The obligation
The Code sets out duties and practical guidance for the safe erection, climbing, and dismantling of tower cranes, including competency, supervision, and plant-registration requirements.
PCBUs responsible for tower crane erection, climbing, and dismantling must follow the Code's guidance on: selecting a competent and licensed erection team; preparing the site and foundations; managing exclusion zones; ensuring the crane has current plant design registration; complying with the manufacturer's erection/dismantling manual; and conducting pre-erection inspections. Dismantling must be planned with equivalent rigour.
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- What
- The Code sets out duties and practical guidance for the safe erection, climbing, and dismantling of tower cranes, including competency, supervision, and plant-registration requirements.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Erection and Dismantling of Tower Cranes — Safe Work Requirements (WA) is a WHS requirement set out in Tower cranes (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Tower Cranes > Erection & Dismantling.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Erection and Dismantling of Tower Cranes — Safe Work Requirements (WA) is a WHS obligation under Tower cranes (WA). In short, The Code sets out duties and practical guidance for the safe erection, climbing, and dismantling of tower cranes, including competency, supervision, and plant-registration requirements.
What changed recently?
Erection and Dismantling of Tower Cranes — Safe Work Requirements (WA) was last updated on 25 August 2026.
