Presenting Basic Risk Assessment

The research got off with a passion; considering the quest to bring in a new element to the module I had to present for today, namely-Morden SHEQ Risk Management course tab 5. I searched the net for new ideas like a child who lost a piece of an important item.


Then followed the time to go for dry-runs. Boy, it was the most frightening part of the whole process, standing in front of the team you giggled with a minute before; now you had to present to them as new and total strangers to you.


The results were heartwarming though. Since we had to get to the feeling of knowing the sense of relating the material as the key towards imparting it to our students. The name(s) of other key stakeholders who were to take part in these assessments were introduced, only to find out that only Carel Swartz was the only familiar face to reckon with.


It never made the situation any better; it came out as the best learning experience from which I take had the mistakes which I underwent were not identified there and then, it could have been done an injustice to the whole exercise. Why? 'cause that was the purpose of the whole exercise if I had to develop my presentation skills.


I learned that you have to dress your presentation well, from heading to conclusion. For instance, your heading, contents as well as examples should head the ball home of whatever you want to say.


Saying that which you want say and what you need to say can make a whole difference in the transferring of knowledge from you to the students.


Last but not least, is to prepare thoughroughly; bearing in mind of anticipating troublesome students who happens to know too much than it is expected of them, ultimately defying the reason they are in the class in the first place.


I learned to present...and I am still learning...am going to do so continously...honestly, I loved it.



Abram Maema

Research on the Presentation

My methodology in researching for tab 5, has included the likes of the internal IRCA literature products; such as the brochures, the internet, MSRM file and anticipates to find more others as the week proceeds along.

The tab I am working on deals with Basic risk assessment; meaning I will have to beef up all the slides I collated for this presentation with some practical examples. Since risk assessment falls within day-to-day-activity and has to be more of a practical than a theoretical presentation.

Finally, among others one can never conduct basic risk assessment without shedding light on investigation management; for its contribution towards making basic risk assessment a success is phenomenally critical.

My task is to translate all the research data into slides with the latest information I have harvested from various sources I have mentioned before.

Tommorrow, I will be doing more of a consolidation on the work to put a final product together for a pre-presentation to you. I advice that you give me an opportunity to conduct a HIRA on your state of health, who knows, it may be that you will develop a corrective and preventive action plan towards avoiding the challenge you're faced with (Just kidding).

Praying for God's speed and your full recovery,

Abram

RISKMAQ Part 1

The week went on like wild fire. With the passion Mark Anderson has, the roof could not handle it; it went ka-boom.

The legal knowledge he has got filtered through all of the modules he covered with us on RISKMAQ Part 1; though without challenges like having the trainer's pet which full in his hands most of the time.

Practical info was shared to a more detail for my liking in a refreshing manner. Considering how MSRM assisted with laying the foundation; it was overlapping with crosspolinating module or two most of the presentation.

Neverthelles, the crunch time for exam visited, boy I was ready for the course. I hope to elaborate on how I did worked on this one next week Monday.

Wishing you the best of this week!

Regards,

Abram

A week well spent!

The feeling of getting right on track on any expedition makes me feel like I am getting almost there; I mean in the right direction to achieve my dreams.

Though one is not finally there; yet however, I almost feel on this step, what remains is practical work as far as MSRM is concerned since the examination is over now.

My concern is currently around the presentation I will be providing next week Friday (on some of the MSRM course modules), so actually if you understand what I am saying; the day is just around the corner.

For the little improvement that I have obtained so far prompts me to give my 100% best in achieving my PDP goals for this programme day-in-day-out.

This one is for you, "Oom Pieter, baie dankie vir all jou moite hoor?" To all my buddies in PDP, veels geluk for your achievements on MSRM; for the support you provided me during the MSRM course too: I love you guys and a girl! Wesley, I trust your faith in me is communicated so well all the time through the heartfelt concerns you raise in all my endeavours.

See you then, have a wonderful rejuvinating weekend.

Warm regards

Abram

MSRM Course update

I had a hands-on day with MSRM course activities today. This helped to get to the core understanding of the course material with assistance of applying MSRM principles in everyday life.

Somehow, Pieter our lecturer managed to provide the bigger picture to the concept in terms of illustrating the most significant points through videos and slide shows. Believe you me, it works wonders. Just to know that this course are meant to assist people from dangerous occupational calamities; makes me feel HOW important is for being part of the Proffessional Development Programme.

This other clip called Bophal; quite send the message home regarding the importance of legal framework at a national, industry and company level necessary to regulate issues of SHEQ in risk management.

The contribution of my colleagues was phenomenal.

I am certainly looking forward to saving lives by providing professional Risk Management expertise on of these days soon.

Regards,

Abram

From the horse's mouth!

Dear All,

The MSRM course is quite different in content, though having some overlapping principles within as the previous Health and Safety Representative course.

I understand the significance of the legal framework driving the RISK MANAGEMENT as far as inspections are concerned. Yet, the blast comes with the inspection causation model, how the model directs the inspections or reactive and preventative responses; more so to the near miss incidents.

The accurate application followed to the letter showed to require a continuous risk assessment would be the best in monitoring safety culture change.

Let me pause and say no more, until tomorrow...

Kind regards,

Abram

Listening twice than I write or speak!

Dear all,

The MSRM course test I wrote on Friday was setting up a precedence; for helping me understand the standard on which I would be assessed on timeously.

I passed it and learned more from answering questions; that it is a skill that will make a difference for my next test/examination.

A pre-test prior the lecturer was a barometer enough to get my attention; saying the least how I need to pay more close attention on what is said during the training course.

I trust the development on this matter is certain.

Warm regards,

Abram

I just got started!

Eventually!

I got started off with an 86% in Health and Safety Representative course. Guess what? Organised IRCA was ready to present me there and there with a certificate.

I have to confess, "I missed on a Cum Laude"; I am glad for my friend Mxolisi who did. If you are reading this; get it from me brother: Congradulations!, wishing you many more other Cum Laudes to come. I

To ya all, PDP team members, RCA seems to be having plenty for everyone of us, so there is a next time.


I enjoyed myself though Wesley, and thanks to Carel for an informed course.

Chaw! chaw!

Journal

Dear all,

The first day at IRCA got off with a warm welcome and an induction presentation; which later was followed by office tour. We met very interesting people in various departments, though some were still on vacation leave.

Calm, down-to-earth and yet very informed; is what I can explain our session.

Regards,

Abram