The obligation
Tower cranes must be design-registered before supply and item-registered before use. PCBUs must not allow use of an unregistered tower crane.
Under WHS Regulation 243, the design of a tower crane (including self-erecting) must be registered before it is supplied. Under WHS Regulation 244-245, altered designs may also require registration. Item registration must be obtained before the crane is used at a workplace. A PCBU or person with management or control must not direct or allow a worker to use an unregistered tower crane.
- What
- Tower cranes must be design-registered before supply and item-registered before use. PCBUs must not allow use of an unregistered tower crane.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Tower Cranes — Design and Item Registration Requirements 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 > Registration § 3.3.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Tower Cranes — Design and Item Registration Requirements is a WHS obligation under Tower Cranes (NSW). In short, Tower cranes must be design-registered before supply and item-registered before use. PCBUs must not allow use of an unregistered tower crane.
What changed recently?
Tower Cranes — Design and Item Registration Requirements was last updated on 13 August 2026.
