WHS Responsibilities and Due Diligence for Directors and Senior Managers
Workplace Health and Safety
Course Overview
Directors and senior managers have an important role in ensuring that work health and safety is effectively managed within their organisation. For those who meet the definition of an officer, this also includes a personal duty to exercise due diligence under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
This course provides directors and senior managers with a practical understanding of their WHS responsibilities and the role they play in overseeing and influencing health and safety within the organisation.
The course examines the duties of the organisation as a PCBU, the responsibilities of senior management and the specific due diligence obligations that apply to officers. It also considers what directors and senior managers should know about the organisation's WHS risks, the information they should be receiving, the resources and processes that should be in place, and how they can verify that these are being effectively implemented.
The course is designed to be practical and will use workplace examples and discussion to help participants understand how their responsibilities apply within their organisation.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Explain the key duties established by the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
Explain the primary duty of care of a PCBU and how this relates to the management of the organisation.
Identify who may be considered an officer under WHS legislation.
Explain the duty of an officer to exercise due diligence.
Describe the elements of due diligence and how they can be applied in practice.
Identify the WHS information directors and senior managers should receive and understand.
Explain the importance of providing appropriate resources and processes to manage WHS risks.
Describe how directors and senior managers can monitor and verify that WHS systems and processes are being implemented and are effective.
Explain the role of leadership in establishing and maintaining effective WHS management.
Recognise the potential consequences for organisations and individuals where WHS duties are not met.
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
