The obligation
Persons with management or control must ensure tower cranes are used only for their designed purpose, with safe load charts, exclusion zones, and wind speed limits observed.
Operational obligations include: using the crane only for its designed purpose (WHS Reg 206); maintaining exclusion zones; observing rated capacity and load charts; installing and using anemometers; managing wind speed limits; coordinating multi-crane operations to avoid collisions; and ensuring crane operators hold a current high-risk work licence. Mandatory anemometer fitment on all tower cranes is a specific Queensland requirement under this Code.
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- Persons with management or control must ensure tower cranes are used only for their designed purpose, with safe load charts, exclusion zones, and wind speed limits observed.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe Use and Operation of Tower Cranes is a WHS requirement set out in Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017 > Using a Tower Crane § 4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe Use and Operation of Tower Cranes is a WHS obligation under Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). In short, Persons with management or control must ensure tower cranes are used only for their designed purpose, with safe load charts, exclusion zones, and wind speed limits observed.
What changed recently?
Safe Use and Operation of Tower Cranes was last updated on 26 August 2026.
