The obligation
A major inspection of a tower crane must be carried out by a competent person who is a registered professional engineer, or under their supervision.
Under the WHS Regulations, a competent person is someone who has gained the knowledge and skills to carry out the task through training, qualification or experience. For a major inspection of a tower crane, the competent person must also be registered under a law that provides for the registration of professional engineers. A WHS regulator can also decide that a person is a competent person.
- What
- A major inspection of a tower crane must be carried out by a competent person who is a registered professional engineer, or under their supervision.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Inspection and Maintenance Obligations for Tower Cranes is a WHS requirement set out in Tower Cranes (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Code of Practice – Tower Cranes (NT) / Inspection and Testing.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Inspection and Maintenance Obligations for Tower Cranes is a WHS obligation under Tower Cranes (NT). In short, A major inspection of a tower crane must be carried out by a competent person who is a registered professional engineer, or under their supervision.
What changed recently?
Inspection and Maintenance Obligations for Tower Cranes was last updated on 19 October 2026.