Achieving Due Diligence Under Safety Laws
Our specialised training program is designed to equip executive leaders and board members with clear, practical knowledge of their roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws. This course goes beyond compliance, empowering executive teams to demonstrate genuine due diligence and proactively drive safety culture across the entire organisation.
What you'll learn
Understanding Legal Duties: Gain a comprehensive overview of WHS legislation relevant to officers and directors, including the concept of “due diligence” and the personal liabilities that come with your role.
Key Elements of Due Diligence: Learn the six elements of due diligence under WHS law—including keeping up to date with WHS matters, ensuring appropriate resources and processes, and verifying information and compliance.
Governance and Oversight: Discover strategies for integrating WHS into corporate governance, auditing, and board reporting systems to monitor safety performance effectively.
Building a Safety-First Culture: Understand your role in championing a culture of safety, consultation, and continuous improvement at the most senior levels.
Proactive Risk Management: Explore the processes for identifying, assessing, and controlling both physical and psychosocial hazards—ensuring the board is equipped to ask the right questions and demand evidence of safety in practice.
Incident & Crisis Leadership: Learn the expectations of leaders before, during, and after a major incident and how to support your teams in times of crisis.
Case Studies & Lessons Learned: Examine recent legal cases and real-world scenarios to highlight practical applications and common pitfalls for directors and executives.
Training formats
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Board and executive briefings (in-person or virtual)
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Half-day interactive workshops
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Custom sessions tailored for your organisation’s industry, scale, and risk profile
Who should attend
Board members, managing directors, CEOs, C-suite executives, company secretaries, and any senior officer with WHS obligations.
Outcomes
By the end of this training, leaders will be confident in fulfilling their legislative requirements, actively demonstrating due diligence, and setting the tone for a workplace where safety and wellbeing are embedded at every level.
Contact us today to discuss your executive WHS training needs or to book a tailored workshop for your leadership team.