Officers' due diligence duties under the WHS Act

Who should attend

Agency employees who have, or are expected to take on, duties as officers under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

Outline and objective

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) imposes specific duties on ‘officers’. Officers have a duty to exercise due diligence to ensure their agency complies with its duties under the WHS Act. An officer can be prosecuted for failing to exercise due diligence.

This 1 hour session briefs officers on what they need to do to meet their duties. Participants will leave with an understanding of roles and responsibilities under the WHS Act, how to manage WHS risks, and the practical steps officers need to take to exercise due diligence.  

Presenters

Our presenters are AGS lawyers who have a great depth of knowledge of the government environment and who practise extensively in the areas of employment law.

Duration

This is a 1-hour course delivered online. This course offers 1 CPD point.

Cost

Standard fee – $170 (inclusive of GST) per person. No more than 20 people will be accepted on each course, and courses will only be conducted if we receive sufficient nominations.