The Contractors Plant Hire Association (CPHA) has a very high standard of Ethics.
Members shall be loyal to and promote the image of the Association and not prejudice the reputation of the Association.
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 continue operating 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.
Members will exert every effort to anticipate their financial obligation and to meet them promptly when due.
Members should undertake to avoid any act / statement which may be damaging to the reputation and integrity of another member and shall treat all members with fairness and professional courtesy.
Statements, by or on behalf of members, whether in advertisements, or otherwise, must be factual and must not contain misleading or extravagant claims.
Members advertising shall be truthful and shall accurately represent the service that he is able to offer.
In hiring out equipment, members will present a truthful representation of the equipment, its capabilities and the service being offered.
Members will at all times display their membership certificates in a prominent position at their place of business and display the C.P.H.A. logo on their plant.
Should a membership be terminated, that member shall no longer display his certificate or logo on his equipment or in any way hold himself out to be a member of the Association.
Any member reported to be in breach of The Code of Ethics, will be required to appear before and discuss his actions with The Ethics Committee.
