Course Overview

Directors and senior managers play an important role in how work health and safety is managed within their organisation. Those who meet the definition of an Officer also have a personal duty to exercise due diligence under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).

This course provides a practical understanding of these responsibilities. It focuses on understanding whether the organisation has appropriate systems to manage its WHS hazards and risks, and how Officers can establish the extent to which those systems are implemented and effective.

Participants will examine the duties of the organisation as a PCBU and the due diligence obligations of Officers. They will consider the resources and processes needed to manage risks, the information they receive, and the evidence supporting assurances about WHS performance. The course emphasises informed inquiry, independent judgement, questioning and follow-up.

Workplace examples and discussion will help participants apply these concepts within their organisation. They will explore how to look beyond documented arrangements and completed activities to understand whether risks are being effectively managed in everyday work.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the WHS legislative framework in Western Australia.

• Distinguish the duties of PCBUs, officers and workers.

• Explain Officers’ duty to exercise due diligence.

• Identify the inquiries and evidence needed to assess whether WHS systems are appropriate, implemented and effective.

• Describe the legal and organisational consequences of failing to meet WHS duties.
  

On Completion

On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.

About the Trainer

Mark Small

Mark is an experienced WHS professional, company director and Adjunct Lecturer at Edith Cowan University, with more than 20 years of experience in workplace health and safety, risk management, training and investigations.

Mark has held senior leadership positions including Chairman, President, Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager. He has also served as a director and chaired both commercial and not-for-profit boards. This provides Mark with a practical understanding of WHS from both a safety professional and director's perspective.

Mark is a Lead Investigator and licensed investigator in Western Australia, with extensive experience investigating serious workplace incidents and complex workplace issues.

His background in investigations and as a paralegal provides additional insight into statutory duties, due diligence, evidence and the responsibilities of directors and senior managers.

Mark is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

At a Glance

Price
$1,375 Group Booking

Duration
3 Hours

Dates
As requested

Locations
Your workplace