Common use of HANDLING OF PLANT Clause in Contracts

HANDLING OF PLANT. The Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that, where supplied by the Supplier; 2.1 The operator or driver of the Plant is fully competent to a recognised standard and deemed to be so by a qualified assessor. The operator or driver must have PTS including AC/DC electrified lines unless the Contract specifically states PTS is not required. 2.2 The operator or driver is authorised by the Supplier to operate the type of Plant for the purposes for which the Plant is to be used. The operator or driver must carry the appropriate proficiency certificate whilst operating the Plant. 2.3 The operator or driver complies with current standards relating to hours of work and all records relating to the operator’s or driver’s working hours are kept and made available for inspection at the request of the Hirer. 2.4 A Drugs and Alcohol policy compatible with current railway standards is maintained and that records of testing and screening is kept for a minimum 3 years and is available for inspection by the Hirer. 2.5 Where requested, a fully qualified and competent emergency fitter who holds a current PTS certificate is available to attend the site at any reasonable time. 2.6 At the commencement of the Hire Period, an “emergency arrangements” information sheet is supplied to the Hirer which lists, for example, but without limitation, the location of stop controls and fire extinguishers together with emergency contact telephone numbers. 2.7 Any operator, driver or emergency fitter supplied by the Supplier shall be provided with suitable protective equipment for use on site. 2.8 Any operator, driver or emergency fitter supplied by the Supplier shall have agreed to be screened for the use of alcohol and drugs in accordance with the current standards for the application of “for cause” alcohol and drugs screening when requested to do so by the Hirer. 2.9 The operator or driver is informed of the name of the Hirer’s authorised representative who shall brief the operator or driver as to the tasks the operator or driver is to undertake to ensure that they fully understand any hazards to theirs or others health, safety and welfare on site. The Hirer shall not allow any other person to operate such Plant without the Supplier’s prior written consent.

HANDLING OF PLANT. The Supplier shall be responsible for ensuring that, where supplied by the Supplier; 2.1 The operator or driver of the Plant is fully competent to a recognised standard and deemed to be so by a qualified assessor. The operator or driver must have PTS including AC/DC electrified lines unless the Contract specifically states PTS is not required. 2.2 The operator or driver is authorised by the Supplier to operate the type of Plant for the purposes for which the Plant is to be used. The operator or driver must carry the appropriate proficiency certificate whilst operating the Plant. 2.3 The operator or driver complies with current standards relating to hours of work and all records relating to the operator’s or driver’s working hours are kept and made available for inspection at the request of the Hirer. 2.4 A Drugs and Alcohol policy compatible with current railway standards is maintained and that records of testing and screening is kept for a minimum 3 years and is available for inspection by the Hirer. 2.5 Where requested, a fully qualified and competent emergency fitter who holds a current PTS certificate is available to attend the site at any reasonable time. 2.6 At the commencement of the Hire Period, an “emergency arrangements” information sheet is supplied to the Hirer which lists, for example, but without limitation, the location of stop controls and fire extinguishers together with emergency contact telephone numbers. 2.7 Any operator, driver or emergency fitter supplied by the Supplier shall be provided with suitable protective equipment for use on site. 2.8 Any operator, driver or emergency fitter supplied by the Supplier shall have agreed to be screened for the use of alcohol and drugs in accordance with the current standards for the application of “for cause” alcohol and drugs screening when requested to do so by the Hirer. 2.9 The operator or driver is informed of the name of the Hirer’s authorised representative who shall brief the operator or driver as to the tasks the operator or driver is to undertake to ensure that they he fully understand understands any hazards to theirs his or others health, safety and welfare on site. The Hirer shall not allow any other person to operate such Plant without the Supplier’s prior written consent.