In this first episode of Season 6 of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the pressures and complexities different stakeholders are having with SFAIRP

They follow on from the theme of Season 5, “Difficult Conversations Engineers Need to Have”, how it generated discussions and comments, and determined holding an in person event with speakers from different perspectives and professional backgrounds - a lawyer, an architect, and two engineer. 

Richard and Gaye highlight the need for a cooperative and collaborative approach among stakeholders, rather than a competitive one, in order to effectively implement SFAIRP. They also examine the challenges that arise when the commercial imperative conflicts with safety considerations, how independent consultants can facilitate these difficult conversations around SFAIRP, and reinforce the importance of all key stakeholders to be involved.

Details and tickets (Melbourne & online) for R2A’s Live Forum on 22 October 2025 “Preventing Criminal Manslaughter – Understanding & Implementing SFAIRP” can be found via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/preventing-criminal-manslaughter-understanding-implementing-sfairp-tickets-1653602251849.

For further information on Richard and Gaye’s consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au, where you’ll also find their booklets (store) and a sign-up for their quarterly newsletter to keep informed of their latest news and events.

Gaye is also founder of Australian women’s safety workwear company Apto PPE https://www.aptoppe.com.au.