Public Liability Insurance for Welders, Boilermakers & Fabricators

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Specialised Protection for High-Risk Metalwork Professionals

Welding, boilermaking, and metal fabrication are among the highest-risk trades in the construction industry. With heat, sparks, and powerful equipment being essential to your daily work, having robust liability protection isn't just important—it's critical for your business survival.

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Comprehensive Coverage for Your Metalwork Business

Whether you operate from your own workshop or travel to various job sites, our tailored insurance packages provide the specialized protection welders need. We understand the unique fire and injury risks associated with welding operations and can help secure appropriate coverage.

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How Public Liability Insurance Protects Welders

When your work involves open flames, intense heat, and precision metalwork, the potential for accidents is significantly higher than in many other trades. Public liability insurance provides essential financial protection when:

• A fire starts from welding sparks
• Flying metal causes injury
• Equipment damages client property
• Completed work fails and causes damage or injury

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Critical Welding-Specific Considerations

Important Welding Risk Factors:

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• Fire Watch Requirements - Many policies require proper fire watch procedures
• Hot Work Permits - Documentation may be needed for coverage to apply
• Height Restrictions - Work above certain heights may have special conditions
• Site Safety Protocols - Adherence to safety standards is typically required
• Higher Premiums - Due to elevated risk, expect higher costs than standard trades

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Common Welding-Specific Exclusions:

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• Work performed without proper certifications
• Underground or underwater welding
• Welding on pressure vessels without specific endorsements
• Work on aircraft, watercraft, or certain structures without special coverage
• Claims arising from improper isolation of flammable materials
• Non-compliance with Australian Standards for welding operations

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Get Specialised Welding Business Protection

Don't trust your high-risk business to general insurance providers who may not understand the unique challenges of metalwork. Our specialists work with insurers experienced in covering welding operations.

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Complete our Public Liability Insurance Quote form to receive options tailored specifically for welding professionals. We'll compare coverage from multiple insurers to find protection that addresses your specific risk profile.

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Call us today at 02 6555 5022 or complete our online form for a welding-specific insurance assessment.