Verify forklift operator licences (LF and LO class HRWL) in under 24 hours. Forklift licences are part of the High Risk Work Licence system — not a standalone certificate.
Overview
A forklift licence in Australia is not a standalone certificate — it is a class of the High Risk Work Licence (HRWL), issued under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) framework. There are two forklift-related HRWL classes: LF (Forklift Truck) and LO (Order-Picking Forklift Truck). Both are state-issued and nationally recognised, with a 5-year renewal period.
Employers hiring forklift operators must verify that the worker's HRWL card is current, that the forklift class (LF or LO) is endorsed on the licence, and that no conditions or restrictions apply. An expired HRWL means the holder may not legally operate a forklift, regardless of their training history. A worker may also hold other HRWL classes on the same card — Refchecks extracts all endorsed classes so you have the full picture.
Refchecks verifies forklift licences using AI document analysis of the HRWL card uploaded by the candidate. The system extracts the licence number, expiry date, endorsed classes (including LF and/or LO), and issuing state — and confirms the forklift class is actively endorsed. This takes under 24 hours with no manual data entry required from the employer.
What's Included
Warehouse operators, distribution centres, and 3PL providers must verify forklift licences for all operators. An unlicensed operator creates serious WHS liability.
Production facilities using forklifts for materials handling must ensure every operator holds a current LF or LO class HRWL before they operate machinery.
Construction sites and mine sites frequently use forklifts for materials movement. Site safety systems require HRWL verification before a worker can operate any high-risk plant.
Labour hire agencies placing forklift operators must verify HRWL class endorsements before dispatch. The host employer also has a duty to check credentials on receipt.
Process
The candidate uploads a photo of their High Risk Work Licence card (front and back). The card contains all endorsed classes including LF and/or LO.
Claude Vision extracts the licence number, holder name, issuing state, expiry date, and all endorsed HRWL classes from the card.
The system confirms whether LF (forklift truck) and/or LO (order-picking forklift) are endorsed on the licence, and whether the licence is currently valid.
A structured result is returned showing all endorsed classes, expiry date, and verification status — giving employers complete visibility for their compliance records.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
< 24 hours
Standard
Included
Part of mining & construction verification package
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