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· The Standard Terms of Conditions of Hire , which are continuously revised , are made available to all members .

· Engagement in promotion and maintenance of good relations with manufacturers and suppliers to the industry .

· Engagement with government structures on matters concerning the plant hire industry .

· Opposition against any legislation or actions that are adverse or detrimental to the interests of the members of the association , including all negotiations with Government departments for any new legislation introduced for the hire industry .

· Expert advice from four branches throughout the country .

· Liaison with various bodies regarding acceptance of CPHA ’ s Conditions of Hire and the betterment of relations with plant hire clients .

· The opportunity to participate in social events and to attend seminars and conferences organised by the Association . · Access to a centralized database of registered operators .

Tel : + 27 11 420 1955 | Email : cpha @ cpha . co . za

HELLO HIRE INDUSTRY

The Contractors Plant Hire Association ( CPHA ) has a very high standard of Ethics . Some of these are highlighted as follows :

• Members shall at all times conduct their business activities with the utmost good faith and integrity .

• A member shall offer advice and service only in areas where it is proficient to render such advice and service .

• Members will employ and assign to each piece of plant , with only operators who are currently familiar and qualified with that piece of plant .

• All plant and equipment shall be maintained to a satisfactory standard and will not be allowed to operate on site unless all necessary safety standards have been met .

• Members shall carry liability insurance to provide adequate and reasonable protection to the public against liability arising from their plant and or operation .

• Statements , by or on behalf of members , whether in advertisements , or otherwise , must be factual and must not contain misleading or extravagant claims .

• In hiring out equipment , members will present a truthful representation of the equipment , its capabilities and the service being offered .

For a complete document of the code of ethics for members , or to discuss member conduct with the association ’ s Ethics Committee , contact the CPHA . Tel : + 27 11 420 1955 | Email : cpha @ cpha . co . za

www . equipmentandhire . co . za

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