Does a tower crane fall under high-altitude work?

Tower cranes are considered special equipment, and operating a tower crane requires a special equipment operation certificate

That’s an interesting question. For work at heights, I believe it’s necessary to conduct a risk assessment to determine whether there is a risk of falling from height. As long as the operation is carried out only inside the tower crane cab, and the structure of the cab as well as its safety facilities are in good condition, it does not constitute work at height. However, before entering the crane’s control room, operators have to climb ladders and walk along walkways; whether there is a risk of falling from a height is not certain, as it depends on whether there are any fall prevention measures in place. In fact, there are procedures intended for working at heights before crane operators enter their control positions, but these procedures are not actually followed. For tower cranes, which are considered special-type equipment, can management requirements in this regard be waived once the operators have received specialized training for such work and passed the relevant assessments?

Of course not, no seat belt is needed.

It is necessary to obtain a special operation permit for construction work