Due Diligence: Duty of Officers is the first book in CCH's new Due Diligence series and examines the role and duties imposed on officers pursuant to the new Model Work Health and Safety laws, the majority of which commenced on 1st January 2012. The book contains a thorough explanation of all aspects of this duty including the definition of an officer, the elements of the due diligence concept, and liabilities for breach of the duty. It also includes practical and useful recommendations for compliance. This is an essential reference point for individuals and companies looking to avoid the onerous penalties for non-compliance under the new legislation."--Publisher's website.
Despite decades of awareness campaigns of the health impact of exposure to asbestos fibers, we have failed to eradicate asbestos from the workplace. Many workplaces continue to have asbestos containing material. As those workplaces become dilapidated or require maintenance for wear and tear, stable asbestos can become air borne creating deadly risks for workers exposed to it. This book explores the legal obligations relating to managing asbestos in the workplace."-- Wolters Kluwer CCH Website.
Due DIligence: Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking is the sixth and final book in CCH's 'Due Diligence’ series by renowned author and OHS expert Michael Tooma." "The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is at the centre of the legislative regime imposed by the Work Health and Safety legislation. The scope of the duty of care for the PCBU is broad, with the extent of the duty expanding as prosecutions are brought and cases are decided." "Written in an easily comprehensible style, this book provides a practical framework for developing a safety management system to discharge the duty of care and the specific obligations imposed on the PCBU by the regulations. Similar to previous books in the series, each chapter begins with a number of key messages, providing an easy reference to the contents of each chapter." "This series is intended as a resource for busy managers and a guide to compliance with their due diligence duty."--Back cover.
Electrical safety continues to account for a significant proportion of workplace fatalities. This book explores the legal obligations relating to electrical safety risks and outlines the practical challenges presented by traditional approaches to safety management when it comes to electrical safety risks."-- Wolters Kluwer CCH Website.
Workers have a key role in work health and safety. They or their mates bear the consequences when things go wrong. Even the most sophisticated system relies heavily on worker engagement to deliver safety outcomes. This book is concerned with the role, rights and duties of workers.
Now in its third edition, TOOMA'S ANNOTATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2000 (NSW) continues to equip practitioners and OHS professionals with the material required to understand and implement compliant OHS strategies and to litigate on OHS issues in the courtroom. This well structured and easy to navigate text provides up-to-date legislation, coupled with in-depth commentary and case law analysis. The new edition features detailed discussion of liability in the following contexts: powered mobile plants; commercial pressure from clients; liability of company directors; armed holdings; and situations of civil disorder. Author and OHS practitioner, Michael Tooma, also expands on the extensive range of case examples provided in the text, which reflect the increased emphasis placed by WorkCover on managerial accountability. With an overview of the statutory review of the OHS Act in New South Wales as well as the 2008 national review into model OHS laws, the third edition is an essential reference for practitioners, OHS professionals and students.
Managers need a strategic approach to engaging with work, health and safety regulators. The second edition of Due Diligence: Dealing with Regulators further develops this approach adopted for the first edition, but with the benefit of five years' experience in implementing those strategies in various businesses. Dealing with regulators is all too often the first interaction many managers have with work health and safety laws. Without the benefit of understanding the scope of their obligations and the extensive powers of WHS regulators, it is easy for managers to get themselves and their companies into trouble. This book is a practical guide to the minefield of regulatory powers available to WHS regulators. It is intended for managers who find themselves having to deal with a regulatory investigation. KEY FEATURESWritten by Michael Tooma, a high profile legal expert in occupational health and safety lawPlain English guide to the key provisionsAuthoritative yet practicalIncludes the now familiar diagrams that have made this series so popular with readers. It is a step by step guide to various stages in a regulatory investigation, from a casual visit to a formal interview.Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand is the non-exclusive distributor of this title.
This provides a succinct overview of the future changes to work health and safety laws in Australia. This plain English guide explains the reasons behind the harmonisation of the upcoming laws and processes in order to give a clear understanding of the expected changes and their implications. This overview has been designed for OHS professionals who need to be prepared ahead of the 2012 changes and face the challenge of applying this legislation to their business.
The first book in the Due Diligence Collection examines the role and duties imposed on officers pursuant to the new Model Work Health and Safety laws, the majority of which commenced on 1st January 2012. Work health and safety laws impose a proactive duty on officers to exercise due diligence to ensure compliance with those laws. Due diligence is a duty imposed on officers personally. It is separate from the duty imposed on their company. The duty is also proactive - it can be breached merely for failing to put in place a corporate governance regime, even though there may not have been a WHS incident at the officer's company. Written by OHS legal expert Michael Tooma, the second edition of Due Diligence: Duty of Officers is an officer's answer to any of their duty questions.KEY FEATURESChapter 1 provides an overview of the duty.Chapter 2 explores the question of "who is an officer".Chapters 3-8 deal with each element of the due diligence definition.Chapter 9 deals with the liabilities arising from breaches of the due diligence duty and explores practical recommendations for compliance by categories of officers such as directors, company secretaries, chief financial officers, human resources directors, general counsel and operations management.Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand is the non-exclusive distributor of this title.
The new 'Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000', due to commence in 2001 is the culmination of a thorough review of occupational health and safety regulation in New South Wales. Expert OHS practitioner and author Michael Tooma has comprehensively annotated the new 2000 Act adding commentary, analysis and relevant case law.
This 6-in-1 collection features the entire Due Diligence series in one book. Containing a new foreword from the author sharing his updated insights, this easy to use collection is a necessity for all involved in practicing work health and safety. This updated collection provides essential guidance for companies, managers and workers to avoid the onerous penalties for non-compliance under the new Model Work Health and Safety laws"-- Wolters Kluwer CCH Website.
This book critically analyses the Model Work Health and Safety Bill, which is the pivotal legal instrument upon which the harmonisation of work health and safety regulation in Australia is based. This Model Act has already been adopted from 1 January 2012 in some Australian jurisdictions – the Commonwealth, New South Wales, Queensland and the two territories – and is the culmination of a long process which gained renewed impetus with a National Review of Model Occupational Health and Safety Laws commissioned by the Federal Government on behalf of all Australian governments in April 2008. The book explains the origins of the Model Act, analyses its provisions, outlines practical issues, including potential difficulties, in their application and makes suggestions for further debate to develop the harmonised provisions. It explores the potential of the harmonised health and safety laws and assesses their adequacy to guide us through the challenges of the next century.
An essential reference for individuals and companies looking to anticipate an incident and implement an effective incident management strategy that shapes the corporate response, through policies, procedures, training and resources. An incident presents a minefield of risks. It is during this challenging time that a group of people is tasked with managing in the midst of chaos and trying to fi nd answers for those affected. Due Diligence: Incident Notification, Management and Investigation explores the techniques associated with crisis management in the WHS context. It takes a holistic approach legal, safety, commercial and reputational issues are interwoven in the discussion, so what emerges is a practical blueprint. The third edition of the Due Diligence series explores recent case law and addresses contemporary work health and safety issues, including the new industrial manslaughter laws and the management of mental health at work."-- Wolters Kluwer CCH Website.
The Safeguard Health & Safety Handbook 2018 is a new, completely essential guide for those at the forefront of health and safety in New Zealand. Written in plain English, it is current to 1 September 2017 and brings together analysis of the legislation, practical advice, tools and case notes to provide readers with a reliable reference source and quality guidance on meeting their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The book starts with an introduction to health and safety and an overview of the key concepts of the Act. It follows with an in-depth explanation of duties, then moves on to leadership, tools, health and safety regulations and enforcement options. The last chapters include a comprehensive set of health and safety case notes, as well as guidance on accident compensation and the growing area of occupational health. As an added advantage the book is fully indexed so key words and phrases can be pinpointed throughout the text. Make sure you follow the correct processes and attain compliance and best practice in every health and safety circumstance by investing in the Safeguard Health and Safety Handbook 2018. This resource is a must-have for PCBUs, officers, unions, site managers, health and safety representatives, consultants and managers in small to medium businesses and organisations.
The Safeguard Health and Safety Handbook 2018 is a new, completely essential guide for those at the forefront of health and safety in New Zealand. Written in plain English, it is current to 1 September 2017 and brings together analysis of the legislation, practical advice, tools and case notes, to provide readers with a reliable reference source and quality guidance on meeting their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 - Publisher.
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