As you are preparing for a removal there will be a lot on your mind. How will you make sure that nothing gets broken? How will you avoid things being held up? Is there any way of making the whole thing quicker but also cheaper? These sorts of questions plague the minds of those who are coming to terms with quite how large an operation a domestic removal is, and there is no doubt that they are important questions to be asking. However, there are questions that are sometimes lesser in the mind than they should be, and those questions tend to revolve around safety. The safety of your possessions is one thing, but the safety of those who are involved in the removal is a much larger issue. Human injury is much more important than the damage of things that you own, and aside from the moral aspect of it, medical bills and compensation in some cases can be extremely expensive and time consuming. If you are concerned that you have not given the safety side of everything enough thought, then you should start thinking about it now with the help of a few tips...
First off, think about the way in which you pack your things. The process of loading the van is perhaps the most dangerous part of the removal for all involved, and when you are packing you can ensure that this is reduced. Be sure that all boxes are securely taped up at the bottom, as a box that falls open from below will cause all sorts of trouble. When you are preparing larger and heavier items, be sure to protect sharp corners with tape and card, so that they do not inflict damage on any one or any thing! When you are packing, be aware of what you are leaving lying around, especially if you have children or pets in the house. String, tape, boxes and scissors can all be a danger to inquisitive kids, and there are many ways in which a marker pen can cause trouble if left within reach of a toddler!
| When you are loading the van be sure that all involved who are not part of the reliable removals company are either out of the way, or well aware of the safety guidelines that are set in place for the process. You will no doubt understand that these guidelines are written to ensure that no one gets injured, but there is always temptation tog et the job done a little quicker, and this sort of haste can be a real issue. When you are lifting things, be sure to use your knees rather than the back, and if lifting in a team be vocal about what is going on, as well as whatever is around you that could cause trouble. |  |
Whilst all this is going on you need to make sure that the floor is clear of debris and any other hazards. The loading process can cause a lot of mess, with packing supplies and things like that being strewn around the place. You should ensure that all floors are clear, and that you have the children or animals safely out of the way. The removal is an exciting time and kids and pets will likely want to be in amongst it, but you can obviously imagine the sorts of issues that having extra bodies underfoot can cause if you have a team of removals staff trying to get the van loaded!
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