The obligation
Designers must ensure precast and tilt-up elements are designed to be safely manufactured, transported, erected, and used; design documentation must address lifting inserts, propping, and structural adequacy.
The Code imposes obligations on designers to consider safety at every lifecycle stage of a precast or tilt-up element. This includes specifying appropriate lifting inserts, connection details, propping requirements, and ensuring structural adequacy. Design documentation must be provided to downstream PCBUs to allow safe manufacture, transport, erection, and use. Designers must consult with affected parties where practicable.
- What
- Designers must ensure precast and tilt-up elements are designed to be safely manufactured, transported, erected, and used; design documentation must address lifting inserts, propping, and structural adequacy.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Design requirements for precast and tilt-up elements is a WHS requirement set out in Precast tiltup and concrete elements in building construction (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Precast tiltup and concrete elements in building construction > Design.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Design requirements for precast and tilt-up elements is a WHS obligation under Precast tiltup and concrete elements in building construction (NT). In short, Designers must ensure precast and tilt-up elements are designed to be safely manufactured, transported, erected, and used; design documentation must address lifting inserts, propping, and structural adequacy.
What changed recently?
Design requirements for precast and tilt-up elements was last updated on 26 August 2026.
