No personnel other than those employed or trained by PLA will be authorised to operate any of the systems installed by PLA. No re-location or change in position of any of equipment can be permitted without prior consultation with the PLA engineer. All equipment must be returned to PLA in good working order and in the condition it was before hire commenced. Any damage or loss to equipment will be charged to the hirer at new retail price. All equipment remains the property of PLA (Carl Cresson)
All prices are quoted in British pounds, Equipment will be charged for at a daily rate from when the equipment is delivered to the client to when it is returned to PLA regardless whether the equipment is used or not. Quotations are valid for 30 days from date of quote.
Full payment and a copy of these terms are required on the day of hire. Full payment must be received within 28 days of invoice unless previously agreed in writing by PLA.
PLA reserve the right to retain all or part of the deposit, to the value of costs incurred for materials and labour to that date.
All equipment belonging to PLA must be covered by client's insurance policy for loss/accidental damage/public liability
PLA has a strict Health and Safety policy which is put into practice on every job, no matter how big or small. Below you will find our Health & Safety Policy Statement
It is the policy of PLA to seek to provide, as far as is reasonably practicable, safe and healthy working conditions for employees and freelance sub-contractors and to ensure that any work undertaken by the Company does not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. The aims and objectives of the policy are: - To promote and maintain standards of safety, health and welfare that comply fully with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other relevant legislation and codes of practice. To protect employees, freelance sub-contractors and others, including the public, from foreseeable work hazards. To provide all employees and freelance sub-contractors with the necessary information, instruction, training and supervision needed to ensure that safe working practices are adhered to and safety awareness is developed. To ensure that employees and freelance sub-contractors are aware of their responsibilities to take care of themselves and others. To encourage consultation and co-operation, and where necessary consult with outside bodies in order to maintain a safe working environment. The provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to heath. Making arrangement for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances. The maintenance of any place of work under the employer's control, in a condition that is safe and without risks to health and the provision of maintenance of means of access to and egress from it that are safe and without such risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
Each person is responsible to be informed of all matters regarding Health & Safety and the requirements relating thereto. The implementation of all such Health & safety requirements are the responsibility of each person, employees and freelance sub-contractors. The responsibility of employees and freelance sub-contractors conferred on them by section 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, are to: - take care of his/her own safety and that of others - make proper use of any safety devices and protective clothing equipment provided - observe safety rules at all times - report any accidents / deficiencies and assist with investigations. Employees and freelance sub-contractors are asked to familiarise themselves with safe working procedures, brief details on which to follow.
All ladders shall be regularly checked and any defects noted should be reported immediately. This check shall be at three monthly intervals.
The Company has attempted to identify all hazardous operations and to provide suitable protective equipment. However, freelance sub-contractors are obliged to provide their own personal protective equipment. Employees are obliged to use the equipment provided on a regular basis.
The Company will make every effort to reduce both the likelihood and severity of fire, and ask employees and freelance sub-contractors to be vigilant, report anything that could be hazardous, and to acquaint themselves with the posted fire precautions and drill procedure. Employees and freelance sub-contractors should only attempt to fight a fire, where it is safe and practical to do so.
The Company will provide safety training necessary to comply with statutory and common law duty of care requirements. The need for such training will be regularly reviewed.
Employees and freelance sub-contractors must at all times abide by the rules and regulations in force for the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment. All employees and freelance sub-contractors are subject to the standard disciplinary procedure as laid down by the Company in the event of non compliance regards the health and safety policy statement.
Regular inspection of all aspects relative to the working environment of PLA are checked to ensure ongoing safety. These risk assessments cover fire, general and specific working practices, machinery safe access, dangers of potential electrical shock, falling from heights, hazardous materials, etc. If for whatever reason any of the above are believed to be potentially dangerous in any way, these circumstances are investigated so a safer working policy can quickly be implemented.
All work equipment is maintained and periodically inspected by competent companies / persons as required to their specific use including by our own in-house qualified personnel. Where specific risks are involved with the use of such machinery or equipment, there use is restricted to qualified personnel. As is any work maintenance or modification carried out to such machinery or equipment. Information and instruction / training as to health and safety measures to be taken in using such equipment, is given by experienced personnel and all information and instruction in written form is readily available as required. All machinery / equipment is of course adequately guarded as necessary to the moving parts, blades and emissions of sparks / dust etc.
1988 The company keeps data on file of all materials and their risks used within the premises, even though some of those substances may only be used from time to time. The company as a matter of course does not use many substances hazardous to health. All containers are clearly marked with their contents and hazard warnings
1989 All electrical equipment is PAT tested etc., in accordance with the 1989 Electricity at Work Regulations, and all our electrical work complies with the 16th edition of the I.E.E. Regulations. Further, PLA conforms where applicable to BS 5550 and Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note GS50, "Electrical Safety at places of entertainment". also Health and Safety Guidance Note HS (R) 2S.
There are no statutory qualifications required before any persons can be engaged in PLA activities, however, the company strives to ensure each and every person has the necessary experience, training and if possible, qualifications for the specific function to be carried out.
Employees and freelance sub-contractors at PLA have an obligation to the company and themselves to use a variety of protective equipment at work and on site. These include gloves, overalls, face masks (carbon and filter), hard hats, safety boots, goggles, welding helmets and aprons.
Medical emergencies are dealt with by qualified First Aid Personnel. If the emergency is of such severity, either the injured person is taken direct to the nearest hospital or an ambulance is called.
Sub-contract crew are used by PLA. It is policy that any sub-contract crew are well known to the company in having the necessary experience, training and qualifications before contracting their services. Verification of either CVs and / or certificates and qualifications are checked as a matter of course required. The sub-contract hire rental stock is subject to inspection by qualified PLA personnel on arrival and where possible certificates of services / safety obtained from the supplying company.
No accidents came into the category of RIDDOR / Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences.
PROSECUTIONS / ENFORCEMENT NOTICES. PLA has had no prosecution or enforcement notices past, present or pending.