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What is Due Diligence?

What is Due Diligence?. How can employers, supervisors workers, contractors, etc. defend themselves against charges of breaking the laws regarding OH&S in the workplace? By practising Due Diligence Also known as the CYA Approach. What is Due Diligence?.

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What is Due Diligence?

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  1. What is Due Diligence? • How can employers, supervisors workers, contractors, etc. defend themselves against charges of breaking the laws regarding OH&S in the workplace? • By practising Due Diligence • Also known as the CYA Approach.

  2. What is Due Diligence? • Due diligence occurs when a person takes all actions that are normally considered to be “reasonable.” • It refers to the level of • judgement, • care, and • prudence • that a person would reasonably be expected to take under normal circumstances

  3. What is Due Diligence? • When someone has been charged with breaking the OH&S law and they believe they have done everything reasonable to care for the health and safety of their workers and co-workers, then they can use due diligence as a defence. • In cases where legal action has been taken, defendants will want to prove that they were duly diligent. • Due Diligence should be a part of everyday business.

  4. Ways Employers Practice Due Diligence • Provide OH&S training for workers • Make certain that • workers are aware of the hazards associated with their work • new workers have a proper orientation • unsafe conditions are corrected • workplace inspections are held regularly

  5. Ways Supervisors Practice Due Diligence • Make certain that • OH&S policies and procedures are followed • Make sure workers are not afraid to bring OH&S issues to their attention • Carry out workplace inspections

  6. Ways Workers Practice Due Diligence • Workers must accept responsibility for their own health and safety • Workers must report unsafe working conditions to their supervisor

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