The obligation
Satellite concrete placing boom installations must be designed by an engineer in accordance with engineering principles or relevant technical standards.
Under section 22 of the WHS Act, a PCBU that designs plant or a structure for use at a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that it is designed to be without risks to health and safety. Factors for footings and foundations include the placing boom type and freestanding height.
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- Satellite concrete placing boom installations must be designed by an engineer in accordance with engineering principles or relevant technical standards.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Design of satellite concrete placing boom installations is a WHS requirement set out in Concrete pumping code of practice 2019 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Codes of Practice > Construction > Concrete Pumping.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Design of satellite concrete placing boom installations is a WHS obligation under Concrete pumping code of practice 2019 (QLD). In short, Satellite concrete placing boom installations must be designed by an engineer in accordance with engineering principles or relevant technical standards.
What changed recently?
Design of satellite concrete placing boom installations was last updated on 19 October 2026.