Welcome to Swiers – Crane Hire in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Swiers Crane Hire offers crane hire services in Ripon, North Yorkshire – operating across Yorkshire and the North East of England. We provide competitive rate CPA model contracts on an all-terrain mobile crane with a 30 tonne capacity.

Our Services

  • 30 tonne capacity all-terrain mobile crane for hire
  • Appointed persons and slinger signallers
  • Crane hire under CPA model conditions
  • Site visits are available on request
  • Machine, lifting equipment and personnel are tested and hold relevant certification in accordance with:
    • Current health and safety legislation
    • Health & Safety At Work Act 1974
    • L.O.L.E.R (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
    • BS7121 (British Standard for the safe use of cranes)
  • Competitive Prices
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Service Options & Summary
The Hirer’s options explained

Under the terms of a Standard CPA Crane Hire Contract, the safe operation of the crane and the safety and welfare of its operator are the customer’s responsibility. It is up to the customer to supply the Appointed Person who has the knowledge, experience and understanding of all aspects of the lifting operation and who will be responsible for all aspects of planning and execution of the lift.

The Hirer must

  • Carry out all work in accordance with BS7121
  • Provide third party liability and hired in plant insurance
  • Plan the lift and operate a safe system of work
  • Check the credentials of the crane hire company personnel and certifications supplied

The Crane Owner has a duty to:

  • Provide a crane that is properly maintained, tested and certificated
  • Provide a competent Crane Operator

Under the terms of a standard CPA Contract Lift, the safe operation of the crane and the safety and welfare of its operator are the crane owner’s responsibility. It is up to the crane owner to supply the Appointed Person who will be responsible for all aspects of planning and execution of the lift.

The Hirer should

  • Specify that the Crane Owner is to supply the “Appointed Person”
  • Allow access to the site for a full survey to be performed for the Risk Assessment and Method Statement
  • Supply accurate information of the load to be lifted
  • Advise the Crane Owner of any potential hazards that are not evident from a site inspection including ground conditions

 The Crane Owner is responsible for

  • Supplying the “Appointed Person”
  • Planning the lift, and operation of a safe system of work (via Method Statement)

HSE Inspectors will expect to find

  • Lifting operations planned by trained, competent and appointed person(s);
  • Lifting plan / method statement prepared as part of the project H&S Plan;
  • Responsibilities established: clarify as to whether contract lifting or crane hire terms apply;
  • Crane outrigger support assessed i.e. identify loadings and load-bearing capacity of the ground;
  • Slinging arrangements planned and slinging undertaken by trained and competent persons;
  • Lifting operations supervised by trained persons and carried out in accordance with the lifting plan;
  • Maintenance of machines and equipment supported by up to date examination reports.

If an individual or organisation does not have expertise in lifting operations they must choose the Contract Lift option.

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Quick guide to requirements & responsibilities

CPA Crane Hire CPA Contract Lift
Supply of information of Lift/Ground Customer Customer
Selection of Cranes/Planning Customer Crane Hire Company
Method Statement Customer Crane Hire Company
Risk Assessment Customer Crane Hire Company
Appointed Person Customer Crane Hire Company
Slingers Customer Crane Hire Company
 Insurance Cover
Damage to crane Customer Crane Hire Company
Loss of hire during repair Customer Crane Hire Company
Lifted Goods Customer Crane Hire Company
Public Liability Customer Crane Hire Company

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01765 278376 or 07778 544345

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    Useful Links

    www.cpa.uk.net
    Construction and Plant-hire Association

    Guide to BS7121
    Summary of Requirements of BS7121 Parts 1 and 3