CPA Crane Hire

Under the terms of the standard CPA Crane Hire agreement, the crane and operator are the responsibility of the Customer whilst under their supervision and control. The Customers’ Appointed Person is responsible for planning the lift and all the personnel and equipment involved.

In addition, under CPA Model conditions, the Customer must provide the following insurance cover:

• Loss of or damage to our plant and equipment whilst on site and under the customers’ control.
• Loss of or damage to goods whilst being lifted.
• Continuing hiring charges whilst the equipment is unable to work as a result of loss or damage.
• Legal Liability – injury to the driver/operator whilst under the supervision and control of the Customer along with injury to third parties, including damage to their property, arising from the crane operations.

For hires under CPA crane hire agreements, it is important to note the following:

The Customers’ Appointed Person must have the knowledge, understanding of and training in all aspects of the lifting operation.
The Crane Owner must supply a competent operator and a crane fit for the intended purpose.

BS7121 – Safe Use of Cranes gives a full description of such duties.

It may be necessary to arrange additional insurance when hiring mobile cranes especially due to the high values of some equipment. This can be arranged by us on behalf of the Customer

In summary: under a CPA Crane Hire agreement, it is the Customers’ responsibility to fully plan, control, supervise and insure the crane operation and personnel.