Due Diligence for Executive Teams and Duty Holders
Our Due Diligence Training for Executives and Duty Holders equips senior leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the complexities of workplace health and safety compliance. This course highlights key aspects of Australia’s safety framework, focusing on duty of care, due diligence, and the critical role of leadership in creating and maintaining a safe work environment
What We Cover
Topic 1: Understanding Duty of Care and Due Diligence
Our training begins by providing a clear understanding of Duty of Care and Due Diligence, what they mean, who is responsible, and why they are critical for executive leaders and board members. This session highlights the legal responsibilities of directors and officers, practical steps to meet compliance obligations, and the benefits of prioritising safety for both organisational culture and business outcomes.
What’s Covered in This Session
Duty of Care Demystified:
- Identify who holds a duty of care and the organisation’s responsibilities toward employees, contractors, and others affected by workplace operations.
Due Diligence in Action:
- Learn how leaders meet legal obligations through proactive governance and strategic safety initiatives.
- Examine real-world case studies that showcase the successful application of due diligence and the consequences of failing to meet obligations.
Responsibilities of Duty-Holders:
- Understand how leadership roles under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) align with workplace safety obligations, ensuring clarity for directors and officers.
Breach Offences and Legal Defences:
- Analyse case studies of safety breaches to explore potential penalties and available legal defences.
The Business Case for Safety:
- Discover how proactive safety measures reduce risks and provide ethical and financial benefits for your organisation.
Topic 2: Understanding Australia's Safety Compliance Framework
This topic equips executive leaders and board members with a clear understanding of Australia’s workplace health and safety compliance framework. Gain practical insights into:
- Key Legislation and Standards: Explore the laws and mandatory standards that shape workplace safety requirements.
- Role of the Safety Regulator: Understand the responsibilities and authority of regulators in enforcing compliance.
- Codes of Practice/Compliance Codes: Learn how to apply practical guidelines to meet your organisation’s safety obligations effectively.
Topic 3: Fostering a Proactive Workforce Through Consultation
A proactive and engaged workforce is essential to building a strong safety culture. This session empowers leaders to understand their legal obligations around employee consultation and equips them with practical tools to enhance participation in workplace health and safety initiatives.
What You’ll Learn:
- Mandatory Consultation Areas: Understand when and where consultation with employees is legally required, ensuring compliance with workplace safety laws.
- Effective Consultation Processes: Explore proven methods to engage employees meaningfully, making them feel heard and valued in safety discussions.
- Best Practices for Collaboration: Discover strategies to involve employees in decision-making, building trust and fostering collaboration around health and safety goals.
This session emphasises the importance of viewing your workforce as partners in safety. By applying these principles, you’ll create a collaborative environment where employees actively contribute to compliance and improved safety outcomes.
Topic: 4: Risk Management Essentials
Effective risk management is a cornerstone of workplace health and safety. This module equips executive leaders with the knowledge and strategies to oversee risk management processes, ensuring compliance while fostering a culture of safety throughout the organisation.
Key Topics Covered:
Core Principles of Risk Management
- Develop a strong foundation in strategies to oversee and support effective risk mitigation across your organisation.
Decoding "Reasonably Practicable"
- Understand how this crucial legal standard applies to balancing risk, cost, and practicality in your operations.
Understanding Workplace Hazards
- Build awareness of the physical and psychosocial risks specific to your industry and their impact on your workforce.
Ensuring Effective Risk Management Processes
- Learn how to ensure your organisation has the resources, systems, and tools needed to identify, eliminate, or minimise safety risks effectively.
Improving Information Flow
- Address gaps in safety reporting and discover how to obtain accurate, actionable data to meet your due diligence obligations and make informed decisions.
By mastering these principles, you’ll enhance your ability to lead risk management efforts, protect your workforce, and strengthen your organisation’s safety culture.
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General Training Information
1. Can the training be tailored to our organisation’s specific needs?
Absolutely! At Safety Elements, we understand that every organisation is unique, with its own challenges and compliance requirements. That’s why our Due Diligence for Executive Teams and Duty Holders training is fully customisable.
We tailor our workshops to align with the safety legislation relevant to your state or territory, whether it’s the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) or the Model Work Health and Safety Acts in other jurisdictions. For organisations operating across multiple states, we ensure your team understands how to manage compliance Australia-wide.
Beyond legal requirements, we adapt the training to reflect your industry’s specific challenges, policies, and operational context. Whether you’re in a high-risk sector or face unique safety concerns, our trainers incorporate relevant case studies and practical examples to make the content directly applicable to your team.
2. What industries is the training most suitable for?
Our Due Diligence for Executive Teams and Duty Holders training is designed for organisations where senior leaders play a key role in managing workplace health and safety. It is especially suited to industries that prioritise:
- Leadership Accountability: Helping executives understand their legal obligations and responsibilities.
- Risk Management: Equipping leaders with strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards effectively.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining high safety standards.
- Safety Culture: Fostering a culture where safety is embedded into daily operations, supporting employees and promoting excellence.
This program is tailored to address your organisation’s specific challenges and industry needs, making it an essential resource for driving safety, compliance, and leadership excellence.
3. Can the training time be reduced?
Yes, the training time can be reduced to align with your schedule and organisational needs. However, this may require the removal of certain topics or the development of a customised version to meet your specific learning objectives.
Both options are possible, and we’re happy to tailor the program to ensure it remains practical and relevant to your goals. Depending on the level of customisation required, additional costs may apply.
The first step is to contact us to discuss your training objectives. Together, we’ll find a solution that balances your time constraints with your organisation’s needs
4. Do you provide training outside of Melbourne?
Yes, we provide training across all Australian states and territories. While based in Melbourne, we are happy to travel to your location to deliver in-person sessions.
For added flexibility, we also offer remote training via interactive online sessions, making it easy for organisations anywhere in Australia to access the program without compromising on quality.
If your organisation is located outside Victoria, we can customise the training to address your specific needs and local compliance requirements. Travel arrangements can be discussed to ensure a seamless experience.
Additional Information:
- The standard cost of the training applies across all locations.
- Travel expenses, including transportation and accommodation (if required), will be added to the final invoice.
Let us know your preferences, and we’ll tailor a solution to suit your team!
Legal and Compliance
5. How does this training help us meet our legal obligations under Australian workplace health and safety laws?
Our due diligence training equips executive leaders and board members with the knowledge and tools to fulfil their legal obligations under Australian workplace health and safety laws.
Key areas covered include:
- Duty of Care: Understanding the responsibilities of leaders in creating a safe workplace.
- Due Diligence: Learning how to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks.
- Risk Management: Implementing effective strategies to ensure compliance and minimise workplace hazards.
This training provides practical guidance on implementing compliance measures, fostering a proactive safety culture, and maintaining a safe working environment, all while aligning with regulatory requirements.
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6. Does this training address the specific requirements of Victoria’s OHS Act 2004 and regulations?
Yes, this training is specifically designed to include compliance with Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and its accompanying regulations. It provides a detailed focus on Victoria’s unique legislative requirements, along with practical strategies to help your organisation meet its obligations effectively.
When booking, you can nominate the jurisdiction you want us to focus on. We will tailor the content to address the state legislation and compliance requirements relevant to your location, ensuring your team is well-prepared to navigate workplace health and safety obligations.
Whether it’s understanding duty of care, due diligence, or risk management, the training equips your team to confidently handle the complexities of Victoria’s OHS framework and beyond.
7. Does the training comply with the Model Work Health and Safety Act and regulations across all Australian states and territories?
Yes, our training programs are fully aligned with the Model Work Health and Safety Act and its regulations. The training provides guidance on legislative requirements and practical insights into compliance, making it ideal for organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
When booking the training, you can nominate the specific jurisdiction you want us to focus on. We will tailor the content to address state legislation and compliance requirements unique to your location, ensuring your team is well-equipped to navigate workplace health and safety obligations confidently
8. Can this training accommodate organisations operating across multiple states and territories, including Victoria?
Yes, this training is designed to address both national and state-specific workplace health and safety requirements, ensuring a consistent approach across all jurisdictions. For organisations operating in multiple states and territories, including Victoria, we tailor the content to align with the Model Work Health and Safety Act while also covering Victoria’s OHS Act 2004 and its regulations. This ensures your organisation remains compliant both nationally and locally, with practical strategies that can be seamlessly applied across your operations.
When booking, you can nominate the specific jurisdiction you want us to focus on. We will customise the content to address the state legislation and compliance requirements relevant to your location, ensuring your team is fully equipped to manage workplace health and safety obligations confidently.
Post Training Support
9. Does the program include post-training support or resources?
Yes, we provide comprehensive post-training support to ensure the knowledge gained during the session translates into actionable results and lasting improvements.
What’s Included:
Participant Guide
- Every participant receives a guide summarising the key content from the Due Diligence Excellence training. It includes links to practical learning resources to support ongoing development.
Job Description Clauses
- To highlight the importance of delegation in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, we provide tailored job description clauses. These outline safety responsibilities for all organisational levels—from the CEO to new employees—fostering accountability and clarity.
Optional Executive Exercise
- For executive leaders, we offer a hands-on post-training exercise. This activity reinforces key concepts and allows participants to apply their learning to real-world scenarios, providing practical evidence of due diligence.
Ongoing Value
- Our post-training resources and activities equip your team with the tools and confidence needed to build a culture of safety and compliance. These resources deliver value well beyond the training session, helping to embed lasting improvements in your organisation.
10. Are there follow-up sessions or consultations available after the initial training?
Yes, we offer a range of follow-up options to help your organisation maintain and enhance workplace safety.
One of our key offerings is safety audits, which provide executive teams and duty holders with an independent assessment of your organisation’s compliance levels. These audits deliver practical, actionable recommendations to:
- Address compliance gaps.
- Enhance safety practices.
- Ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory requirements.
Our goal is to help you turn the insights gained during training into measurable improvements, fostering a strong culture of safety and compliance across your organisation.
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