Contract Hire Services

A hirer who wants a lift to be undertaken but does not have the relevant expertise should ask D&F Supercranes to undertake a contract lift.

Contact Darren Gorrett today to discuss your Contract Lift Crane Hire requirements on 07976 572993

D & F Supercranes Ltd

Contract Lift Hire

Under this standard agreement, the crane and all personnel required, (lift supervisor, crane operator, appointed person, banksman, slinger) and accessory equipment are the responsibility of us, the crane owner, together with all the insurance implications.

As part of our service, we will provide site visits, general crane consultation, tailored method statements, risk assessments, crane, personnel and accessories.

You can leave everything to do with the lift to us, from the planning stage through to lift completion.

You will have a dedicated team of Crane Operators, Slinger/Banksmen, Appointed Persons and Crane Supervisors to ensure a smooth, safe and timely operation.

If you would like friendly professional advice or would like to discuss your crane hire requirements in more detail, then please contact Darren on 07976 572993 who will be happy to help you.

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CPA Contract Lift or CPA Crane Hire Terms

Unsure which type of crane hire terms are most suitable for you?

Then review the chart below to find out who is responsible for what under the different terms of contract.

If you would like to talk to someone about your lift requirements then please contact us on 07976 572993

We will:

Carry out a site survey, write a Method Statement, Risk Assessment, Lifting Plan to ensure the lift is carefully planned, executed to the highest standard and the safest way possible.

To complement our Contract Lift Service we can take care of liasing with Local Authorities to obtain Road Closure Permits, Meter Bay Suspensions all in house!

Carry out all work as per British Standard 7121 (Safe Use of Cranes and Lorry Loaders) and LOLER (Lifting Operation & Lifting Equipment Regulations).

Supply the Appointed Person, lift supervisors and slinger / signallers.

Supply suitable Hiab Vehicle under CPA Contract Lift Terms & Conditions.

Organise and control the lifting operation under CPA Contract Lift Insurance Cover.

Insurance

Your insurance implications under CPA Contract Lift would be as follows:-

In respect of lifted goods, any sum in excess of £25,000. In respect of loss or damage to other property or death or injury to other persons normally provided under public liability insurance, in excess of £5 million.

Ground conditions. Inability of the goods to withstand the lifting operation.

Confused about the different types of personnel you require to perform a lift?

Well don't be. At D & F Supercranes Ltd we have the crane lift staff that are required for any type of lift. We can supply all the necessary personnel to ensure your crane hire requirements are carried out in a professional manner and most importantly meet current health and safety regulations.

For all Contract Lifts we supply the:

Appointed Person – responsible for carrying out the site survey and planning the lifting operation. He will have overall responsibility of the lift and will prepare a Method Statement, Risk Assessment, Lifting Plan and hand this over to the Lift Supervisor to carry out the works on site. The AP must select an appropriate crane, chose the correct accessories, determine the personnel level and outline their specific roles. In order to comply with British Standards (BS7121) and LOLER regulations, an AP must be trained and competent. Any changes on site must first be authorised by the Appointed Person prior to commencement of works.

Crane/Lift Supervisor – British Standards 7121 state that a competent and trained person must be present who is responsible for the lifting operations on the day with overall authority under the Appointed Person. He will be responsible for ensuring any lift is set up and carried out as detailed in the method statement and risk assessments. This person is in charge whilst the Lifting Operation takes place from start to finish.

Slinger/Signaller - responsible for directing the lorry loader and attaching the loads. Whilst not in control of the Lift Supervisor, Slinger’s are very useful where lifting is being performed blind - ie on rooftops or rear of properties with the aid of Two Way Radios.

EMPLOYING ORGANISATION - The Organisation requiring the load to be moved.

HIRED CRANE - Hired and Managed

The employing organisation must:

Carry out all work in accordance with BS7121
Supply the "appointed person"
Plan the lift and operate a safe system of work
Ensure that the crane hired is of a suitable type and capacity
Check the credentials of the crane hire company and certification supplied

The crane owner has a duty to:

Provide a crane that is properly maintained, tested and certificated
Provide a competent driver

CONTRACT LIFT - Fully Contracted

The employing organisation specifies:

That all work is to be undertaken in accordance with BS7121
That the Contractor is to supply the "appointed person"
What information and/or services will be provided to the contractor by the employing organisation

The contractor is responsible for: