The obligation
A PCBU must not let a worker do licensed high risk work, such as dogging, rigging or operating reach stackers, forklifts and some cranes, without written evidence of the licence.
Under Regulation 85, written evidence that the worker is training for the licence, or has applied and is awaiting a decision, is also acceptable. High risk work licences are issued by the regulator. A licensed dogger is needed for lifts that require judgement or where the plant operator cannot always see the load, and should assess the load before it is loaded or discharged.
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- What
- A PCBU must not let a worker do licensed high risk work, such as dogging, rigging or operating reach stackers, forklifts and some cranes, without written evidence of the licence.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
High risk work licences for stevedoring plant operators and doggers is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Managing risks in stevedoring > Consultation and Training > Licences.
What does this WHS obligation require?
High risk work licences for stevedoring plant operators and doggers is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (NSW). In short, A PCBU must not let a worker do licensed high risk work, such as dogging, rigging or operating reach stackers, forklifts and some cranes, without written evidence of the licence.
What changed recently?
High risk work licences for stevedoring plant operators and doggers was last updated on 17 October 2026.