Osterley Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Osterley Skip Hire to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We declare a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or exploitation and affirm our dedication to responsible sourcing and ethical employment practices.

Scope and Purpose

Our anti-slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and partners engaged by Osterley Skip Hire. The purpose of this declaration is to describe our approach to managing risks, the measures we have implemented and the continuous steps we take to improve our modern slavery compliance across our business activities.

Leadership and Accountability

Senior management at Osterley Skip Hire accepts responsibility for the effectiveness of our anti-slavery statement and ensures that resources are allocated to enforce policies. We require all managers to ensure that staff understand obligations under this modern slavery policy and to report any concerns promptly.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any conduct that could lead to modern slavery. Any employee or supplier found to be engaging in practices inconsistent with this stance will face disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contracts and referral to law enforcement where appropriate.

Our approach to due diligence includes risk assessments focused on high-risk activities and supplier relationships. We conduct background checks where applicable, verify documentation for workers, and require suppliers to commit contractually to abide by our slavery and human trafficking requirements.

We emphasise training for people involved in procurement, payroll and site operations. Training includes recognition of signs of exploitation, appropriate escalation routes, and an overview of legal obligations under the slavery and human trafficking statement.

To strengthen compliance we carry out regular supplier audits and on-site inspections. These audits evaluate working conditions, payment of wages, working hours and the presence of valid employment documentation. Audit results lead to corrective action plans, re-audits or termination of the supply relationship where necessary.

Our supplier management process includes:

• Pre-engagement checks to verify identity and capability;
• Contract clauses requiring adherence to our modern slavery standards;
• Routine audits and spot checks to confirm ongoing compliance.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be made internally through designated managers or via anonymous mechanisms that protect whistleblowers from retaliation. All reports are investigated promptly, and findings drive remedial action.

Ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement are essential. We review our policies, training materials and supplier relationships regularly, and update procedures based on regulatory changes, audit outcomes and stakeholder feedback. Transparency is central to our ethos: we expect suppliers to be equally open about their labour practices.

Annual Review and Commitment: Osterley Skip Hire will conduct an annual review of this modern slavery policy and related procedures to assess effectiveness and identify improvements. The review includes analysis of audits, training completion rates, reported incidents and corrective actions implemented. Outcomes of the review inform senior leadership and guide policy updates.

In conclusion, our anti-slavery statement reflects a firm organisational commitment to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. We will continue to develop robust controls, increase supplier engagement, maintain transparent reporting channels and perform annual reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with the highest ethical standards.