Legislative Requirements

Question 1

What legal duty does a person have when undertaking HRW?

Answer 1

A “Duty of Care” not to expose themselves or others to harm or hazards.

Question 2

Under what conditions can you undertake high risk work if you do not have a HRWL?

Answer 2

Only if you are enrolled in a registered training organisation course and are being supervised by a person with a licence for the relevant high risk work class.

Question 3

When must you apply for a HRWL after being issued with a statement of attainment?

Answer 3

Within 60 days

Question 4

What written evidence can be provided to an employer before carrying out work that requires a HRWL?

Answer 4

1) Current relevant HRWL

2) Evidence of enrolment

Question 5

a) How long is a HRWL valid for?

b) How long after expiration can it still be renewed?

Answer 5

a) 5 years

b) 24 months

Question 6

What two things that could happen if a work health and safety regulator finds that you have not been operating a forklift safely?

Answer 6

1) suspension of licence

2) cancelation of licence

Question 7

What happens if you do not renew your HRWL within 24 months of expiry?

Answer 7

The existing licence cannot be renewed and you must re-enrol in a HRW course to be retrained by an RTO before you can apply for a new HRWL