The obligation
A person must not carry out a class of high risk work, such as using certain plant to erect an amusement device, unless they hold the relevant high risk work licence.
Under WHS Regulation section 81, a person must not carry out a class of high risk work unless they hold the relevant high risk work licence. Exceptions exist, for example a person being trained for a licence while supervised by a licence holder; see section 82 of the WHS Regulation. A licence is required to operate certain plant used to install or erect an amusement device, such as forklift trucks, boom type elevating work platforms and certain cranes.
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- A person must not carry out a class of high risk work, such as using certain plant to erect an amusement device, unless they hold the relevant high risk work licence.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
High risk work licences for work on amusement devices is a WHS requirement set out in Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Licensing.
What does this WHS obligation require?
High risk work licences for work on amusement devices is a WHS obligation under Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 (QLD). In short, A person must not carry out a class of high risk work, such as using certain plant to erect an amusement device, unless they hold the relevant high risk work licence.
What changed recently?
High risk work licences for work on amusement devices was last updated on 19 October 2026.