
CPA CRANE HIRE
At BJW Cranes we work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) and in agreement with BS7121 (“The Safe Use of Cranes”) standards when we are providing CPA Crane Hire to businesses across the country.
As part of the conditions of the CPA Model for the Crane Hire, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the welfare of the crane operator as well as to ensure the safe operation of the crane itself.
If you are looking for CPA Hire and are the customer/hirer then your responsibilities are follows:
- All work you perform with your CPA Crane Hire must be done so in accordance with BS 7121 and LOLER regulations.
- Have a capable ‘Appointed Person’* who has the experience, knowledge and understanding of each and every aspect of CPA operations and crane hire lifting solutions.
- Provide a fully-qualified ‘Slinger/Signaller’* for the entirety of the operation.
- Outline a plan for the lift as well as operating a safe work system.
- Make sure all Method Statements and Risk Assessments are provided. (RAMS)
- Ensure the CPA Hire is to a suitable capacity and type.
- Check certification for the crane is supplied by the crane hire company.
Here at BJW Cranes we have a duty to:
- Provide a crane from within our fleet that is properly certificated, tested and maintained.
- Provide a competent* operative.
Additionally, the party must also evaluate and organise full insurance cover for the lifting operation. The policy must be inclusive of loss or damage to lifted loads as well as loss or damage to the crane itself and lost revenue.
Under standard CPA Hire terms and conditions, the customer must also provide their own insurance cover for the following:
- Loss or damage to our CPA Hire whilst on site.
- Loss or damage to the goods lifted.
- Ongoing hire charges, which would occur whilst the crane is ‘off the road’ for repairs following any damage.
- Public liability, injury to operator, injury to third parties inclusive of damage to their property.
*as defined by CPA Model Conditions for the Hiring of Plant