Officer “due diligence” duties are defined in the WHS Act (s27 (5)). The elements defined in the WHS Act are not exhaustive. They include:
1. Acquire & keep up to date knowledge of WHS
2. Understand the nature of their business operations, hazards & risks
3. Use appropriate resources to eliminate or minimize risk
4. Have appropriate processes for receiving & considering information & respond in a timely manner
5. Implement processes for compliance
6. Verify that risks & hazards are being appropriately controlled