Terms & Conditions
Definitions of hire
The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 (LOLER) state the statutory regulations for lifting operations involving the use of cranes. This is supported by the British Standard code of practice BS7121 and in particular parts 1 & 3.
Both of these documents clearly define the responsibilities of the appointed person in planning lifting operations and the qualifications and duties of all personnel involved in lifting operations involving cranes.
Lifting Operations must:
- Comply fully with BS7121 & LOLER regulations
- Have a qualified and competent Appointed Person
- Have a detailed Method Statement
- Have a detailed Risk Assessment
- Have detailed drawings and lift plan
- Have full and adequate insurance cover
The Appointed Person is responsible for:
- The selection of the correct crane and lifting equipment
- Production of all required documentation
- Management of the lift
- Selection of the lift crew and allocation of duties
- Checking the credentials of the crane hire company and all relevant certification
Ground conditions
City Lifting will take no responsibility whatsoever for the ground conditions. As the "Hirer" the Client is entirely responsible for ground conditions and should ensure that the ground where cranes are to travel or stand is capable of withstanding the axle & outrigger loads to be imposed.
The above statement applies to both CPA hires and Contract Lifts.
City Lifting will endeavour to advise the client regarding ground conditions and supply suitable plates / mats where required, however, it is the hirers responsibility to obtain accurate data on the ground conditions and advise of any known underground services, voids or vaults as stated in BS7121, Safe Use of Cranes.
City Lifting stock a full range of support equipment and our site inspectors will be happy to advise you on the possible options and confirm expected outrigger loadings.
return to topWeather conditions
In the event of extreme weather conditions it may sometimes be necessary to suspend the lifting operation until such time as it is safe to proceed.
Although the safe workable wind speed varies from crane to crane, as a guide, the maximum wind speed at which lifting operations can take place is 10 metres per second (22 mph).
In the event that man riding duties are required, the maximum workable wind speed reduces to 7 metres per second (16 mph).
On occasion, local conditions and the safety of personnel may dictate that the Lift Supervisor and Crane Operator have to suspend lifting operations at a lower wind speed than specified above.
return to topCity Lifting are in no way liable for actions or events outside our control;
This includes but is not limited to;
- The given weights of the equipment to be lifted being incorrect
- Unexpected weather conditions
- Road Closures by police action
- Cancellation of City Lifting road closures or permits by the authorities due to emergency utilities work, political demonstrations or civil unrest
- Poor performance of parking control or enforcement authorities
Hand Signals
CPA contract lifting conditions available on request
