Insurance and Safety at Storage Fortis Green
Storage Fortis Green is committed to delivering a professional, insured and safety-focused removal and storage service. From the first survey through to the final item being placed in position, our team works to strict procedures that protect you, your property, your belongings and our staff. This page explains how our insurance cover, staff training, use of personal protective equipment and risk assessment processes work together to keep every project controlled and compliant.
Comprehensive Insurance Cover
We operate as an insured removal company, giving clients confidence that work is carried out under appropriate protection. Our insurance is designed to support both residential and commercial customers during moves or storage-related services.
Our public liability insurance provides cover in the event that accidental damage or injury occurs to third parties or their property during our operations. Whether we are carrying furniture through a communal hallway, moving equipment through a busy office, or accessing shared driveways, our activities are backed by dedicated public liability protection up to a defined limit set out in our policy documents.
In addition to public liability insurance, we maintain cover that is appropriate for handling, transporting and storing goods. While every effort is made to prevent incidents through training and safe systems of work, we recognise that comprehensive insurance is an essential part of being a responsible and professional removals and storage provider.
Policy limits, conditions and any exclusions are clearly documented and made available during the booking process so that customers understand how their items are protected and when additional cover may be advisable for high value or specialist items.
Public Liability Insurance and Your Property
Public liability insurance is particularly important when we work in and around your home, building or workplace. Moving and storage tasks can involve navigating stairwells, lifts, narrow doorways, shared access roads and communal gardens. Our public liability insurance is in place to help cover accidental damage to these areas or injury to third parties that might occur while we are carrying out our duties.
While our crews are trained to minimise risk, the existence of public liability insurance offers an additional layer of reassurance to landlords, building managers, neighbours and other stakeholders. It demonstrates that Storage Fortis Green takes its responsibilities seriously and participates fully in a culture of safety and accountability.
Staff Training and Professional Standards
Insurance alone is not enough. The foundation of safe operations is a well trained team. All Storage Fortis Green staff undergo structured training before working independently on customer sites. This includes both practical and theoretical learning, supported by ongoing supervision and refresher sessions.
Key areas of staff training include safe lifting and handling techniques, correct use of equipment such as trolleys, blankets and straps, packing and wrapping methods to protect items, awareness of customer property and building features, emergency procedures, incident reporting and communication with clients.
New team members work under the guidance of experienced supervisors to ensure that training is applied correctly in real conditions. Performance is regularly reviewed so that any gaps can be addressed quickly. This continuous approach to training promotes consistent standards across all teams and reduces the risk of accidents or damage.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment, often known as PPE, plays a central role in protecting our crews and the environments they work in. Our staff have access to and are instructed in the use of appropriate PPE for their tasks and working conditions.
Typical PPE used by our teams may include safety footwear with protective toe caps to reduce the risk of foot injuries when handling heavy objects, gloves to improve grip and protect hands from sharp edges or rough surfaces, high visibility clothing where we are working near traffic, loading bays or shared vehicle areas, and back support or lifting aids where advisable as part of safe manual handling procedures.
PPE is inspected and replaced as needed to ensure that it remains effective. Our supervisors monitor compliance with PPE requirements on site, reinforcing the message that safety is a non negotiable part of our service rather than an optional extra.
Structured Risk Assessment Process
Before work begins, Storage Fortis Green carries out a risk assessment process that is appropriate to the scale and nature of the job. This structured approach allows us to identify potential hazards in advance and implement control measures to reduce risk.
Where possible, we begin with a pre move survey. During this stage we review access routes, staircases, lifts, parking options, loading areas and any unusual features such as low ceilings, tight corners or delicate fixtures. For commercial moves, we also consider business continuity, shared workspaces and site specific rules such as fire procedures or security protocols.
From the information gathered, we develop a plan that may include selecting the right size vehicle, scheduling the appropriate number of staff, choosing specific moving equipment and deciding on any additional precautions. On the day of the move, the team leader completes a dynamic risk assessment that takes account of weather conditions, traffic, unexpected obstructions and any last minute changes to the environment.
Where risks are identified, we take steps to control them. This can include protecting floors and bannisters, using additional lifting equipment, adjusting the route, spacing out heavy lifts, or temporarily restricting access to certain areas while work is carried out. Our crews are encouraged to pause and reassess if circumstances change during the job.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Storage Fortis Green reviews incidents, near misses and customer feedback to refine our insurance, safety and training procedures. When lessons are identified, they are fed back into updated risk assessments, revised methods of work and enhanced staff training. This cycle of improvement helps ensure that our status as an insured removal company is backed by real world behaviours that protect people and property on every job.
By combining robust insurance cover with skilled staff, appropriate PPE and thorough risk assessments, Storage Fortis Green delivers a removals and storage service that prioritises safety at every stage. Clients can be confident that their move or storage project is handled with professionalism, care and a clear focus on risk management.
