Guidance for officers in exercising Due Diligence
This guidance is provided by Comcare for the purpose of providing information to officers, managers and supervisors about the due diligence requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) (WHS Act). The publication is aimed at providing guidance only, as there are a number of different ways to carry out due diligence.
Comcare recommends that users exercise skill and care with respect to use of the information contained in this guidance. This is not a substitute for independent professional advice and users should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular needs and circumstances.
- Guidance for officers in exercising Due Diligence
- Due Diligence—where to start and what does it mean to you?
- Suggested approaches, ideas and information aimed at assisting officers in demonstrating a due diligence framework
- Do I confidently understand the risks and hazards of the business or undertaking? Why do what we do?
- How do we protect our health and safety?
- So what does the information tell us about our health and safety?
- How do you ensure that compliance is being met?
- How do I know the systems, policies and procedures are helping to protect the health and safety of our workers?
- Synthesis