The obligation
A PCBU must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other duty holders for the same tower crane matter, so far as is reasonably practicable.
More than one business or undertaking may be responsible for the same health and safety matters, because they are involved in the same activities or share the same workplace. One person can have more than one duty, and more than one person can have the same duty at the same time. When cranes share the same air space but are sited on different workplaces, you must consult, cooperate and coordinate with all other persons who have a WHS duty for those crane operations.
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- What
- A PCBU must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other duty holders for the same tower crane matter, so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Shared duties where several PCBUs manage tower crane risks 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) / Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Shared duties where several PCBUs manage tower crane risks is a WHS obligation under Tower Cranes (NT). In short, A PCBU must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other duty holders for the same tower crane matter, so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Shared duties where several PCBUs manage tower crane risks was last updated on 17 October 2026.