Self Paced Online WHS Due Diligence Course
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws require Officers (Directors, CEOs, Senior Managers) to exercise Due Diligence to ensure that the organization (PCBU) meets its Primary Duty of Care under the WHS Act. The WHS laws hold Officers personally liable for breaches of the legislation.
Officer Due Diligence is clearly defined in the WHS Act and requires you to be active and proactive in safety management. Breaches of this law could result in personal fines of more than $700,000 and/or up-to 5 years in jail.
This WHS Due Diligence for CEOs, Directors and Managers course explains what your legal duties are and how to get on the road of legal compliance. The self paced online version is available for NSW, SA, ACT and Qld. The other jurisdictions are currently under production.
This Due Diligence training is straight to the point. No fluff – Just the facts. Start – Stop – Continue anytime that suits you. Can be completed within 2 hours.
You can download a course handbook, customized for each State or Territory on purchase, and a Certificate of Training on completion of the course.
Work Health and Safety – WHS Due Diligence for CEOs, Directors and Managers
Due Diligence Course Topics
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Law
Key terminologies, The Legal Framework
Duty Holders and Officer WHS Due Diligence
Specific legal duties for PCBUs including the duty to consult, duty to manage psychosocial risks, Due Diligence for Officers, duties of Workers and Others. Due Diligence checklist.
Reasonable & Practicable and other Principles that apply to Duties
An explanation of what a court or regulator will consider to judge whether a person has done everything reasonable and practicable to avoid incidents in the workplace. Other important and often misunderstood principles, such as a “duties not transferrable”, are also discussed
How to Test whether a Worker has taken Reasonable Care
If a Worker causes an incident, an Officer can still be held liable. This section explains why and how to minimize this risk.
Demonstrating Management Commitment
How to demonstrate management commitment and responsibility
Breaches of the Legislation
Breaches of the legislation, Enforcement action by the WHS regulator or court & penalties
Further Actions to Consider
Examples of how to get onto the road of legal compliance and how to stay there.
Case Studies
A review of relevant recent court cases.
FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION
Resources
Participants can download a course handook in PDF format, customized to the WHS legislation in their State or Territory.
Assessment
Course assessments are informal and include mix & match and multiple choice questions.
Course Award
WHS Due Diligence Certificate of Training which can be downloaded after course completion.
Course Duration
This course can be completed within 2 hours if taken in one session.
Excellent course. Highly relevant content which was well presented.
I found the course to be interesting in delivery with the trainer keeping all candidates participating in the activities. The trainer also sought input by each candidate on each topic to ensure a variety of views and ways to investigate.
Excellent, felt engaged consistently. Have completed similar courses through other providers, this one is better, will recommend to others.
Was a very interesting training course. Excellent presentation & content.
I really enjoyed the course and definitely see things differently and the need for being aware of safety and the processes within our office.
Thanks for a very interesting, informative course. Obviously delivered with a lot of passion, knowledge and experience.
Very informative, especially highlighting the requirements at a management level.
Online WHS Due Diligence Training FAQ
Where Can I Complete Online WHS Due Diligence?
It’s easy – simply book online and you can start your training right away.
We deliver our online WHS Due Diligence training for CEO’s, Directors and Managers both as a face-to-face training course and 100% self paced online. At this point this online self paced course is available for NSW, QLD, SA and the ACT. For other States and Territories we offer this course live via Zoom and of course, designed to suit the OHS/WHS legislation in your jurisdiction.
How Much Is the WHS Due Diligence Course Online?
Our self paced 100% online WHS due diligence training fee is $279pp for individual bookings. For group bookings contact us for a quote.
Why Is Self Paced Online WHS Due Diligence Training Important?
Self paced online training for work health and safety is important as it allows you to do the training when you need it. “Self paced” means that you can stop start and complete the course when it suits your time schedule.
Staff with significant decision-making authority, such as CEO’s, directors and other executive managers, are likely considered to be “officers” of their organisation under the WHS Act. Officers have substantial duties and obligations under the WHS Act. For them it is crucial to understand these duties and to be pro active in safety management to ensure the organization meets its duties under the legislation. Without a clear and informed understanding of the WHS legislation, officers and their organisation may be exposed to prosecution, fines and jail sentences for failing to meet their duties.
Why Is the Work Health and Safety Act Important?
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act imposes duties and obligations to ensure the health and safety of all workers and others who may be affected by its operations. All workers have duties under this legislation and failure to meet these duties can lead to personal fines and jail sentences. The object of the WHS Act is underpinned by the principle that all workers and others are given the highest level of protection against harm to their health, safety and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable.
The WHS Act imposes special duties on Officers. This duty is called “Due Diligence”.
How Is the Online Course Assessed?
The assessment for the online WHS due diligence course is informal. The quizzes after each segment include “mix and match” and multiple choice questions. The course provides all the required information to successfully complete each quiz. This online WHS course provides officers of an organisation with tools and a solid understanding of the WHS legislation to make an immediate positive change to workplace safety, and at the same time, achieving a higher level of WHS compliance.
How Long is the WHS Due Diligence Training?
This online due diligence course can be completed in under 2 hours. However, it is self paced so you can stop start complete when it suits your schedule. There is no time limit to complete the course.
Is Online WHS Due Diligence Training Mandatory?
Online WHS due diligence training is not mandatory. However, we highly recommend undertaking this training for officers and senior managers of an organisation, that is, those with with significant decision making authority. Officers have specific duties and obligations under the WHS Act. In order to be able to comply with these, you first need to know what WHS due diligence means and what your duties and obligations are and then what to do about these. Ignorance will never be a defence. Fines and penalties for non compliance are significant.
Who Should Complete Online WHS Due Diligence Training?
The WHS due diligence course online is designed for CEO’s, General Managers, Directors and other staff members with significant decision making authority. Such staff members are called “officers in the WHS Act.
This online WHS due diligence training provides individuals in positions such as these with the relevant tools, skills and information to effectively and pro actively manage safety in the workplace and achieve a higher level WHS compliance for themselves and the organization.
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Course Fee
$279 for individual bookings.
For group bookings contact us.