STFC Employer’s and Public Liability Indemnity –

STFC is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a public body funded by the UK government.

In common with many Government funded Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) UKRI does not carry Employer’s or Public Liability insurance to cover our the activities ​as we effectively self-insure via the Crown Indemnity scheme. Further details can be found here. The costs of any such claims would be sourced from in the first instance UKRI budgets and in exceptional circumstances the UKRI​’s host Government Department and ultimately the UK Treasury.

UKRI’s exemption for employer’s liability insurance

As part of  UKRI, STFC does carry Public Liability insurance in respect of certain commercial activities, for example where we have commercial contracts to supply products or services to private sector third parties.

Irrespective of whether the UKRI carries Employer’s or Public Liability insurance UKRI (and therefore STFC) remains legally responsible and therein liable for all Safety, Health or Environmental incidents where we fail in our ‘Duty of Care’ to employees, tenants, visitors, students, facility users, contractors or others working at or visiting our sites, or affected by our activities.

If you have any concerns or queries with regard to policy in this area please contact John Sullivan, SO (01793 442128)

Research Complex at Harwell SHE management – (PDF)

All ionising radiation authorisations and permits are now held in the Radiation Information Protection Nucleus.  The Nucleus is the place to find STFC’s Radiation Protection Information. You will be able to find documents, links to codes and other useful information here.