Contractors Plant-Hire Association’s Model Conditions (2001)

Conditions used when plant is hired out for use in the construction or civil engineering industries. To cover the risks attaching to him under CPA, the customer should insure: loss or damage to the plant on site and under his control; loss or damage to goods during loading/ unloading; continuing hire charges while the plant is unable to work following loss or damage; legal liability covering injury to the driver/operator together with third party injury/damage arising from the use of the plant. The owner is obliged to supply a competent driver but the hirer is liable for his negligence. The CPA also issues a crane hire agreement under which the customer is responsible for planning and supervision and ensuring a safe system of work.

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