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Tower crane work near overhead powerlines must be electrically safe, with exclusion zones stated in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
Under Electrical Safety Act section 30, a PCBU must ensure its business is conducted in an electrically safe way, including potential contact with overhead powerlines when operating a tower crane. The Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 states exclusion zones for working near overhead powerlines, and consultation on the risks should occur with the relevant electricity entity and other relevant parties.
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- Tower crane work near overhead powerlines must be electrically safe, with exclusion zones stated in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Working near overhead and underground electric lines 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?
Working near overhead and underground electric lines is a WHS obligation under Tower crane code of practice 2017 (QLD). In short, Tower crane work near overhead powerlines must be electrically safe, with exclusion zones stated in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
What changed recently?
Working near overhead and underground electric lines was last updated on 19 October 2026.