Equipment advice Sheet

COMPACTOR SKIP SERVICE

• Please ensure that whilst HWP drivers are manoeuvring on your site, the area is kept clear of pedestrians and obstacles. Personnel must stand well clear of any moving goods vehicles. They must not assist in any other duties.

• HWP drivers are not permitted to lower skips onto public roads, therefore adequate space should be provided to make the skip exchange on-site.

• Please DO NOT allow your staff to climb on top of any skips provided.

• Customers are advised to carry out their own risk assessments regarding any risks associated with the use of compactors. Staff could be at risk during the skip exchange because the driver may not be able to see anyone behind the skip from the cab.

• HWP drivers will lock-off the compactor during the change over; this may be disruptive to your processes but will be for the shortest possible time and will ensure the compactor cannot be accidentally started during change over.

• Please DO NOT block access to skips with goods or pallets when a collection has been booked.

• Customers must inform HWP immediately if any equipment provided is found to be damaged or unfit for use. Suitable replacements will be provided.

• Please ensure that skips are only used for the intended purpose i.e. cardboard recycling. Please inform staff that non-recyclables such as pallets, plastics, glass etc. must be segregated. General waste skips can be supplied on request.

• Customers will be responsible for the tipping and re-painting costs of burnt paper inside skips. Charges can be provided on request.

• HWP drivers have been instructed to obey customers’ site safety rules at all times. Please inform the driver of any special instructions or call the office on 0161 330 4971.