Common use of Loading and Unloading Clause in Contracts

Loading and Unloading. Customer is responsible for the loading and unloading of the Goods and any equipment related thereto. IF WSECO EMPLOYEES ASSIST IN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE GOODS OR EQUIPMENT, CUSTOMER ASSUMES THE RISK OF ANY RESULTING DAMAGE OR INJURY AND SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS WSECO FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS, COST OR EXPENSE (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES) ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SAME, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY WSECO’S NEGLIGENCE OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF WSECO’S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR ASSIGNS.