SafeWork NSW releases online tools for officer due diligence
13 Aug 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW has published online resources to help officers understand their due diligence obligations under work health and safety laws, including a self-assessment tool and quick reference guide.
Officers have a legal duty under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 to exercise due diligence to ensure their businesses meet WHS obligations. This involves understanding risks, making sure appropriate resources and processes are available, and checking that controls work in practice.
The online self-assessment tool helps officers build their knowledge of these duties and identify gaps in their understanding. Those gaps can then be addressed through continuous improvement activities.
A companion quick reference guide explains the fundamentals of due diligence. It covers who may be an officer, the duties officers hold and practical steps to support them in meeting their compliance obligations.
Officers who complete the assessment receive a personalised report with ratings and practical actions for improvement.
SafeWork NSW noted that industry feedback indicates some officers find it difficult to apply due diligence in their everyday leadership. It encouraged officers to use the resources to strengthen their understanding of due diligence, develop safety leadership and improve WHS outcomes.
How Blue Safe can help: Our free WHS self-check can help you review your business’s approach to WHS and identify areas that may need closer attention as part of ongoing due diligence. Take the free WHS self-check