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conditions. If you fail to notify us of such changes we take no responsibility for the continued protect the Equipment from vandalism and any other damage including, but not limited to,
use of the Equipment. damage caused by adverse weather conditions such as frost.
(vi)All components are to be returned in the exact dimensions supplied. Only Equipment
9. SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS provided by us and identified by us as such will be accepted at the end of the hire period.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all people who use the Equipment are properly (vii) You will be responsible for the equipment used for the loading and unloading of
instructed in its safe and correct use and that they are in possession of all instructions trenching and shoring equipment, including any lifting or other accessories used.
supplied by us. You are responsible for ensuring that any checks, testing, examinations
of the Equipment required by Employment and Health and Safety Legislation, and/or 12. ENVIRONMENTAL
any operating instructions we provide are carried out after delivery and for so long as You are responsible for all environmental consequences and environmental impact caused
the Equipment remains under your control. You specifically acknowledge and agree that as a result of your use of the Equipment, however so occurring and including but not
where an examination is to be carried out in accordance with any statutory regulations it being limited to any leaks or emissions stemming from the Equipment. You will keep us
is your responsibility to ensure that any examination is carried out within the prescribed indemnified from any claims made against us by third parties relating to environmental
inspection interval. You must ensure that the Equipment is not misused. Should we consider contamination or emissions or any other environmental issue caused by the Equipment
the site where the Equipment is to be delivered is in an unsafe condition or position, then during your period of hire.
we reserve the right to request you to render every possible assistance to make the site and
the Equipment safe to work on in accordance with all applicable health and safety legislation 13. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
and guidance. Failure to render the said assistance will entitle us to terminate the Contract Where any part of the Equipment is electrical it should normally be used with plugs and/
or suspend provision of the Services without any liability to us. Should we carry out an or sockets as fitted but if temporarily fitted with other suitable plugs or sockets, this must
inspection and our inspection reveal defects affecting the safety of the Equipment you will be carried out by a competent person who must also return it to its original condition. It
need to take appropriate action in relation to such item. will be your responsibility at all times to arrange a suitable supply of electricity for use with
the Equipment. Under no circumstances should electrical Equipment be used without it
10. WHEN YOUR SIGNATURE FOR RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT BECOMES being correctly earthed unless it is of double insulated specification. You will be responsible
EFFECTIVE for complying with the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and any
Where for administrative convenience, you or your agent are requested by us to sign relevant subsequent regulations during the period of your responsibility for the Equipment.
a receipt for the Equipment before it is handed over, you or your agent will be given the
opportunity to examine the Equipment when it is physically handed over to you or your
agent. The receipt will not be effective until immediately after the physical handover. 14. MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT, BREAKDOWN PROCEDURES AND
ACCIDENT REPORTING
11. RESPONSIBILITY OF HIRER (YOUR RESPONSIBILITY)
(i) You will be responsible for the loading and unloading of the Equipment at the address You must throughout the period of the Contract take good care of the Equipment and keep
yourself acquainted with the state and condition of the Equipment, ensuring that it remains
specified by you. You will also be responsible for the loading and unloading of the Equipment safe, serviceable and clean; carry out all User Routine Maintenance; order and pay for such
at our premises when the Equipment is transported by you or your agent. If we supply any consumable items as you shall require to operate and use the Equipment; and under no
person to assist you, he will be under your control at such times. circumstances must you make or endeavour to make any repairs, alterations or additions
(ii) Your responsibility for the Equipment begins when you or your agent receive to the Equipment or any part thereof nor permit any other person to do so without our
the Equipment. If it is delivered to you your responsibility begins on delivery. Your prior written consent. Any breakdown or any unsatisfactory working of Equipment must
responsibilities include safekeeping of the Equipment, and protection against the elements, be immediately notified to us. The Equipment must be returned to our premises for
theft, vandalism or improper use. You are responsible for the return of the Equipment or examination except where examination elsewhere has been mutually agreed upon. You
making clear arrangements with us for the collection of the Equipment at the end of hire. must notify us immediately if the Equipment is involved in any accident resulting in damage
Your responsibility ends only when the Equipment has been returned or collected and you to the Equipment or to other property, or injury to any person. No allowance for the hire
have our unqualified receipt for all of the Equipment. You must not sell or otherwise part charges or for the cost of repair will be made by us to you unless they have been specifically
with control of the Equipment. authorised in writing by us to carry out the repair. You will be responsible for the expense
(iii) For the purposes of smoke free legislation you control and manage the Equipment arising from any breakdown of the Equipment unless it is deemed by us to have been caused
under these terms and conditions, you must comply with the smoke free legislation. You by an inherent fault in the Equipment, normal running repairs or fair wear and tear. You
will indemnify us for any loss or damage caused by you failing to comply with the smoke shall be responsible for all loss and damage incurred by us including but not limited to
free legislation. that caused by your negligent misdirection or misuse of the Equipment whether by you or
(iv) You will indemnify us against any and every expense, liability, financial loss, claim or your employees or agents. You shall be responsible for all hire fees during such time as the
proceedings whatsoever, and in respect of any death or personal injury whatsoever or Equipment is idle due to such a breakdown.
damage to or loss of property whatsoever (other than the Equipment itself, which is
governed by Conditions 19 and 20) arising out of the delivery, use, non-use, repossession, 15. PROVISIONS RELATING TO WELFARE EQUIPMENT
collection or return of the Equipment or any part of it. (i) You will be responsible for ensuring that the site to which we deliver is firm and level and
(v) You should not remove, deface or cover up the name plates or marks which we have there will be free and unrestricted access for our delivery and/or service vehicle. You should
placed on Equipment, which indicates that it is the property that belongs to us. Nor will ensure that use of the Equipment is properly supervised in situations where the young,
you deface, alter or cover up any notices giving warnings, information or instructions about elderly or mentally or physically disabled (whether temporarily through drink or drugs or
the use of the Equipment. You must take all reasonable, adequate and proper measures to
otherwise) are or are likely to use the Equipment. You will be responsible for making good
NON SUSPENDABLE EQUIPMENT GROUPINGS
- Alloy / BOSS Towers - Fencing - Lever Hoists - Road Signs - Security Vaults - Traffic Lights
- Bowsers - Hoists - Mounted Vacuum Slab Lifters - Rubbish Chutes - Site Accommodation incl. - Tower Lights
- BUMPA Hoists - Ladder Hoists - Powered Access - Safety & Security Welfare & Toilets - Wire Rope Hoists
- Chain Hoists - Ladders - Road Plates - Scaffold Hoists - Skips incl. wire ropes