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BUSS 1053
Assessment 1-Weekly Continuous Assessment 2017
Topic Question:
What is the purpose of the officers “Duty of Due Diligence”? Explain what officers must
do to comply with the WHS law and give examples of what a typical “officer” might do
to ensure they are complying.
business and participates in making decisions. According to the WHS ACT 2011,
the duty of officers will change from having an attributed to a positive duty of
"due diligence” to ensure PCBU compiles with duties (Work Health and Safety
of officers is to ensure that WHS managers involved in the company’s lead, and
1. Get up-to-date knowledge about work health and safety issues and report
2. Understand and consider the health and safety risks and hazards associated
with the business operations, and periodically review the risk of the work
3. Ensure that the business has the appropriate resource to control and
eliminate the process of risks. Resources including the employers with skills and
experience, the appropriate responsibilities and governance or authorization
structure.
4.Ensure the person who conduct the business has appropriate procedures to
receive and consider relevant information and risks, and respond promptly to
the information.
5. establish and ensure WHS meets the execution flow of its business. In order
6. Verify the availability and effective of WHS resources and processes which
five steps mentioned below. Officers should regularly check the system, verify
that the system has been used and implemented. The company’s security
Reference:
<https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/workplace-health-
and-safety-laws/due-diligence>