Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
119Tower cranes
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119 Tower cranes
(1) An employer or self-employed person must ensure that any tower crane is erected on a supporting structure or foundation that has been designed—
(a) by an engineer with relevant knowledge and experience; and
(b) for the specific ground conditions at the location; and
(c) taking into account the configurations and forces that were provided for the tower crane when its design was registered.
(2) An employer or self-employed person must ensure that the placement of any crane ties fitted to the tower crane has been designed—
(a) by an engineer with relevant knowledge and experience; and
(b) taking into account the configurations and forces that were provided for the tower crane when its design was registered.