Principal contractors and builders have a duty to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risks to health and safety. This includes ensuring proper planning, consultation and communication, safe systems of work, the right safety equipment at the right time and plant that is adequately maintained.

The major risks associated with tower crane activities include falling loads and collisions between the tower crane, other cranes, attachments or objects.

This tower crane safety checklist is designed to help identify potential issues or risks associated with crane operations including safe slinging and load movements, planning, consultation and communication, licence checks, log books and equipment maintenance. It is NOT intended to be exhaustive and reference should be made to appropriate legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and Guides.