Insurance and Safety
Insurance and Safety at Wandsworth Movers
At Wandsworth Movers, your safety and the protection of your belongings are at the heart of everything we do. As an insured removal company, we combine comprehensive insurance cover with carefully designed safety procedures to deliver a secure and professional moving experience from start to finish.
Our Commitment as an Insured Removal Company
Choosing an insured removal company gives you confidence that your move is protected against unexpected events. We maintain robust insurance cover designed for the removals industry, and we continually review our policies to ensure they reflect best practice and legal requirements. Our team follows strict operational standards so that every move is carried out safely, efficiently and with full regard for your property and personal wellbeing.
Public Liability Insurance for Your Peace of Mind
Public liability insurance is a key part of our protection framework. This cover is designed to protect you and members of the public in the unlikely event of accidental damage to property or accidental injury arising from our work. Whether we are navigating tight staircases, moving large furniture items through communal areas, or working around shared spaces, our public liability insurance provides an important layer of reassurance.
By holding appropriate public liability cover, we demonstrate our commitment to responsible working practices. It means that if something does go wrong, there is a clear and professional process in place to handle the situation. This protection is particularly important for moves involving apartment buildings, offices, or any environment where other people and property may be affected by the moving process.
Care of Your Belongings
We treat every item we move with care and respect. Our teams are trained in safe handling techniques for furniture, appliances, fragile items and bulky loads, and we use suitable equipment such as trolleys, straps and protective covers. While insurance is essential, our first aim is to prevent damage from occurring at all through planning, careful handling and correct loading procedures.
Our vehicles are maintained to a high standard and are fitted out to secure items safely in transit. By combining sound preparation with physical safeguards, we reduce the risk of damage and help ensure your belongings arrive at their destination in the same condition they left.
Staff Training in Safety and Handling
Well trained staff are central to a safe and insured removal service. All team members receive structured training covering manual handling, lifting techniques, teamwork and communication, as well as the correct use of moving equipment. This reduces the risk of injury and helps to protect your property and our staff on every job.
Training is not a one off event. Our supervisors reinforce good practice on site, and we keep our teams updated on any changes to safety guidance, industry standards or company procedures. By focusing on real world scenarios and lessons learned from previous jobs, we make sure our training remains practical and directly relevant to the work our staff carry out every day.
Personal Protective Equipment
The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is a fundamental part of our health and safety approach. Depending on the nature of the move, our crews may use items such as protective gloves, safety footwear, high visibility clothing and back support where appropriate. This helps minimise the risk of cuts, trips and other injuries during lifting and carrying.
We assess the PPE requirements for each job in line with our risk assessment process. Team members are trained to use this equipment correctly and are instructed to report any defects or issues immediately so that it can be replaced. By ensuring our staff are properly equipped, we create a safer working environment for everyone involved in your move.
Structured Risk Assessment Process
Before starting work, we follow a clear risk assessment process to identify potential hazards and agree suitable control measures. This may begin with information gathered during your booking and can include a visual assessment on arrival, especially where there are stairs, narrow access points, shared corridors or parking challenges.
Our risk assessments consider factors such as access restrictions, weight and size of items, route planning, weather conditions, and any specific needs you may have. Where we identify a potential risk, we decide how to manage it, which could include using additional staff, adjusting the route, employing extra protective coverings, or altering the sequence of tasks.
By consistently applying this process, we reduce the likelihood of accidents and damage, making the move safer for you, your neighbours and our team. If circumstances change during the job, our crews are trained to reassess the situation and adapt the plan while maintaining safety as the top priority.
Safe Working Practices on Moving Day
On moving day, our team follows an agreed plan based on the initial assessment and any additional considerations raised on site. Furniture is dismantled where needed using appropriate tools, items are protected with suitable coverings, and loads are distributed carefully within the vehicle to ensure stability during transit.
We pay particular attention to shared areas such as hallways, lifts and entranceways, aiming to keep routes clear and to minimise disruption. Where necessary, protective floor coverings and corner guards are used to avoid scuffs or marks to walls and flooring. Throughout the move, the team communicates regularly to coordinate lifting, carrying and loading in a controlled and safe manner.
Ongoing Improvement and Accountability
Insurance and safety are not static. We regularly review our procedures, training and documentation to reflect changes in regulations, industry guidance and our own experience on site. Feedback from customers and staff is used to identify opportunities for improvement, and any incident or near miss is examined so that we can strengthen our processes where needed.
By combining comprehensive insurance cover with practical safety measures, staff training, PPE and structured risk assessments, Wandsworth Movers provides an insured removal service you can trust. Our aim is to give you confidence that your move is being handled professionally, safely and with full regard for the protection of your property and everyone involved.
