WorkSafeBC: Due Diligence to Employers, Managers, and Supervisors

This seminar addresses elements of due diligence as required by the Workers Compensation Act. Managers and Supervisors will gain a better understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements necessary to demonstrate due diligence in their workplace.

Topics covered: components of due diligence; overview of legal requirements; safety responsibilities in the workplace; responding to due diligence requests; and consequences of failing to prove due diligence, including administrative penalties and prosecutions.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concept of due diligence and how it applies to workplace health and safety in British Columbia.
• Describe the responsibilities of employers, managers, and supervisors in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
• Recognize what is required to demonstrate due diligence and reduce the risk of workplace incidents and regulatory penalties.