What action can a state safety regulator take if a worker is found operating unsafely under a high-risk work licence?

A state safety regulator has the authority to cancel a worker's high-risk work licence if it is determined that they are operating unsafely. The cancellation serves as a strong enforcement mechanism to ensure that safety standards are upheld. By revoking the licence, the regulator aims to prevent potentially dangerous behavior that could endanger the worker themselves, their coworkers, or the public. This action reinforces the importance of adhering to safety protocols and ensures that only those who demonstrate responsible and safe practices can operate in high-risk environments. It also serves as a deterrent to others who may consider disregarding safety regulations.

In this context, while a warning, additional training, or modifying work conditions could be options in different circumstances, these may not have the same immediate impact on ensuring safety as cancelling a licence. Each of those alternatives does not necessarily prevent the individual from continuing unsafe practices, whereas cancelling the licence removes their authority to perform such tasks altogether.