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Newshound
08-23-2013, 01:32 PM
21 August 2013, Media Release from SafeWork SA

SafeWork SA Inspectors are focussing on high risk work and reminding workers to convert their old
qualifications to the national licence.

The national Licence to Perform High Risk Work was introduced in South Australia in
September 2010 and applies to operators of forklifts, cranes, hoists and pressure equipment as
well as those who do scaffolding, rigging and dogging work.

“We are nearing the end of the third year of the five year conversion schedule,” said SafeWork SA
Executive Director, Bryan Russell.

“The conversion program applies to anyone holding an OHS Certification Australia Card for
scaffolding, rigging, dogging, cranes, hoists and pressure equipment and/or a Notice of
Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) for forklifts. If your card or NSA was issued between 1 January
1999 and 31 December 2001 you must convert to a national licence before 1 September 2013.

Inspectors will be visiting workplaces to ensure that both workers and their employers (Persons
Conducting a Business or Undertaking) are meeting their legal requirements relating to licensing
for high risk work.

It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence so it is important that people with a qualification
issued before December 2001 convert to a new national licence.

“Our Inspectors are visiting workplaces to ensure that PCBUs and workers understand and comply
with these requirements.

“Converting to the new licence is straightforward. Simply call the High Risk Work Conversion Line
on 1300 975 909 and have your original certificates and/or NSAs listing the date of issue,”
Mr Russell said.

For a single fee, multiple high risk work qualifications can be converted and listed on the new photo
licence.

“We are encouraging workers to convert now and not leave it to the last minute,” said Mr Russell.

For further information about High Risk Work Licensing, call the SafeWork SA Help Centre on
1300 365 255 or visit the website at www.safework.sa.gov.au (Forms and Fees / High Risk Work).