You’ve heard that insurers are including sneaky clauses in their policies which mean that if your business causes damage to the environment, the clean-up costs won’t be covered. Is this true, and if
so, what should you look out for?
Published 27.11.2009
One of your staff has reported that there’s some fuel in the bund below your heating oil storage tanks. How should you deal with what appears to be a leaking tank?
Published 01.10.2008
If your insurer has completed a “risk rating” audit of your premises, you may find demands to make environmental improvements included in the findings. Will you be expected to cover the entire cost
of the work?
Published 22.12.2014
One source of pollution you can’t guarantee to eliminate is lorry grime and the resulting oily surface in your yard. You’ve been told that there is an oil interceptor installed under the yard, so not
to worry about it. Is this the case?
Published 01.10.2006
Many products are labelled “biodegradable” which can give a false sense of security when it comes to pollution issues. What advice has our mole at the Environment Agency (EA) got on the subject?
Published 03.11.2008
Although you may think that the biggest cost of a leaking fuel pipe would be in lost fuel, the clean up costs could be far more. What can you learn from a previous case in which 2,000 litres of oil
leaked into the ground?
Published 05.01.2009
If oil leaks from plant or storage on your premises, it can cause significant environmental damage. It’s therefore important to do what you can to prevent it and prepare to respond to an oil spill.
Our policy fits the bill on both accounts.
Published 29.04.2021
In the event of an environmental incident, you’ve heard that you should complete a detailed investigation and report. Is this necessary for all occurrences and, if so, what information should you
record?
Published 02.04.2013
A spillage on your site which nearly reached your drains, has prompted you to look at ways of minimising the risks of causing pollution. Is it really worth bothering with and if so, what’s the best
way of doing it?
Published 01.05.2007
A colleague has told you that the fire risk assessments they saw at a supplier’s premises contained information on environmental risks, and suggested that these may be a legal requirement. Is this
right?
Published 02.06.2008