what certs are needed for PL insurance?

[Bootroyd]

Hiya, what certificates do u need to get PL insurance, what do they ask for minimum? Many thanks

[Stoatally]

I wasn't asked for any

[Bootroyd]

Really?? Blimey thats mad! How the hell do they know yr qualified to do tree work?, putting themselves at risk id say, what do u think, Thanks for yr reply tho!

 

 

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[eggsarascal]

It's not just tree work. I've never been asked what qualifications I've got when buying insurance. Same with customers, no one asks to see tickets, apart from construction sites.

[richy_B]

They never ask until a claim arises generally. If you say you want PL to do tree work they might ask if you are qualified to do so, etc. You just reply yes and they'll sell you it. If drop a branch on a passers-by who then makes a claim you bet they be asking for the lot (certs, risk assessments, kit records, etc).

[Stoatally]

As far as I'm aware there are no legally required tickets / certs anyway - only for utility / rail stuff etc. Or am I wrong? I understand there's a need to have a rescue climber but is there a legal requirement to have any tickets?

[Bootroyd]

Thx for yr feedback guys!

 

 

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[AA Teccie (Paul)]

As far as I'm aware there are no legally required tickets / certs anyway - only for utility / rail stuff etc. Or am I wrong? I understand there's a need to have a rescue climber but is there a legal requirement to have any tickets?

 

Hmmm, depends how you interpret the PUWER regs, which is a statutory instrument, i.e. tis the law. Reg 9 talks about training n uses the word "should have" in relation to chainsaw qualifications, essentially meaning must...at least that's my interpretation.

 

In reality it all falls down when it comes to enforcement by the "workplace police", i.e. the HSE, due to lack of resources and, as other have said, is only really likely to become an issue in the event of an incident or accident unfortunately.

 

Also, and again as others have mentioned, your insurers may choose to place importance on your training / "tickets" / qualifications in the event of a claim and, for instance, if it involving something going wrong whilst rigging and you don't have CS41 (level 3 qual - "aerial tree rigging") it could get difficult.

 

Just my thoughts / views on the matter.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[Bootroyd]

Great feedback thx!

 

 

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[fen01]

Wot Paul said!