2 February Plotting - the sixth element in duty of care February 2, 2024By ICI Administrator Aspire, Technical (Civil) 0 For many years, our society maintains records and documents of factual events that have occurred across many aspects of our lives. These events are critical in maintaining true and honest recollections, such records include (birth, death, marriages, land titles, etc) certificates. Those who work in the civil, construction and building industry also need to have a good system of storing information on works completed around existing services. Especially if evidence is required years after the works have been completed. The need to capture information on works completed on sites for protecting assets, is critical for safeguarding against future claims. This is step is known as the sixth element (Plotting) of the duty of care. This step of the duty of care is lest understood. In the event of a major asset damage on your site that eventually goes to legal, information gathered during the site works is what helps you in supporting your case or argument. With reference to its importance (plotting) in a number of completed court cases involving many types of asset damages. The key points that were concentrated on: The sixth element - Plotting Capturing information Quality of information The ability to be able to capture the correct information (with reference to damage prevention, undertaken to prevent impacts on services) on your onsite is what helps win court cases. By: Otre Moussa Otrem Engineering Join our T0102 Technical Underground Services - Understanding Plans and Managing Risk course, designed for site teams, leading hands, supervisors, engineers, commercial managers, project managers, and civil managers. Enhance your understanding of underground services, legal obligations, and risk management, ensuring your team is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the field. How can mastering plan interpretation and risk management benefit your role in the context of the duty of care? Related Posts Adding To Your Career Toolbox Consider your career skills as tools inside your tool box. When you have the right tools, of the right quality, you can get the job done efficiently and to a high standard. What happens though when the right tool isn’t there? The Single Most Important Element Of Any Professional Development You want to learn new skills, grow your capability and position yourself for more responsibility in a higher role. You seek professional development options, of which there is a myriad of options available to you. What is the key element in taking this step? What one single factor is the difference between development that will see you soar as opposed to sink? Setting Goals for your Career Plan Have you ever wondered why one individual is more successful than another? It’s not because they are smarter, well, in some ways yes but it’s not brain smarts. It’s because they take the time to plan, they look at what it is that they are setting out to achieve and break it down into bite size chunks. They create a road map so they know exactly where they are starting, the steps that need to be taken to achieve the ultimate goal and they don’t stop there. They regularly review their progress and make deviations to the plan if it is to serve them. Micro Credentials for Mid Career Workers The traditional process of professional development and education has changed. In a dynamic world and an ever-changing industry, the need to stay current and informed is key to success. How do experienced managers and leaders continually and consistently remain upskilled, up to date and informed? Invest In You In 2020 In the following opinion piece, David Castledine, CEO of CCF NSW and the Institute of Civil Infrastructure, shares his personal approach to professional development. In my view, everyone should invest some time in personal learning. It’s good for themselves and their career, and it’s good for the industry. Everyone knows this, but few do it, particularly in the civil industry. Here is the strategy I have honed over my 40-year working career; it has taken me from Apprentice to CEO. Continuing Professional Development Why choose continuing professional development to enhance your career journey? More now than ever, you need an edge over the competition to not only secure a new position but to provide proof to your employer why you deserve that pay rise or the current career advancement/promotion. Comment (0) Comments are closed.