Training
Welsh Government – Draft Action Plan for Pollinators; consultation response
Welsh Government recently issued the Draft Action Plan for Pollinators for Wales as a consultation document.
The PBKA has put together a response, which it has sent on behalf of the association and the document is attached for information (see the link at the top of the page).
Start Beekeeping in 2013
Been thinking about keeping bees? Want to find out more?
This One-Day course will help you decide if beekeeping is for you and answer the questions you have about this fascinating craft. The course is classroom based in the centre of Haverfordwest and no previous knowledge or equipment is needed to attend it. 
No bees will be present at the course! Click here to find out more about the course and to reserve a place.
Following this course we suggest that you come to practical meetings for beginners at the Association’s Apiary and put what you will have learned into practice under the guidance of experienced beekeepers.
URGENT: Important changes to WBKA (PBKA) Public Liability Policy
The WBKA Insurance provider on 10th May 2012 issued an endorsement regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for beekeeping activities.
Condition L97: Personal Protective Equipment reads:
L97 – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Condition
It is a condition precedent to liability under this Insurance that:-
1. all EMPLOYEES and members of the public are made aware of the dangers of not using personal protective equipment,
2. personal protective equipment is provided to all members of the public when engaging in beekeeping activities,
3. a register is maintained which demonstrates that EMPLOYEES and members of the public have received appropriate training and are fully conversant with the way in which to access such personal protective equipment prior to engaging in beekeeping activities.
Therefore prior to undertaking beekeeping activities with members of the public / employees the need for personal protective equipment should be explained. Following this a list (register) needs to be kept of the people receiving instruction in the use of the PPE. They should sign the list as you may need to demonstrate they have had the appropriate training before engaging in beekeeping activities in the event of a claim.
If you have any questions regarding the above please feel free to contact me via email at Rhodri.gp.powell@sky.com
Kind regards,
Rhodri
Rhodri Powell
WBKA Insurance Officer
146 Pandy Road, Bedwas, CF83 8EP
Email : Rhodri.gp.powell@sky.com
Website: www.cardiffbeekeepers.co.uk
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