FAQ's
I Need Something Lifted, What Do I Do?
You have two options, carrying out a lift under CPA Conditions or a Contract Lift:
CPA Conditions Lift – Essentially the responsibility lies with the client and is covered by the clients insurance. The Crane (and potentially Operator) will be hired in, the client will handle all other parts. A consultant could be used to assist.
Contract Lift – A Contract Lift is designed and orchestrated by the Crane Company you are contracting to carry out the operation. It will be their responsibility to ensure all the planning and preparation is carried out meeting all legal requirements. This includes any Road Closures, Crane hire and all paperwork drawn up by competent and qualified Appointed person. The lifting operation will be covered by the Crane Companies insurance and they will be responsible for the smooth and safe running.
What Is An Appointed Person?
An Appointed Person is generally the person within a Crane Company who will be responsible for planning contract lifts or acting as a consultant for lifting operations. To comply with legal requirements (LOLER Regulations and British Standards Bs7121), the Appointed Person must be trained and competent.
How Can I Check If Someone Is Trained & Competent?
The Construction Plant Competence Scheme came into effect in 2003 and is a single card scheme that any operative is required to have in order to work within the industry. There are different categories of card which covers 62 areas. The scheme is industry led and is governed by a management committee keeping it relevant. Card Holders are subject to both Theory and Practical tests and Health and Safety is a key component. To check someone card you are able to use this online facility below:
How Much Notice Do You Need For A Lifting Operation?
Different Lifting operations have various requirements and factors and this will determine different timescales such as Road Closures and Local Authority Work Permits so the more notice the better. However for a lift that does not require intricacies such as those detailed above, Lift Assist would require a minimum of three days to ensure a full and proper site survey/assessment, consultation with client and relevant paperwork to be drawn up.
Where Do You Operate?
Lift Assist are based and work predominately within London and the South East but we have been requested and are happy to assist whereever needed.
This is just a basic guide to try and cover some of the questions we are often initially asked, however, we are just at the end of the phone….call us for more information.
For independent advice, you will find every industry will have its own governing body. The Construction Plant-Hire Association is the governing body (CPA) for this type of work. Please find the link below:
Our Key Services
Whatever your project entails, we have the experience and know how to help you plan and execute your lift, no matter the complexity.
TRADE QUALIFICATIONS
Our team are full qualified in lift operations and heavy lifting to be able to work to the highest standards that we expect from our staff. We operate in a safe and controlled working environment on all of our sites to ensure the safety of our workers and anyone within the vicinity of the work being done.
CPA (CONSTRUCTION PLANT HIRE ASSOCIATION) MEMBERS
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is the leading trade association for this sector in the UK and CPA Members supply 85% of hired plant to the construction industry.
CPA is committed to providing Members with first class support services to help them run their business.
The CPA Model Conditions for plant hire agreements are fair to both hire company and customer: they clarify each party’s responsibilities and, are well respected within the industry.
Members have access to comprehensive advice on business problems, as well as links to insurance, financial and other support services. All Members are kept up to date with email alerts, and through the quarterly CPA Bulletin.
CPCS APPOINTED PERSONS: LIFTING OPERATIONS A61
CITB are the Industry Training Board and a partner in the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry in England, Scotland and Wales.
CITB are dedicated to ensuring the construction workforce has the right skills for now and the future based on our three strategic priorities – Careers, Standards and Qualifications, and Training and Development.
Their mission: To attract and support the development of people to construct a better Britain.
Their vision: For British construction to have a recognised, world-class, innovative approach to developing its workforce to deliver quality in the built environment.
