Work Health and Safety Due Diligence
Overview of Webinar
The webinar will assist participants in understanding the different duty holders and their obligations under the WHS Act 2011. It will give practical examples of how the Act is being interpreted by the courts and will discuss what ‘good’ due diligence looks like, and practical steps to take in achieving this.
An outline of the topic areas we will discuss
- Legal framework
- Duty holders
- Officers - Due diligence obligations
- Reasonably practicable
- Penalty structure
- Case law
- Safety in practice
Learning of Outcomes
- An improved understanding of the legal framework, and the requirements of duty holders in this framework
- Examples of how the Act is currently being interpreted
- Improved understanding of the practical steps that can be taken to understand risk, and create a plan to demonstrate due diligence
Recommened Audience
- Executive management /senior leaders
- WHS Managers
- HR Managers
- Injury Managers
Presenters
Jennifer Cameron Manager Injury Prevention icare |
Esther Ekkelenkamp Senior Injury Prevention Specialist icare |