Duty of Officers

Download or read book Duty of Officers written by Michael Tooma and published by CCH Australia Limited. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.