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Tower cranes

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL)
Tower cranes are a class of plant regulated under Australia's model Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework. Safe Work Australia has published a Model Code of Practice: Tower Cranes that jurisdictions (NSW, QLD, WA, etc.)...
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Legislation date 1 Apr 2025 Latest change across 1 topic

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Model Code of Practice: Tower Cranes (Safe Work Australia)

Aug 2026
Safe Work Australia's model Code of Practice for tower cranes, adopted by WHS jurisdictions. Sets practical duties for PCBUs on design, erec...
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NSW Tower Cranes Code of Practice 2025

Aug 2026
SafeWork NSW approved Code of Practice for tower cranes (2025 edition), replacing the prior version. Applies to all PCBUs with management or...
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WA Tower Cranes Code of Practice (April 2025)

Aug 2026
WorkSafe WA approved Code of Practice for tower cranes, published April 2025. Applies to PCBUs in Western Australia operating, erecting or d...
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