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LGrant  
#1 Posted : 07 August 2024 07:40:35(UTC)
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LGrant

I have a question regarding the display or holding electronically certificates of EL, and PL insurance.

Our Head Office in the US has issued an Evidence of Coverage letter for insurance purposes. If I hold this letter and not the certificates, is our UK site in breach of regulations? Should I insist on a proper certificate? They think I am being pedantic and that the letter will suffice

firesafety101  
#2 Posted : 07 August 2024 10:34:17(UTC)
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firesafety101

I think you will find you need to display on the premises your certificates of insurance.

Alan Haynes  
#3 Posted : 07 August 2024 10:40:56(UTC)
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Alan Haynes

Why not just ask your local HSE Inspector, so you have a definitive answer?
chris42  
#4 Posted : 07 August 2024 10:49:32(UTC)
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chris42

Google said yes

https://www.gov.uk/employers-liability-insurance#:~:text=You%20can%20be%20fined%20%C2%A3,to%20inspectors%20when%20they%20ask.

peter gotch  
#5 Posted : 07 August 2024 12:32:05(UTC)
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peter gotch

Government website also says Yes.

I think the relevant requirement is here.

The Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998 (legislation.gov.uk)

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Roundtuit on 07/08/2024(UTC)
HSSnail  
#6 Posted : 07 August 2024 13:40:03(UTC)
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HSSnail

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: A brief guide for workers HSE39

Since 1 October 2008, employers have been allowed to satisfy this requirement by displaying the certificate electronically. If your employer chooses this method, they must ensure that you know how and where to find the certificate and you have reasonable access to it.

But its still the certificate - not a letter.

.Also remember public liability insurance is not compulsory - but you have to be a bit silly not to have it

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Roundtuit on 07/08/2024(UTC), toe on 07/08/2024(UTC), LGrant on 09/08/2024(UTC)
Roundtuit  
#7 Posted : 07 August 2024 14:05:57(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Generally one of the first things I am looking for when attending a new site, supplier or customer.

Typically found on the reception (or gatehouse clocking point) notice board along with the ISO certificates all capable of being out of date and a good indicator if people are maintaining workplace communications in a timely manner.

The comment about electronically is fine for organisations where everyone has access via a computer they are permitted to use during working hours - not all employees do.

Roundtuit  
#8 Posted : 07 August 2024 14:05:57(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Generally one of the first things I am looking for when attending a new site, supplier or customer.

Typically found on the reception (or gatehouse clocking point) notice board along with the ISO certificates all capable of being out of date and a good indicator if people are maintaining workplace communications in a timely manner.

The comment about electronically is fine for organisations where everyone has access via a computer they are permitted to use during working hours - not all employees do.

chris42  
#9 Posted : 07 August 2024 14:46:31(UTC)
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chris42

Originally Posted by: peter gotch Go to Quoted Post

Government website also says Yes.

I think the relevant requirement is here.

The Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998 (legislation.gov.uk)

Sorry yes the link I posted was also to a Governemnt web site which quotes a £1,000 fine.

Chris

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