{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmployers\u2019 Liability Insurance\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the Group/District/County employs anyone they are required to insure against bodily injury or disease sustained by their employees. Display the certificate of insurance at the premises.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPublic Liability Insurance\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Scout Association arranges a Legal Liability Policy for claims by third parties, alleging legal liability arising out of loss, injury or damage occurring during any authorised Scout activity. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/scout-insurance\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Unity Insurance Services\u0022\u003EContact Unity Insurance Services\u003C/a\u003E for additional advice. Telephone 0345 040 7703.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EOccupiers\u2019 Liability Acts 1957 \u0026amp; 1984 (\u0026amp; equivalent legislation in Scotland)\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe occupier of premises owes a \u2018common duty of care\u2019 to their visitors, which includes trespassers. A \u2018common duty of care\u2019 means to take such care as is reasonable in the circumstance - a bit like for a risk assessment. The Act gives some guidance as to what is reasonable. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs an example the occupier must be prepared for children to be less careful than adults, so a bush with poisonous berries like yew may have to be fenced off, the berries removed or remove the bush completely. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn order to minimize the risk of claims for personal injuries any anti-trespasser measures must be obvious and not be concealed. E.g. if barbed wire on a fence was selected as a deterrent it must be visible to potential intruder. Any local planning restrictions on the height of the fence should be followed.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EYou will need to ensure that your premises is in a suitable condition for any use intended. Ensure other users are aware of any safety systems and checking processes in place. Why not keep a log book for all to refer to and include in it the necessary contacts in the event of emergencies. (e.g. Chairman, plumber, electrician\u2026) \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDon\u2019t forget to stress to other users the need for them to carry out risk assessment for activities which they carry out.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReporting of defects\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnybody, be it a volunteer, member of the public or paid employee has a duty to tell the person in charge of any defect or something that is unsafe so that appropriate action can be taken.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency checklist\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is a good idea to have a checklist list of what to do in an emergency, such as a burst water pipe, and who is readily available to deal with this and similar emergencies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecond hand equipment\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBe wary of this. Check it is fit for purpose and don\u2019t be afraid to refuse the kind offer if you are unsure about its safety. The two real incidents below indicate what can go wrong:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ea) Petrol pressure lantern\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA Scout group acquired a petrol driven pressure lantern from items supplied for a jumble sale. Later, this was used at camp but because it had not been properly maintained incomplete combustion was occurring and poisonous carbon monoxide gas was being released. The first the Group knew that the lamp was faulty was when an unconscious Scout was found inside a tent.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eb) Second hand furniture\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA Scout group held a jumble sale and retained a donated sofa for use at their HQ. Later, whilst somebody was \u2018bouncing\u2019 on it, a metal spring broke, came through the fabric and caused a puncture injury. 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