The obligation
Operators of concrete placing booms must hold the high risk work licence to operate a concrete placing boom.
The person with management or control of the boom must not direct or allow a worker to operate it unless the worker holds the required licence. A licence is not required for a trainee supervised by a licence holder, or for work done solely to manufacture, test, install, commission, maintain, repair, alter or dispose of the boom, or solely to move, load or unload it in the workplace.
- What
- Operators of concrete placing booms must hold the high risk work licence to operate a concrete placing boom.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
High risk work licence to operate a concrete placing boom is a WHS requirement set out in Concrete pumping code of practice 2019 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Codes of Practice > Construction > Concrete Pumping.
What does this WHS obligation require?
High risk work licence to operate a concrete placing boom is a WHS obligation under Concrete pumping code of practice 2019 (QLD). In short, Operators of concrete placing booms must hold the high risk work licence to operate a concrete placing boom.
What changed recently?
High risk work licence to operate a concrete placing boom was last updated on 19 October 2026.