Licensing system upgrade for high-risk equipment
Safety laws providing for the operation of forklifts, cranes, boom lifts and other high-risk equipment have changed, requiring current ‘ticket’ holders to transfer to the new Licence to Perform High Risk Work.
The new licence is being introduced to align with national safety standards, improve interstate recognition of current skills and better protect against licence fraud.
Existing tickets will expire between 31 January 2008 and 30 June 2012, depending on when they were first issued. Reassessment is not necessary for those transferring to the new licence before their current ticket expires.
First-time applicants should contact an authorised licence assessor to book a test. Details on how to contact an assessor can be found on WorkSafe’s website.
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