The obligation
PCBUs must eliminate or minimise mobile crane risks so far as reasonably practicable, while designers, suppliers, officers and workers each hold their own duties.
PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that mobile cranes are provided and maintained in a safe condition and used, handled, stored and transported safely. A crane owner has management or control of the crane; under a hire arrangement, both the hirer and the supplier must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, it is safe to use.
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- PCBUs must eliminate or minimise mobile crane risks so far as reasonably practicable, while designers, suppliers, officers and workers each hold their own duties.
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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 – Who Has Duties for Mobile Cranes 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 – who has duties § 1.2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2024 – Who Has Duties for Mobile Cranes is a WHS obligation under Mobile crane Code of Practice 2024 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must eliminate or minimise mobile crane risks so far as reasonably practicable, while designers, suppliers, officers and workers each hold their own duties.
What changed recently?
Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2024 – Who Has Duties for Mobile Cranes was last updated on 19 October 2026.