The obligation
Workers carrying out high risk work (e.g. scaffolding, crane operation, forklift) must hold a current high risk work licence under Chapter 4.
Chapter 4 of the WHS Regulation 2011 (Qld) requires workers to hold a high risk work (HRW) licence for prescribed activities including scaffolding, rigging, crane and hoist operation, pressure equipment operation, and forklift operation. PCBUs must not direct or allow unlicensed workers to perform HRW. Licence classes, application requirements, and conditions are specified in the Regulation and Schedule 3.
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- Workers carrying out high risk work (e.g. scaffolding, crane operation, forklift) must hold a current high risk work licence under Chapter 4.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
High Risk Work Licensing – WHS Regulation 2011 is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 > Chapter 4 – High Risk Work § Ch 4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
High Risk Work Licensing – WHS Regulation 2011 is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, Workers carrying out high risk work (e.g. scaffolding, crane operation, forklift) must hold a current high risk work licence under Chapter 4.
What changed recently?
High Risk Work Licensing – WHS Regulation 2011 was last updated on 26 August 2026.
