Risk! Engineers Talk Governance Podcast

R2A Co-Directors, Due Diligence & Risk Engineers, Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss governance in an engineering context. Season 1 focuses on SFAIRP (so far as is reasonably practicable) with a variety of topics that cover the language of risk, the role of risk managers, Australian Standards, WHS Legislation & OHS Act.

You can find the Risk! Engineers Talk Governance on all major podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

If you prefer to watch the video recordings, head to R2A’s YouTube Page.

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The Contest of Ideas - Has Australia gone backwards in embracing SFAIRP?

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis & Richard Robinson discuss the contest of ideas and if Australia has gone backwards in embracing SFAIRP. They also observe how many Australian Standards contradict WHS legislation/OHS Act and how Standards appear to be stopping people and organisations demonstrating SFAIRP.

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White Island Volcano Eruption - NZ trial on alleged breach of Workplace Health & Safety laws

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson discuss the current New Zealand trial on the White Island Volcanic Eruption.

The White Island volcano erupted on 9 December, 2019 resulting in 22 deaths. Charges were brought against various parties involved alleging breaches in New Zealand's workplace health and safety laws.

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Rail Safety National Law - The confusion between it and the WHS Legislation/OHS Act

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson discuss the Rail National Safety law and the confusion with how it stands in relation to WHS legislation, and why if you satisfy the requirements of the WHS legislation, you have, in turn, satisfied the requirements of the Rail Safety National law. 

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Land Use Planning & Major Hazards

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson discuss land use planning and major hazards. They share some work they’ve been involved with and how design engineered controls are very reliable, and there are precautions and mitigations that responsible parties can put in place to protect themselves against major hazards facilities.

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Regulations & Licence to Trade

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson discuss regulations and licence to trade, the difference between the two and some of the confusion and difficulties it's causing for organisations, especially in major hazards.

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Role of Standards & Do They Meet Your Legislative Requirements?

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson discuss the role of Standards, why it's important to understand the different types of Standards, the information they contain, and why some Standards may not satisfy your legal obligations under the OHS/WHS legislation. 

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SFAIRP vs ALARP

In this episode of the podcast Risk! Engineers talk Governance, due diligence engineers Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson discuss the difference between SFAIRP & ALARP.

ALARP versus SFAIRP is still creating a lot of confusion within the risk industry and organisations, this discussion clarifies the difference and why organisations must work towards SFAIRP.

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Introducing Risk! Engineers Talk Governance

In this special introduction episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, meet your hosts Gaye Francis and Richard Robinson who outline their due diligence engineering experience and why they are starting the podcast .

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