Tower Crane Assembly - Dismantling SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers tower crane assembly dismantling activities, from planning and exclusion zones through to component loading and site sign-off. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing hazards associated with crane stability, work at height, lifting, energy isolation and site movement.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the dismantling sequence and site arrangements
• Set up exclusion zones and control access
• Inspect the crane, lifting gear and components
• Position the assist mobile crane
• Isolate crane energy sources
• Access crane areas at height
• Remove loose equipment, ties and braces
• Dismantle the jib, counter-jib and counterweights
• Remove tower sections in sequence
• Load, secure and demobilise crane components

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in tower crane dismantling activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (or corresponding state/territory WHS Act): primary duty of care, consultation and worker duties.
• Work Health and Safety Regulations: regs 34-39 (risk management, consultation, information, training and supervision); regs 54-55 (falling objects); regs 78-80 (falls and rescue); regs 81 and 85 with Schedule 3 (high risk work licensing); regs 201, 204, 206 and 237 (plant installation, dismantling, use and records); regs 297 and 299 (high risk construction work and SWMS).
• Model Code of Practice: Tower Cranes, 2023, including planning, inspections, dismantling, crane stability, falling objects, access and emergency arrangements.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace, November 2024, including tower crane design and item registration requirements.
• AS 1418.1 Cranes, hoists and winches—General requirements; AS 1418.4 Tower cranes; AS 2550.1 Safe use—General requirements; AS 2550.4 Safe use—Tower cranes; AS 1891.4 Selection, use and maintenance of industrial fall-arrest systems; AS 1353.2 Flat synthetic-webbing slings—Care and use.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections