The obligation
Whoever manages or controls plant such as cranes must have it maintained, inspected and, where needed, tested by a competent person following the manufacturer's instructions.
Regulation 213 sets this duty; where following the manufacturer's or a competent person's recommendations is not reasonably practicable, inspection and testing must happen annually. Inspections should pick up wear and tear, corrosion and damaged parts that could make the plant unsafe. Shore-based cranes should have annual, routine and pre-operational inspections and maintenance.
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- Whoever manages or controls plant such as cranes must have it maintained, inspected and, where needed, tested by a competent person following the manufacturer's instructions.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Inspection, testing and maintenance of cranes and plant used in stevedoring is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Managing risks in stevedoring > Plant and Equipment > Cranes.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Inspection, testing and maintenance of cranes and plant used in stevedoring is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). In short, Whoever manages or controls plant such as cranes must have it maintained, inspected and, where needed, tested by a competent person following the manufacturer's instructions.
What changed recently?
Inspection, testing and maintenance of cranes and plant used in stevedoring was last updated on 17 October 2026.