When machine is fitted with No licence is specified by Operators must be trained and instructed forks and similar attachments legislation in the safe use of plant. This training may incorporate competencies appropriate to forklift truck operation When machine is fitted with a No particular licence is Operators must be trained and instructed loader bucket specified by legislation in the safe use of plant. This training may incorporate competencies appropriate to front end loader operation When machine is fitted with a Operators must hold a Operators must be trained and instructed boom-type elevating work boom-type elevating work in the safe use of plant and boom-type platform greater than 11m platform licence (code WP) elevating work platforms. Duty of Care A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who supplies telescopic handlers for hire or a PCBU with control of the workplace where telescopic handlers are operated, have duties under the legislation. These duties include ensuring hirers and operators possess the relevant high risk work licence to use the telescopic handler. The PCBU will also be required to provide information, instruction and training as is necessary to ensure the operators can perform their work in such a manner that they are not exposed to hazards. To meet these duties, an appropriate risk assessment must be done to determine what additional information, instruction and training on the various attachment(s) fitted to any telescopic handler, must be provided to the operator. This must occur even though the operator may be the holder of a relevant class of licence for high risk work. Additional information The following information on high risk work licensing is available on the NT WorkSafe website. Guides Guide to high risk work licence Information bulletins High risk work licence High risk work licensing Worker obligations – High risk work licensing PCBU obligations – Contact us For further information please contact us on 1800 019 115, via email at or go to the NT WorkSafe website at .
When machine is fitted with forks and similar attachments No licence is specified by legislation Operators must be trained and instructed in the safe use of plant. This training may incorporate competencies appropriate to forklift truck operation When machine is fitted with a loader bucket No particular licence is specified by legislation Operators must be trained and instructed in the safe use of plant. This training may incorporate competencies appropriate to front end loader operation When machine is fitted with a boom-type elevating work platform greater than 11m Operators must hold a boom-type elevating work platform licence (code WP) Operators must be trained and instructed in the safe use of plant and boom-type elevating work platforms. Duty of Care A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who supplies telescopic handlers for hire or a PCBU with control of the workplace where telescopic handlers are operated, have duties under the legislation. These duties include ensuring hirers and operators possess the relevant high risk work licence to use the telescopic handler. The PCBU will also be required to provide information, instruction and training as is necessary to ensure the operators can perform their work in such a manner that they are not exposed to hazards. To meet these duties, an appropriate risk assessment must be done to determine what additional information, instruction and training on the various attachment(s) fitted to any telescopic handler, must be provided to the operator. This must occur even though the operator may be the holder of a relevant class of licence for high risk work. Additional information The following information on high risk work licensing is available on the NT WorkSafe website. Guides Guide to high risk work licence Information bulletins High risk work licence High risk work licensing – Worker obligations High risk work licensing – PCBU obligations Contact us For further information please contact us on 1800 019 115, via email at or go to the NT WorkSafe website at .