Health and Safety Policy for Fortisgreen Storage

Fortisgreen Storage is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and well-managed environment for employees, customers, contractors, and visitors. This health and safety policy sets out the standards we expect across our storage facilities and outlines the responsibilities that support a culture of prevention, awareness, and care. We believe that effective safety management is not a one-time task, but an ongoing process that depends on clear procedures, regular review, and shared responsibility.

Our approach is based on identifying risks early, reducing hazards where possible, and responding quickly when issues arise. Every person on site has a part to play in keeping the premises safe. That includes following instructions, reporting concerns promptly, and acting responsibly around equipment, vehicles, loading areas, and storage units. The aim of this policy is to protect people while ensuring Fortisgreen storage operations remain orderly and efficient.

All activities within the storage environment must be carried out with due regard for personal safety and the safety of others. This applies to receiving goods, moving items, using trolleys or lifting aids, accessing units, and working in shared spaces. We expect everyone to take reasonable care, avoid unsafe shortcuts, and respect signage, barriers, and designated routes. The Fortisgreen Storage safety policy also applies to contractors and maintenance teams while they are on site.

Risk assessment is central to our management system. We identify hazards associated with manual handling, slips and trips, fire safety, secure access, traffic movement, poor housekeeping, and the storage of unsuitable items. Where risks cannot be fully removed, suitable controls are introduced. These may include training, warning notices, safe storage arrangements, and regular inspections. Storage health and safety relies on consistent attention to detail, especially in shared and high-traffic areas.

Employees are expected to carry out their duties in a way that reduces risk to themselves and others. This includes using correct lifting techniques, asking for assistance with heavy or awkward objects, and ensuring that walkways, exits, and access points remain clear. Personal protective equipment may be required for certain tasks, and if so it must be used properly and kept in good condition. A safe storage facility environment depends on disciplined everyday behaviour.

Fire precautions are a key part of this policy. Combustible materials must be stored appropriately, ignition sources must be controlled, and fire exits must never be blocked. Any suspected fire risk, damaged electrical item, or unusual heat source should be reported immediately. In an emergency, everyone must follow the instructions given by the responsible person and leave the area by the nearest safe route. Regular checks help support strong warehouse safety practices and reduce the likelihood of incidents.

Security and safety go hand in hand. Access to the premises should be limited to authorised persons, and all users must follow site entry rules. Keeping the site secure helps prevent unsafe behaviour, unauthorised movement of goods, and damage that could create hazards. Safe storage also means ensuring items are stacked sensibly, not overloaded, and kept away from fire protection equipment or emergency routes. Good housekeeping is a practical and essential part of storage unit safety.

Training and supervision are important to the success of this policy. New starters and temporary workers should be made aware of key hazards before beginning work, and existing staff should receive refresher information where needed. Supervisors are responsible for setting expectations, monitoring compliance, and correcting unsafe behaviour. Everyone is encouraged to raise concerns without delay, particularly if a task appears unsafe or a control measure is not working as intended. A proactive health and safety in storage mindset helps prevent incidents before they occur.

In addition to day-to-day controls, Fortisgreen Storage will review safety arrangements regularly to ensure they remain suitable and effective. Changes in operations, equipment, occupancy, or layout may require updated risk assessments and revised procedures. Any incident, near miss, or unsafe condition should be recorded and investigated so that lessons can be learned. This supports continuous improvement across the Fortisgreen Storage health policy and reinforces a responsible working culture.

It is also important that hazardous or prohibited items are not brought onto the premises. Items that could endanger people, damage property, or compromise the building’s safety systems must be handled according to site rules. Customers should store goods in a manner that avoids overfilling units, blocking ventilation, or creating unstable stacks. A careful approach to safe storage procedures helps protect both the contents of each unit and the wider facility.

Everyone at Fortisgreen Storage is expected to cooperate fully with this policy and with any safety instructions issued by management. Failure to follow required procedures may result in access restrictions or other appropriate action, depending on the circumstances. However, our primary aim is prevention rather than enforcement. By working together, we can maintain a safe, reliable, and respectful environment for all users of the site. That commitment underpins our storage safety standards.

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains current, practical, and effective. Fortisgreen Storage is dedicated to providing a workplace and storage environment where risks are controlled, hazards are addressed promptly, and safety is treated as a shared priority. Through awareness, responsibility, and consistent application of safe working practices, we protect people, property, and peace of mind across the entire facility.