Due Diligence & Understanding Workplace Manslaughter

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Due Diligence & Understanding Workplace Manslaughter

Overview:

Recent changes to the Workplace Safety legislation in Victoria will see the introduction of “workplace manslaughter” as an offence under the OHS Act 2004. This will come into effect on a day to be proclaimed or, at the latest, 1 July 2020.

This will mean, if a person (including officers) is negligent in their conduct, breaches their duty of care under the OHS Act and causes the death of a person, they may face workplace manslaughter as an offence. If convicted of workplace manslaughter, a maximum of 20 years imprisonment for individuals and a maximum fine of $16.5 million for body corporates applies. Victoria are not alone with these laws. Industrial manslaughter laws have been in place in the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland for a number of years now and there is a drive to introduce these laws into other States and Territories. The penalties of workplace manslaughter are hefty, however they can be avoided by exercising due diligence.

Join this live webinar where Amy Towers, RCSA WHS Consultant, will provide Members with an overview of workplace/industrial manslaughter laws, and what action recruitment and staffing firms can take to avoid negligent conduct.

Please note: session time: 11am - 12pm *AEST | 1pm - 2pm *NZST

Learning outcomes from the webinar:

An understanding of workplace manslaughter laws
What the new legislation means for you and your business
What you need to do to exercise your due diligence and meet your duty of care
Simple steps you can take to help meet your duty as an officer and a business
How to ensure the business has the right resources and processes

Meet the facilitator: Amy Towers

Founder and Director of Risk Collective Amy Towers is obsessed with setting you free when it comes to your work health and safety obligations. A risk expert with more than 10 years' experience working as a Health and Safety Specialist and Consultant, Amy enjoys solving complex business problems and is truly passionate about guiding, directing and protecting you and your business against health and safety risks.