Insurance and Safety

Insurance and Safety with Man with Van Putney

At Man with Van Putney, your safety and the security of your belongings are at the centre of everything we do. We combine comprehensive insurance cover with robust safety procedures to ensure every move is carried out professionally and responsibly. This page explains how our insured removal service, staff training, use of PPE, and risk assessment process work together to protect you, your property, and our team.

Fully Insured Removal Company

Choosing an insured removal company gives you confidence that your move is protected from the moment we arrive to the moment the last item is placed in your new property. Man with Van Putney operates with dedicated insurance arrangements designed for the removals industry, providing a layer of protection that goes beyond a standard transport service.

We understand that you are trusting us with valuable and often irreplaceable items. Our commitment to being fully insured reflects how seriously we take that responsibility. From small flat moves to larger house or office relocations, our insurance-backed service is a key part of our promise of reliability and professionalism.

Public Liability Insurance Protection

Man with Van Putney carries public liability insurance to help protect you and the public in the unlikely event that something goes wrong during your move. Public liability insurance is designed to cover accidental damage or injury caused to third parties or their property while we are carrying out our work.

This means that if an incident occurs at your home, office, communal areas, or on the street while we are moving your items, there is an appropriate level of cover in place. Our public liability insurance forms a crucial part of our risk management strategy, giving you assurance that we operate with full accountability and responsibility.

Trained and Professional Staff

Safety starts with people. All members of the Man with Van Putney team receive training in safe lifting, handling techniques, and best practice for loading and unloading vehicles. This training reduces the risk of injury to our staff and minimises the chances of accidental damage to your belongings and property.

Our training covers key areas such as correct posture for lifting, team lifting for heavy or awkward items, navigating staircases and tight spaces, securing loads in our vehicles, and safely using moving equipment such as trolleys, dollies, and straps.

We also ensure staff are briefed on site specific considerations, including working around children, pets, neighbours, and other members of the public. This focus on awareness and communication helps create a calm, organised environment on moving day and reduces the likelihood of incidents.

Personal Protective Equipment on Every Job

Man with Van Putney equips our teams with appropriate personal protective equipment for each job. PPE is an important part of our safety culture and helps to prevent accidents and injuries while we are handling your items.

Depending on the nature of the move, our PPE may include protective gloves to improve grip and protect hands from sharp edges, safety footwear with reinforced toes to reduce the risk of foot injuries from dropped items, and high visibility clothing when working near roads, driveways, or shared access areas.

By ensuring our staff are properly equipped, we help them to work more safely and efficiently. This not only protects our team, but also helps safeguard your belongings and property, as well protected staff can focus on careful handling and precise manoeuvring.

Structured Risk Assessment Process

Every move is different, so we use a structured risk assessment process to identify and control potential hazards before and during your move. Good planning allows us to work more safely, avoid delays, and protect your property.

Our risk assessment process typically involves reviewing access points at both collection and delivery addresses, such as entrances, staircases, lifts, corridors, and parking areas, identifying any obstacles or hazards like low ceilings, narrow doorways, uneven surfaces, loose carpets, or steps, and considering environmental conditions such as weather, lighting, and traffic or pedestrian flow around the property.

We also assess the nature of items being moved, including heavy, fragile, bulky, or high value pieces, and determine if special handling or additional equipment is required. Where potential risks are identified, we put practical controls in place. These can include adjusting the route for moving items, using extra staff to handle heavy objects, protecting floors and walls, or scheduling work to avoid busy times in communal or public areas.

Protecting Your Property and Belongings

Our insurance and safety measures are supported by careful working practices that focus on preventing damage in the first place. We plan the loading and unloading sequence so items are handled as few times as possible, use protective materials where appropriate to shield furniture and property surfaces, secure goods inside the van using straps and suitable stacking methods, and communicate clearly with you about any items that may require special attention.

This combination of prevention, insurance cover, and trained staff gives you a comprehensive level of protection throughout your move.

Your Peace of Mind on Moving Day

By choosing Man with Van Putney, you are selecting an insured removal company that puts safety and responsibility first. With public liability insurance in place, trained staff, the correct PPE, and a thorough risk assessment process, we work to minimise risk at every stage of your move.

Our goal is to provide a smooth, secure, and stress free experience, allowing you to focus on settling into your new space while we take care of the heavy lifting safely and professionally.