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A forklift licence register template should show more than an expiry date. This free Excel file separates a worker’s verified high-risk work licence (HRWL) from training on the actual equipment and the host site’s decision to authorise a defined task. It is designed for warehouse supervisors and labour hire coordinators.
Check licence and site readiness separately
SafeWork NSW distinguishes LF forklift truck work from LO order-picking forklift work. WorkSafe Victoria explains why operators may need familiarisation with a different model or attachment plus task and traffic-management instruction. Use the class field for the work proposed, then record how and when the licence was checked. Do not paste a licence number or scan into this shareable workbook.
The register uses one row per worker, site, equipment configuration and task scope. A host supervisor enters their name and approval date only after reviewing evidence. An incomplete or expired entry displays HOLD; a due item prompts review. READY is an administrative prompt, not an automatic permission to drive. Keep source evidence in a restricted system and follow site controls when circumstances change.
Where labour hire teams fit
The provider can supply relevant licence evidence and training history. The host still has to check local induction, equipment, attachments, pedestrian separation and supervision before allocating forklift work. Chandler Personnel can discuss warehouse staffing needs, but this draft does not represent a legal sign-off or a promise about a particular candidate.
Related Resources
Forklift training and competency
NSW high-risk work licence classes
NSW forklift site safety guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a valid LF licence authorise every forklift task?
No. Match the licence class to the work, then document familiarisation, site instruction, task scope and host approval.
Can I store a licence scan in the workbook?
Use a restricted evidence repository instead. Record only an internal reference and verification date here.
What does READY mean in Excel?
It means the required fields and dates are present according to the formula. A supervisor must still confirm the evidence and current conditions.
When should a row be reviewed?
Review before assignment, when evidence nears expiry, and when the site, equipment, attachment or task changes.
Make the host decision explicit
Download the blank register and assign an owner for verification and review. Test one real site workflow without entering personal document numbers into shared copies. For staffing support, speak with Chandler Personnel about the task, equipment and site induction before requesting an operator.
