The obligation
PCBUs managing or controlling tower crane plant must manage health and safety risks, prevent unauthorised alterations, and use plant only for its designed purpose under WHS Reg 203–213.
Under WHS Regulations 203–213, PCBUs with management or control of tower crane fixtures, fittings, or plant must: manage associated H&S risks; prevent unauthorised alterations or interference; use plant only for its designed purpose (unless risk is not increased); ensure guarding, operational controls, emergency stops, warning devices, and maintenance/inspection regimes are in place. The Code provides practical guidance on meeting these duties.
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- PCBUs managing or controlling tower crane plant must manage health and safety risks, prevent unauthorised alterations, and use plant only for its designed purpose under WHS Reg 203–213.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU Duties — Risk Management for Tower Crane Plant (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 > PCBU Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU Duties — Risk Management for Tower Crane Plant (WA) is a WHS obligation under Tower cranes (WA). In short, PCBUs managing or controlling tower crane plant must manage health and safety risks, prevent unauthorised alterations, and use plant only for its designed purpose under WHS Reg 203–213.
What changed recently?
PCBU Duties — Risk Management for Tower Crane Plant (WA) was last updated on 31 July 2026.
