Samples in Refrigerators/Freezers

The current insurance arrangements include only very limited cover for accidental damage or refrigerator/freezer breakdown for items including research samples contained in refrigerators or freezers.

If you have high-value items stored in refrigerators or freezers ensure that there are sufficient controls over refriferator/freezer breakdown or disruption of power supply.  In addition, distribute the items across a number of refrigerators/freezers if possible, to avoid concentrations in one location.

If you would like to discuss the insurance of those items, please contact the insurance team at finance-insurance@glasgow.ac.uk .