What action can WorkSafe take if a HRW licence holder fails to work safely?

If a licenced holder of a High Risk Work (HRW) licence fails to work safely, WorkSafe has the authority to suspend the individual's licence. This action is significant as it directly impacts the ability of the worker to operate machinery, ensuring that workplace safety standards are upheld. By suspending the licence, WorkSafe aims to mitigate risks in the workplace, prevent potential accidents, and promote a culture of safety among all operators.

The other options, while also potential actions, do not carry the immediate effect of suspending a licence. Reassessing qualifications and providing additional training might be part of a broader remediation process, but they do not directly address the immediate safety concerns posed by the individual's current licence status. Issuing a warning serves as a reprimand but does not prevent the person from continuing to work unsafely. Therefore, suspending the licence is a decisive measure that reinforces the importance of maintaining safety standards in high-risk work environments.