Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
18ANon-slewing telehandler operation licence
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18A Non-slewing telehandler operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of non-slewing telehandlers with a rated capacity of more than 3 tonnes.
19 Reach stacker operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of reach stackers with a capacity of more than 3 tonnes.
20 Boom-type elevating work platform operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of boom-type elevating work platforms that have a boom length of 11 metres or more.
21 Materials hoist (cantilever platform) operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of materials platform hoists.
22 Hoist (personnel and materials) operation licence
(a) personnel and materials hoists; and
(b) materials platform hoists.
23 Concrete-placing boom operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of concrete-placing booms.
24 Forklift truck operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of forklift trucks.
The scope of work for this licence does not include the operation of an order-picking forklift truck.
25 Order-picking forklift truck operation licence
The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of order-picking forklift trucks with fork arms or other loadholding attachments that can be raised 900mm or more above the ground.
1 The scope of work for this licence does not include the operation of a forklift truck.
2 No high risk work licence is required to operate an order‑picking forklift truck with fork arms or other loadholding attachments that cannot be raised 900mm or more above the ground.
Part 3—Licence classes for pressure equipment operation