The advice given from our insurers in respect of volunteers working on Town Council land is as follows:-

• The Town Council must be advised in advance of when volunteers will be working each and every time

• Accidents must be reported immediately to the Town Council

• Volunteers should not work with dangerous or hazardous substances or equipment, burn waste, use chemicals or fell or lop trees

• Under 18’s may volunteer but on condition that a responsible adult supervises them at all times (this does not have to be Town Council employee)

• Names of volunteers under age 18 must be recorded and given to the Town Council

• Volunteers should ideally use tools and equipment provided by the Town Council

• Protective clothing should be provided by the Town Council if necessary

• Volunteers must wear clothing / footwear fit for purpose – in the case of under 18s the responsible adult must ensure that this is the case

• The responsible adult and or volunteer co-ordinator must be briefed and made fully aware of their supervisory responsibilities and ensure that all volunteers are fully aware of all the conditions outlined above

K Joy

31.01.13