Western Australia · WorkSafe Western Australia
High Risk Work Licence — verification in WA
A High Risk Work Licence covers nationally defined classes of high risk work — forklift operation, crane and hoist operation, elevating work platforms over 11 metres, rigging, dogging, scaffolding and pressure equipment operation among them. WA licences are issued by WorkSafe WA to a national standard and each licence lists the classes the holder is qualified for.
Who needs it
Operators performing any licensed class of high risk work in WA: forklift (LF/LO), crane classes, EWP (boom over 11m, WP), rigging (RB/RI/RA), dogging (DG), scaffolding (SB/SI/SA) and pressure equipment classes. Central to mining, construction, warehousing and logistics roles.
How verification works
A register search returns the holder, licence status and expiry; the licence itself lists the endorsed classes. High Risk Work Licences expire every five years. Refchecks verifies the licence details a candidate provides against the WA Online Licence Search and records the holder name, licence status and expiry where shown, with evidence captured at the time of the search.
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Verify a High Risk Work Licence with Refchecks
Licence verification alongside references, medicals and background checks — one candidate link, one report.