The obligation
A safe work method statement must be prepared before high risk construction work involving tower cranes starts.
Under WHS Regulation section 299, a PCBU carrying out high risk construction work must ensure a SWMS is prepared, or has already been prepared by another person. High risk construction work includes work involving a risk of a person falling more than two metres, work near energised electrical installations, and work at a workplace with movement of powered mobile plant.
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- A safe work method statement must be prepared before high risk construction work involving tower cranes starts.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe work method statements for tower crane work 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 > Planning and Design.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe work method statements for tower crane work is a WHS obligation under Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). In short, A safe work method statement must be prepared before high risk construction work involving tower cranes starts.
What changed recently?
Safe work method statements for tower crane work was last updated on 19 October 2026.