The obligation
Where several duty holders share a duty for mobile crane work, each must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with the others.
WHS Act section 46 requires each person with a duty in relation to the same matter to, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult, co-operate and co-ordinate activities with all other duty holders. Duty holders sharing a workplace or activity should exchange information to establish who is doing what and work in a coordinated way so all risks are eliminated or minimised.
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- What
- Where several duty holders share a duty for mobile crane work, each must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with the others.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2024 – Consulting, Cooperating and Coordinating with Other Duty Holders is a WHS requirement set out in Mobile crane Code of Practice 2024 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Introduction – consultation.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2024 – Consulting, Cooperating and Coordinating with Other Duty Holders is a WHS obligation under Mobile crane Code of Practice 2024 (QLD). In short, Where several duty holders share a duty for mobile crane work, each must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with the others.
What changed recently?
Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2024 – Consulting, Cooperating and Coordinating with Other Duty Holders was last updated on 19 October 2026.