ABOUT
We pride ourselves that our good reputation is well deserved; we offer a high quality, safe and dependable service at every level.
ABOUT US
Hassle free crane hire and contract lifting.
With our hassle free approach, Berry Cranes has established a strong foothold in both the mobile crane and contract lift industry.
Since 2000 starting as an owner/driver with some 20 years previous experience in the industry, Neil Berry has steadily expanded the company to include a fleet of modern mobile truck mounted and all terrain cranes. We can also provide a huge selection of high quality lifting equipment associated within the crane industry.
Due to the steady expansion of the business, Neil has managed to retain the same commitment, quality and customer service that earned him his reputation as an exceptional supplier back when he was an owner/driver.
With a team of highly motivated and skilled staff, we maintain maximum flexibility and a highly professional service still available 24 hours 7 days a week. It is still not uncommon to see Neil on site be it at the levers of a mobile crane or planning your next lifting operation.
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EXPERIENCE
From hot tubs to satellite arrays, we have experience in lifting a wide range of items throughout our time in the crane hire industry.
COMMITMENT
We strive to provide first-class service to all our customers, and ensure health and safety are a priority with all the work we undertake.
QUALITY
We supply modern and environmentally friendly equipment supplied by the industry’s leading manufacturers.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer service is our number one priority, and we continue to be flexible and provide a high-quality service.
“What an amazing company, couldn't have asked for any more. Lovely office staff, very efficiant, and the guys on site were very professional.”
“We have been working with Neil Berry and his team for many years both professionally and personally. For our recent Hot Tub lift the team organised themselves around the delivery time which was strict. They were pros. Made us feel at ease with the lift, and achieved it in a timely manner, with all the security and protection required to ensure no damage was done to our driveway. I would and do recommend them highly.”
OUR TEAM
APPOINTED PERSON
The role of the appointed person, as defined by BS7121 part 1, is to provide a safe system of work for all lifting operations which are properly planned and adequately supervised. This includes the preparation of a comprehensive risk assessment and an adequate method statement. As well as selecting the correct crane for the lift the Appointed Person must also select the appropriate load handling accessories, the method of attaching the load to the crane and calculate the down rating of the accessories where necessary to ensure a safe operation.
CRANE SUPERVISOR
The crane supervisor should direct and supervise the lifting operation, ensuring that these are carried out in accordance with the method statement. The crane supervisor should be competent and suitably trained and should have sufficient authority to stop the lifting operation if the supervisor considers it dangerous to proceed.
CRANE OPERATOR
The crane operator should be responsible for correct operation of the crane in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and within the safe system of work. The crane driver should only respond to a signal from the slinger to carry out initial lifting of the load, and then only to signals from one slinger/signaller, who should be easily identified, during the remainder of the lifting operation
SIGNALLER
The signaller should be responsible for relaying the signal from the slinger to the crane driver. The signaller may be responsible for directing movement of the crane and load instead of the slinger, provided that only one person is responsible at any time.
SLINGER
The slinger should be responsible for attaching and detaching the load to and from the crane load lifting attachment, and for using the correct lifting accessories and equipment in accordance with the operation plan.
The slinger should direct initial movement of the crane. If there is more than one slinger, only one slinger should direct initial movement.
HEALTH & SAFETY
We at Berry Cranes Ltd recognise our duties under the health and safety at work etc act 1974 and the accompanying protective legislation. We will endeavour to meet the requirements of this legislation so as to ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy working environment. Our managers and supervisory staff are informed of their responsibilities to ensure they take all reasonable precautions, to ensure the safety, health and welfare of those that are likely to be affected by our undertaking.
Berry Cranes Ltd recognises so far as is reasonably practicable the duty to ensure the following:
- To provide and maintain a safe place of work, safe systems of work, safe equipment and a healthy and safe environment.
- To ensure that hazards are identified and regular assessments of risks are undertaken.
- To provide information, instruction and training as is necessary to ensure employees and others are assured of a safe and healthy working environment.
- Promoting the awareness of health and safety and encouraging health and safety best practise throughout our organisation.
- To ensure we are taking the appropriate protective and preventive measures.
- To ensure that we have access to competent advice and are able to secure compliance with our statutory duties.
- In order that we can achieve our objectives, and ensure our employees recognise their duties under health and safety legislation whilst at work, we must ensure that we inform them of their duty to take reasonable care of themselves and others that may be affected by their activities. We ensure our employees are informed of their obligations to ensure they co-operate with management and adhere with Berry Cranes Ltd safety rules which are provided within the employee safety handbook.
Managing Director
Neil Berry