to reflect operational changes, lessons learned, or improvements in safe practice. Safety expectations are communicated clearly so that everyone understands their role in maintaining a secure environment.
Responsibilities and Compliance
Employees are expected to work carefully, wear any required protective equipment, and comply with training and instructions provided by management. Contractors must follow site rules, operate safely, and ensure that any tools or machinery used are in good condition. Customers are responsible for ensuring that their belongings are packed, labelled, and stored in a way that does not create danger. This includes avoiding overfilling units, unstable stacks, or blocked access that could interfere with inspections or emergency response.Management will monitor performance through routine review, observation, and internal checks. Where unsafe behaviour is identified, it may be corrected through instruction, supervision, or restriction of access if necessary. Repeated breaches of policy may result in further action to protect the integrity of the storage environment. Prevention remains the guiding principle: by addressing risks early, Selhurst Storage can preserve a safe and orderly site for all authorised users.
This health and safety policy for Selhurst Storage is intended to support a culture of awareness, responsibility, and care. Everyone on site plays a role in keeping the premises safe, whether by storing items correctly, reporting hazards, or following safe working practices. Through consistent standards and active cooperation, we aim to maintain a safe storage facility that protects people, property, and operations. The policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and fit for purpose.