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Sets out who the Code applies to (PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, importers, workers) and how compliance with it satisfies WHS Act duties relating to tower cranes.
An approved Queensland code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, listed as an approved code from 1 July 2017. It gives practical guidance on managing risks of luffing, hammerhead (including topless) and self-erecting tower cranes, including working near overhead and underground electric lines and near other plant such as other cranes and concrete placement booms, as well as use, inspection and maintenance.
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- What
- Sets out who the Code applies to (PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, importers, workers) and how compliance with it satisfies WHS Act duties relating to tower cranes.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017 – Overview and Scope 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 > Overview § 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017 – Overview and Scope is a WHS obligation under Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). In short, Sets out who the Code applies to (PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, importers, workers) and how compliance with it satisfies WHS Act duties relating to tower cranes.
What changed recently?
Tower Crane Code of Practice 2017 – Overview and Scope was last updated on 19 October 2026.