We have just finished our newsletter which will be included with your 2019 renewal documents. This can be viewed online by clicking here and includes articles on the following: Our New Health & Safety e-Learning Module Liability for Bouncy Castles Trustees Indemnity Cover Cyber Liability Insurance Fitting a Defibrillator at your Village Hall Our Free Buildings Valuation Service A Claims Case Study We hope this is of interest to you, if you require clarification or further details on any of the points raised then please do not hesitate to contact us.
When it comes to electricity we don’t need to explain the dangers facing both volunteers and users of your hall. You need to ensure that your property is safe to use and document your procedures in case of an accident. There is no timescale specified in your policy for a full electrical inspection to be carried out. However, insurers suggest that electrical systems are inspected and tested at least once every five years to meet your duty of care to the public. This relates to both the wiring and the fixed electrical systems in the hall. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) advises that electrical installations should be tested often enough that there is little chance of deterioration leading
