A lot of people wouldn’t think about dangers posed by skip hire, however, there are definitely a few things to consider in order to keep yourself and others safe. Our main tip would be to use common sense with the majority of issues.
Plan for delivery
Always prepare for your skip hire, make sure you have ensured a safe delivery by checking the appropriate measurements. You will need to make sure there is a clearance distance of 3 meters once the skip has been placed, remember the truck can’t deliver at an angle! Be sure to check that there are no obstructions at your location, it may be a good option to ask neighbours to move their vehicles to eliminate the risk of damage. If the skip can’t be delivered safely it may be unsafe to use afterward.
Know the restrictions
Once your skip has been delivered safely and without problems, you will need to think about what you’re going to put in there. There are restrictions as to what should be disposed of at specialist centres or with special skips. Some of these items could definitely be considered hazardous, this may include batteries, electrical goods, gas cylinders, medical waste, plasterboard, asbestos, and many more. These items could cause harm to others, especially those who work on sorting and clearing your skip after collection. Check out our waste restrictions guide for a more in-depth look at which items shouldn’t be placed in your skip.
To conclude, I think it is safe to say planning is key to keeping people safe during your skip hire. Plan ahead for your delivery and a list of what your skip can contain. Generally speaking, we don’t encounter a large number of issues with safety and our skips as we know most customers will always use their common sense.
