Health and Safety Policy

Wrapart - Birmingham

Relevant Legislation

This policy complies with:

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)

Our Responsibilities

As a business, we will:

• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace
• Provide and maintain safe work equipment
• Ensure safe handling and storage of substances
• Conduct regular risk assessments
• Implement emergency procedures
• Provide adequate insurance coverage
• Display the Health and Safety Law poster
• Report accidents and incidents under RIDDOR
• Keep required health and safety records
• Review and update safety measures regularly

Vehicle Jacking Safety

Equipment

• Only use certified vehicle jacks and support stands
• Regular inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment
• Clear load ratings displayed on all equipment
• Inspection records maintained for all lifting equipment

Safe Working Procedures

• Never work under a vehicle supported only by jacks
• Always use axle stands in conjunction with jacks
• Use designated vehicle lifting points only
• Check ground stability before lifting
• Use wheel chocks where appropriate
• Clear marking of safe zones around lifted vehicles

Safety Checks

• Visual inspection of jacks before each use
• Verification of vehicle weight against equipment rating
• Stability check once vehicle is raised
• Secondary support system verification
• Clear area beneath vehicle before lowering

Pedestrian and Customer Safety

Workplace Layout

• Clearly marked pedestrian walkways
• Designated vehicle movement areas
• Adequate lighting throughout facility
• Clear signage and road markings
• Designated customer waiting areas

Vehicle Movement Controls

• Speed limits within workplace
• Reverse parking policy
• Vehicle movement only by authorised staff
• Use of spotters when required
• Horn signals for moving vehicles
• No vehicle movement during customer access

Access Control

• Customer escort policy
• Clear demarcation of restricted areas

Risk Areas in Vehicle Wrapping

• Chemical handling: vinyl cleaning solutions, adhesives and primers, solvents and cleaning materials
• Equipment safety: cutting tools, heat guns, application tools
• Vehicle work areas: working at height, access equipment, ventilation
• Manual handling: large vinyl rolls, vehicle parts, equipment movement

Safety Equipment

We provide and maintain:

• Vehicle lifting equipment: certified jacks, axle stands, wheel chocks, safety barriers and warning signs
• Personal protective equipment: steel toe-capped boots, protective gloves, eye protection, respiratory protection when needed and high-visibility clothing when required
• Workplace safety equipment: first aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations and spill control equipment

Insurance

We maintain:

• Employers' Liability Insurance
• Public Liability Insurance
• Vehicle insurance where applicable

Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually, after any significant changes, following any incidents, and when new legislation applies.

Last Updated: October 2026. Review Date: October 2028.

For any questions about this policy, please email info@wrapart.uk.