Tower Crane Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

The SWMS-CRN-003 Tower Crane document addresses critical hazards associated with tower crane operations, including untrained operation, load swings, and structural failures. Tailored for construction site managers and operators, this document ensures compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice, providing essential guidance for safe crane operation. Utilizing this SWMS facilitates risk management, promotes workplace safety, and helps prevent accidents and injuries.

• Untrained operation
• Falls; structural failure during climb
• Wire rope / structural defect
• Load swing; struck-by; pinch
• Crane swaying / striking
• Fall from box; box failure
• Falls; dropped objects
• Falls; structural failure
• Stranded operator
• Spill; community complaint
• Drift from plan

• WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
• Code of Practice: Construction work
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
• AS/NZS 1891.1
• AS 2550.10
• AS 1657
• AS 2759
• AS 1418.4
• AS 2550.1
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• AS 1418.17
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
• AS/NZS 1891.1
• AS 2550.10
• AS 1657
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
• AS/NZS 1891.1
• AS 2550.10
• AS 1657
• WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.4
• AS/NZS 1891.1
• AS 2550.10
• AS 1657
• AS 1418.4
• EPA Act
• AS 1940
• WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
• Code of Practice: Construction work