The obligation
From 1 July 2024, operators of telehandlers must hold a high-risk work licence under the OHS Regulations 2017.
A 2024 amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 added telehandler operation to the list of classes of high-risk work requiring a licence. From 1 July 2024, any person operating a telehandler in a Victorian workplace must hold the relevant HRW licence class. Employers must not direct or permit an unlicensed person to operate a telehandler. Transitional arrangements applied for a period. Action required: verify all telehandler operators are licensed.
- What
- From 1 July 2024, operators of telehandlers must hold a high-risk work licence under the OHS Regulations 2017.
- Source
- legislation.vic.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Telehandler High-Risk Work Licence Requirement (from 1 July 2024) is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 3.1 – High-Risk Work § Part 3.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Telehandler High-Risk Work Licence Requirement (from 1 July 2024) is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, From 1 July 2024, operators of telehandlers must hold a high-risk work licence under the OHS Regulations 2017.
What changed recently?
Telehandler High-Risk Work Licence Requirement (from 1 July 2024) was last updated on 3 September 2026.
