Liability insurance (including work experience, field trips and student placements)
Liability Insurance
Where can I find details of our liability insurance?
Please use the letters attached below:
A copy of our Employer's Liability certificate for 2011 has been forwarded to all departments but you can also download a copy:
Employer's Liability Certificate 2011
Work experience
I have a work experience person starting shortly in my department. Is this person covered by our insurance arrangements?
Yes, our insurers regard work experience trainees to be employees for the purposes of our Employer's Liability Insurance. For confirmation of the University of Bristol's current Employer's Liability insurance please use the letter above.
Field Trips
Are there any guidelines for Departments who are taking students on field trips?
Please read the Health and Safety Office guidance on working offsite.
Please see UCEA Guidance on Health and Safety in Fieldwork and Travel in the UK and Overseas.
Student Placements
Where can I find information about the insurance required for student placements?
Please read our Student Placements Guide for information.
Please also refer to the guidance provided by the Health and Safety Office and the Education Support Unit.