The obligation
The Code references a suite of Australian/NZ Standards (AS 1418.4, AS 2550.4, AS 2550.20, AS 2550.1, AS 4991 and others) that inform technical compliance for crane design, safe use, and lifting gear.
Appendix 2 of the Code lists normative and informative references including: AS 1418.1–2021 (General requirements), AS 1418.4–2004 (Tower cranes design), AS 2550.1–2011 (Safe use — general), AS 2550.4–2004 (Safe use — tower cranes), AS 2550.20–2005 (Self-erecting), AS 4991–2004 (Lifting devices), AS 2759–2004 (Wire rope), and sling/fall-arrest standards. PCBUs should verify they hold current editions, as Standards Australia periodically revises these.
- What
- The Code references a suite of Australian/NZ Standards (AS 1418.4, AS 2550.4, AS 2550.20, AS 2550.1, AS 4991 and others) that inform technical compliance for crane design, safe use, and lifting gear.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Referenced Australian Standards — Tower Cranes Code of Practice (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 > Referenced Standards.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Referenced Australian Standards — Tower Cranes Code of Practice (WA) is a WHS obligation under Tower cranes (WA). In short, The Code references a suite of Australian/NZ Standards (AS 1418.4, AS 2550.4, AS 2550.20, AS 2550.1, AS 4991 and others) that inform technical compliance for crane design, safe use, and lifting gear.
What changed recently?
Referenced Australian Standards — Tower Cranes Code of Practice (WA) was last updated on 6 October 2026.
