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Tower crane code of practice 2017

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)
The Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017 is an approved Queensland code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld). It provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), d...
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Erection and Dismantling of Tower Cranes

Jul 2026
PCBUs and persons with management or control must ensure erection and dismantling is performed by competent persons following the manufactur...
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Planning and Design Obligations Before Using a Tower Crane

Jul 2026
PCBUs must ensure tower cranes are designed, selected, and positioned to eliminate or minimise risks before work commences, including site a...
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Plant Registration and Licensing Requirements

Jul 2026
Tower cranes are registrable plant under Queensland WHS Regulation; registration must be obtained before use and operators must hold a valid...
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Safe Use and Operation of Tower Cranes

Jul 2026
Persons with management or control must ensure tower cranes are used only for their designed purpose, with safe load charts, exclusion zones...
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