Damage or theft to plant and machinery for any business can have serious financial impact on your business. If your business owns and runs Plant and Machinery we can offer an insurance policy to ensure it is covered for loss, damage and even downtime. Our comprehensive policies can also cover plant machinery and tools when stored off site.
We also provide comprehensive insurance for businesses and construction workers who hire out materials, even including the hire fees for the time that the machinery is being repaired and also the Inspection of Plant that requires inspection as Plant and Machinery such as:
- Handlers
- Scissor Lift
- Air Conditioning
- Cranes
- LEV Metal Dust
- Electrical Distribution Board
- Coffee Machines
- Self Generating Steam Vessels
- Tele Handler
- Davits
- Passenger Lifts
- Jacks
- Vehicle Lifting Equipment
- Loaders
- Excavators
- JCB
- Caterpillar
- Komatsu
- Manufacturing Machinery
- Boilers
- Fork Lift Trucks
- Forestry Equipment
Whatever plant and machinery you use, we will arrange a policy to match your requirements and ensure your business runs risk free.
Plant/Machinery Inspection
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 was introduced to ensure safety when working with any work equipment, including power presses. It applies to employers, self-employed and employees – the owners and users of work equipment.
The principal purpose of periodic statutory inspection of plant and equipment is to detect and report deterioration that affects the safety of persons. Types of deterioration include corrosion, erosion, wear, cracking, vibration loosening of fastners, overheating/burning, impact damage, subsidence, contamination ingress, leaking, vermin attack, etc
The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 applies to most pressure systems used at work.
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 apply to all businesses in the UK that have lifting plant and undertake lifting operations.
Please visit the http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm for full details regarding the inspection required and the frequency. If you would like us to obtain a quotation for your consideration please complete the “Request a Quote” form or alternatively contact us by email or telephone in order that an appointment can be made to discuss your particular requirements
