The obligation
The NSW Tower Cranes Code gives PCBUs practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of working with tower cranes.
The Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act and WHS Regulations where a tower crane is operated and where tower crane equipment is used or stored. It includes references to the legal requirements under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations and may be a useful reference for other persons interested in those duties. An inspector may refer to an approved code of practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice.
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- The NSW Tower Cranes Code gives PCBUs practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of working with tower cranes.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Tower Cranes Code of Practice (NSW) — Overview and Scope is a WHS requirement set out in Tower Cranes (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Tower Cranes > Overview § s.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Tower Cranes Code of Practice (NSW) — Overview and Scope is a WHS obligation under Tower Cranes (NSW). In short, The NSW Tower Cranes Code gives PCBUs practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of working with tower cranes.
What changed recently?
Tower Cranes Code of Practice (NSW) — Overview and Scope was last updated on 19 October 2026.