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NIK ZAFRI BIN ABDUL MAJID,
CONSULTANT/TRAINER
Email: nikzafri@yahoo.com, nikzafri@gmail.com
https://nikzafri.wixsite.com/nikzafri

Kelantanese, Alumni of Sultan Ismail College Kelantan (SICA), IT Competency Cert, Certified Written English Professional US. Has participated in many seminars/conferences (local/ international) in the capacity of trainer/lecturer and participant.

Affiliations :- Network Member of Gerson Lehrman Group, Institute of Quality Malaysia, Auditor ISO 9000 IRCAUK, Auditor OHSMS (SIRIM and STS) /EMS ISO 14000 and Construction Quality Assessment System CONQUAS, CIDB (Now BCA) Singapore),

* Possesses almost 30 years of experience/hands-on in the multi-modern management & technical disciplines (systems & methodologies) such as Knowledge Management (Hi-Impact Management/ICT Solutions), Quality (TQM/ISO), Safety Health Environment, Civil & Building (Construction), Manufacturing, Motivation & Team Building, HR, Marketing/Branding, Business Process Reengineering, Economy/Stock Market, Contracts/Project Management, Finance & Banking, etc. He was employed to international bluechips involving in national/international megaprojects such as Balfour Beatty Construction/Knight Piesold & Partners UK, MMI Insurance Group Australia, Hazama Corporation (Hazamagumi) Japan (with Mitsubishi Corporation, JA Jones US, MMCE and Ho-Hup) and Sunway Construction Berhad (The Sunway Group of Companies). Among major projects undertaken : Pergau Hydro Electric Project, KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, LRT Tunnelling, KLIA, Petronas Refineries Melaka, Putrajaya Government Complex, Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang (SILK), Mex Highway, KLIA1, KLIA2 etc. Once serviced SMPD Management Consultants as Associate Consultant cum Lecturer for Diploma in Management, Institute of Supervisory Management UK/SMPD JV. Currently – Associate/Visiting Consultants/Facilitators, Advisors for leading consulting firms (local and international) including project management. To name a few – Noma SWO Consult, Amiosh Resources, Timur West Consultant Sdn. Bhd., TIJ Consultants Group (Malaysia and Singapore) and many others.

* Ex-Resident Weekly Columnist of Utusan Malaysia (1995-1998) and have produced more than 100 articles related to ISO-9000– Management System and Documentation Models, TQM Strategic Management, Occupational Safety and Health (now OHSAS 18000) and Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000. His write-ups/experience has assisted many students/researchers alike in module developments based on competency or academics and completion of many theses. Once commended by the then Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia for his diligence in promoting and training the civil services (government sector) based on “Total Quality Management and Quality Management System ISO-9000 in Malaysian Civil Service – Paradigm Shift Scalar for Assessment System”

Among Nik Zafri’s clients : Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn. Bhd, (MRP II, Accounts/Credit Control) The HQ of Royal Customs and Excise Malaysia (ISO 9000), Veterinary Services Dept. Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Aspects of Project Management – KLCC construction), Corporate HQ of RHB (Peter Drucker's MBO/KRA), NEC Semiconductor - Klang Selangor (Productivity Management), Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia (ISO 9000), State Secretarial Office Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), Hidrological Department KL (ISO 9000), Asahi Kluang Johor(System Audit, Management/Supervisory Development), Tunku Mahmood (2) Primary School Kluang Johor (ISO 9000), Consortium PANZANA (HSSE 3rd Party Audit), Lecturer for Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC) – Authorised Training Center (ATC) – University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) Kluang Branch Johor, Kluang General Hospital Johor (Management/Supervision Development, Office Technology/Administration, ISO 9000 & Construction Management), Kahang Timur Secondary School Johor (ISO 9000), Sultan Abdul Jalil Secondary School Kluang Johor (Islamic Motivation and Team Building), Guocera Tiles Industries Kluang Johor (EMS ISO 14000), MNE Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kota Tinggi Johor (ISO 9000 – Construction), UITM Shah Alam Selangor (Knowledge Management/Knowledge Based Economy /TQM), Telesystem Electronics/Digico Cable(ODM/OEM for Astro – ISO 9000), Sungai Long Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Bina Puri Group) - ISO 9000 Construction), Secura Security Printing Sdn. Bhd,(ISO 9000 – Security Printing) ROTOL AMS Bumi Sdn. Bhd & ROTOL Architectural Services Sdn. Bhd. (ROTOL Group) – ISO 9000 –Architecture, Bond M & E (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9000 – Construction/M & E), Skyline Telco (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Knowledge Management),Technochase Sdn. Bhd JB (ISO 9000 – Construction), Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM – ISO 9000 & Internal Audit Refresher), Shinryo/Steamline Consortium (Petronas/OGP Power Co-Generation Plant Melaka – Construction Management and Safety, Health, Environment), Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Negotiation Skills), Association for Retired Intelligence Operatives of Malaysia (Cyber Security – Arpa/NSFUsenet, Cobit, Till, ISO/IEC ISMS 27000 for Law/Enforcement/Military), T.Yamaichi Corp. (M) Sdn. Bhd. (EMS ISO 14000) LSB Manufacturing Solutions Sdn. Bhd., (Lean Scoreboard (including a full development of System-Software-Application - MSC Malaysia & Six Sigma) PJZ Marine Services Sdn. Bhd., (Safety Management Systems and Internal Audit based on International Marine Organization Standards) UNITAR/UNTEC (Degree in Accountacy – Career Path/Roadmap) Cobrain Holdings Sdn. Bhd.(Managing Construction Safety & Health), Speaker for International Finance & Management Strategy (Closed Conference), Pembinaan Jaya Zira Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9001:2008-Internal Audit for Construction Industry & Overview of version 2015), Straits Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (Full Integrated Management System – ISO 9000, OHSAS 18000 (ISO 45000) and EMS ISO 14000 for Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Consulting), Malaysia Management & Science University (MSU – (Managing Business in an Organization), Innoseven Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 MSPR8 – Awareness and Internal Audit (Construction), ISO 9001:2008 and 2015 overview for the Construction Industry), Kemakmuran Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 - Signages/Wayfinding - Project Quality Plan and Construction Method Statement ), Lembaga Tabung Haji - Flood ERP, WNA Consultants - DID/JPS -Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan - Prelim, Conceptual Design, Interim and Final Report etc., Tunnel Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessment Report - Design Fire Scenario), Safety, Health and Environmental Management Plans leading construction/property companies/corporations in Malaysia, Timur West Consultant : Business Methodology and System, Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya ISMS/Audit/Risk/ITP Technical Team, MPDT Capital Berhad - ISO 9001: 2015 - Consultancy, Construction, Project Rehabilitation, Desalination (first one in Malaysia to receive certification on trades such as Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination and Project Recovery/Rehabilitation)

* Has appeared for 10 consecutive series in “Good Morning Malaysia RTM TV1’ Corporate Talk Segment discussing on ISO 9000/14000 in various industries. For ICT, his inputs garnered from his expertise have successfully led to development of work-process e-enabling systems in the environments of intranet, portal and interactive web design especially for the construction and manufacturing. Some of the end products have won various competitions of innovativeness, quality, continual-improvements and construction industry award at national level. He has also in advisory capacity – involved in development and moderation of websites, portals and e-profiles for mainly corporate and private sectors, public figures etc. He is also one of the recipients for MOSTE Innovation for RFID use in Electronic Toll Collection in Malaysia.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

KEGAGALAN STRUKTUR - Dari sudut pandangan Nik Zafri

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Rekabentuk struktur yang baik untuk bangunan akan membantu mengurangkan kos dan menjimatkan masa. Walaubagaimanapun, jika reka bentuk itu tidak tepat, ia boleh menyebabkan lebih banyak masalah di luar jangkaan.
Selain itu, struktur yang direkabentuk dengan salah mempunyai kebarangkalian yang lebih tinggi untuk gagal mematuhi kod keselamatan. Ini bermakna pemilik perlu mengeluarkan wang tambahan untuk membaiki sebarang pelanggaran kod dan meningkatkan keselamatan struktur.
Jurutera struktur sentiasa berada di bawah tekanan untuk menyiapkan projek menepati pada masanya serta mengikut bajet/belanjawan. Tekanan ini menjadi lebih besar lagi apabila projek melibatkan bangunan atau struktur sedia ada yang perlu dipasang semula menggunakan teknologi baru.
Mereka sentiasa mencari kaedah untuk menetapkan spesifikasi yang selamat dan ekonomik, namun akan berlaku kesilapan apabila terlalu ingin menjimatkan wang atau mendapatkan keuntungan yang lebih.
Pengesanan awal kesilapan rekabentuk struktur amatlah penting kerana kegagalan berbuat demikian impak negatif terhadap kewangan dan penjadualan projek.
Kesilapan dalam merekabentuk struktur boleh mempunyai pelbagai akibat, dari kesilapan kecil yang berulang-ulang semasa proses pembinaan hingga masalah yang ketara muncul dalam struktur, seperti runtuhan bangunan.
Analisis struktur yang cacat dan sikap acuh tidak acuh dalam rekabentuk struktur sering menjadi punca asal banyak kesilapan berlaku.


Photo Source : mypost dot com

(2) Struktur tanpa Sokongan yang Sempurna
Ada sebabnya kenapa sesuatu elemen dilebihkan kerana ianya sangat penting pada struktur bagi melindungi beban yang dikenakan melebihi kapasiti komponen struktur yang lain. Melebihkan sesuatu elemen contohnya konkrit atau besi dapat meningkatkan kekuatan, kestabilan dan mencegah atau meminimakan kerosakan.
Contohnya dek jambatan memerlukan sokongan "truss" bagi mengelakkan kemungkinan runtuh kerana beban yang berlebihan.Jika salah satu sokongan ini gagal, seluruh struktur masih selamat kerana elemen berlebihan dalam sistem struktur. Tetapi jika semua sokongan gagal, maka seluruh struktur akan runtuh. Oleh itu bilangan sokongan yang diperlukan mestilah bergantung pada pengiraan beban.
Kadang-kadang sifat "berkira" dalam penambahan elemen demi keselamatan biasanya dilakukan oleh pereka struktur yang kurang pengalaman atau terlalu terikut-ikut dengan belanjawan. Apabila merekabentuk apatah lagi membina struktur - adalah penting untuk memberikan pertimbangan kepada kuantiti beban setiap elemen yang dapat bertahan sebelum mengalami kerosakan.


Photo Source : Collins/Shutterstock/Wayne (Truss Bridge)
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Kerosakan pada Komponen
Sambungan antara pelbagai komponen struktur bangunan adalah kritikal terhadap prestasi keseluruhan struktur. Sebagai contoh, rasuk (beam) harus dilampirkan pada tiang (column) dengan sambungan yang mencukupi untuk memindahkan/menanggung beban dengan cara yang betul.
Sambungan yang lemah boleh memberi kesan kepada integriti keseluruhan sistem. Selain itu, sambungan yang salah boleh menyebabkan kos tambahan. Sebagai contoh, retak dalam lantai konkrit boleh melemahkan keupayaan lantai untuk menahan beban gempa bumi atau bencana alam yang lain.
Kualiti sambungan adalah satu kerja yang ramai jurutera struktur kadang-kadang gagal melihat kecukupannya kerana kecenderungan memberi lebih tumpuan kepada geometri sambungan daripada sifat-sifat bahannya (material properties)

Sumber foto : Slideshare

Kesilapan Pengiraan (beban dan/atau rekabentuk)
Jurutera struktur menggunakan kiraan matematik (formula) untuk menentukan saiz dan bentuk sesuatu struktur. Formula akan digunakan untuk mengira kecekapan pesongan/defleksi maksimum sebatang rasuk (beam) atau tekanan tegangan maksimum dalam tiang keluli/besi (steel column)
Formula biasanya berasaskan kepada kriteria/sifat geometri seperti panjang, lebar, ketebalan, kawasan, dll., dan sifat-sifat bahan (material properties) seperti modulus Young, kekuatan paksi (yield strength), kekuatan kekal (ultimate strength), dll.
Kesilapan formula berlaku apabila suatu kiraan tidak ditulis dengan tepat. Apabila hal ini berlaku, keputusan/hasil mungkin akan menjadi tidak tepat dan berpotensi meninggalkan impak negatif ke atas apa-apa spesifikasi yang sepatutnya selamat dan ekonomik.
Pengiraan yang salah boleh mengakibatkan kesan kemudiannya yang sangat serius. Sebagai contoh, jika satu formula tidak betul, nilai yang dihasilkan mungkin melebihi defleksi (pesongan/deflection) maksimum yang dibenarkan bagi setiap rasuk. Ini boleh menyebabkan kegagalan awal rasuk (premature failure). Nilai yang dikira mungkin lebih rendah daripada yang sepatutnya. Akibatnya, struktur mungkin gagal memenuhi standard yang diperlukan.
Sekalipun kiraan ini menggunakan perisian, seorang jurutera struktur harus menyemak kembali kiraan mereka bagi memastikan input nilai yang betul.
Sumber Foto : Researchgate

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Mengabaikan Spesifikasi Kod Amalan dan Piawaian
Kod Amalan adalah piawaian yang mengawal proses pembinaan sesuatu bangunan. Standard ini menetapkan jenis bahan yang boleh digunakan dan bagaimana kaedah pemasangan atau penggunaannya. Biasanya dokumentasi-dokumentasi yang dibangunkan (mengikut kehendak kontrak dan spesifikasi) bagi menyokong piawaian ialah "Construction Method Statement" (kaedah pembinaan) dan Pelan Pemeriksaan dan Ujian (Inspection and Test Plan) termasuk "checklist" dan "Drawing" berkaitan.
Kod-Kod Amalan adalah untuk pelbagai aplikasi - contohnya kod untuk keperluan bahan pembinaan tahan api atau kod yang membataskan jenis dan kuantiti bahan yang digunakan dalam zon tertentu kerana keadaan cuaca dan alam sekitar contohnya banjir, gempa bumi, salji dsb.
Kod Bangunan Antarabangsa (IBC) menjadi rujukan utama dan digunakan ke atas semua bangunan komersil dan industri. Jika di Malaysia, sebarang kod amalan dan piawaian yang digunakan perlu dirujuk silang kepada "Uniform Building By-Laws, 1984", Akta Kilang dan Jentera 1967 dan Akta Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan 1993 serta lain-lain panduan yang dikeluarkan oleh pihak Kerajaan. Kod-kod yang digunakan perlu meliputi perlindungan dari kebakaran, sistem elektrik, pempaipan, pemanasan dan penghawa dingin, lif dan eskalator, sistem pengairan pancuran, pencahayaan dan isu-
Ramai perekabentuk harus peka terhadap kehendak perundangan, kod-kod amalan dan piawaian-piawaian yang berkaitan tanpa mengabaikannya kerana terasa "terlalu banyak" dan "terbeban". Kegagalan mematuhi peruntukan-peruntukan ini berpotensi mengakibatkan risiko yang serius terhadap bangunan yang dibina.
Sumber Photo : adobe stock dot com


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Kesilapan Analisa Perisian/Aplikasi


Perekabentuk yang melakukan analisis struktur menerusi perisian atau aplikasi harus memahami maklumat dan data serta menafsirkannya dengan tepat. Data yang silap berpotensi menghasilkan rekabentuk struktur yang tidak tepat.

Sebagai contoh, jika seorang perekabentuk menggunakan program perisian untuk menganalisa keupayaan beban (load) sebatang rasuk (beam), mereka harus input dimensi rasuk yang betul ke dalam program. Mereka juga harus memasukkan beban yang sesuai. Jika maklumat ini salah, hasilnya mungkin tidak dapat disahkan dan ini bukan sahaja akan mengakibatkan kegagalan yang tinggi kos pembaikannya, tetapi juga mendatangkan bahaya ke atas struktur. Bukan sahaja perekabentuk malah jurutera struktur juga berpotensi menghadapi tindakan undang-undang.

Perisian atau aplikasi untuk pemodelan memerlukan visualisasi hasilnya. Perekabentuk perlu mengambilkira haluan daya (force) dan "stress" (tekanan).

Sumber foto : clearcalc

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Masalah Kebolehbinaan (constructibility) Secara Terperinci

Kemahiran seorang perekabentuk, arkitek mahupun pelukis pelan dalam merekabentuk/melukis pelan adalah penting untuk kejayaan sesuatu projek. Dalam merancang sesebuah bangunan yang akan dicadangkan untuk dibina, langkah pertama adalah membangunkan set pelan yang akan memaparkan bagaimana jangkaan rupa sebenar/simulasi bangunan berkenaan apabila telah disiapkan nanti.

Merekabentuk/melukis dengan tepat memerlukan kemahiran yang baik. Seorang arkitek/perekabentuk/pelukis professional boleh menghasilkan lukisan kejuruteraan berkualiti tinggi dengan tepat, pantas dan mudah. Ini juga boleh dilaksanakan menerusi penggunaan perisian yang betul yang mengambilkira elemen VR, AR, MR dan AI.

Walau bagaimanapun, walaupun artkitek atau perekabentuk atau pelukis pelan terbaik tidak mungkin dapat secara konsisten mencapai ketepatan yang sempurna sepanjang proses rekabentuk keseluruhan. Jika terdapat sebarang masalah dikenalpasti dalam rekabentuk/lukisan berkenaan, kesilapan ini perlu diperbetulkan sebelum mengorak langkah seterusnya.

Masalah kebolehbinaan harus dikenalpasti secara proaktif dalam proses reka bentuk kerana jika ianya tidak dapat dikenalpasti dengan tepat akan menyebabkan risiko kelewatan dan pertambahan belanja.


Sumber foto : blog bqe dot com

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Konsep dan Hasrat di sebalik Rekabentuk yang Gagal Difahami

Perekabentuk/arkitek/pelukis tidak digalakkan untuk menggunakan bahasa atau istilah yang samar-samar dalam menyampaikan idea atau "pitching" kepada klien atau pihak berkausa. Komunikasi amatlah penting kerana ini boleh menyebabkan kekeliruan dan pembaziran masa.

Apabila menyampaikan idea kepada orang lain, adalah penting bagi pereka struktur untuk menyatakan niat mereka dengan jelas. Selain itu, menjadi satu alasan yang baik untuk mereka menerangkan alasan/hujjah di sebalik keputusan yang mereka lakukan supaya semua orang memahami mengapa terdapat elemen-elemen tambah nilai ke atas bangunan tersebut contohnya kenapa pentingnya unsur kemampanan (sustainability) seperti adanya penggunaan sumber tenaga alternatif contohnya solar atau perlunya "green lung" di puncak bangunan berkenaan.

Perekabentuk juga perlu memberikan ruang kepada sesi soal jawab dan mendengar soalan mahupun komen dan kritik dari pihak klien atau pihak yang berminat sebelum memberikan jawapan atau hujjah.

Jika komunikasi tidak jelas kemungkinan pendengar akan salahfaham hasrat sebenar perekabentuk mahupun konsep bangunan yang ingin diketengahkan.

Komunikasi dalam persembahan perlu dilatih sesama ahli pasukan terlebih dahulu sebelum memberikan taklimat kepada pihak klien. Sekiranya pihak klien telah bersetuju, maka segala urusan akan jadi lebih lancar.

Kadang-kadang ramai perekabentuk termasuk jurutera struktur gagal memahami tujuan asas sesuatu projek itu dibangunkan dan ini akan menyebabkan kegagalan yang akan meninggalkan kesan yang mendalam terhadap reputasi mereka.



Sumber foto : Pinterest





Wednesday, December 27, 2023

I AM NOT A JACK OF ALL TRADES

 (Sharing my status on LinkedIn. It's not like me rejecting offers but the reasons are clear)


Thank you to few companies for considering me for field work monitoring roles. As I have stated in my response, my expertise are merely in construction, manufacturing, QHSE, project management, civil and building engineering works, sustainable Development, regulations, education, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, marketing strategies/R & D, ICT and codes of practice.

While I bring extensive experience across multiple other domains (such as AI and Virtual Reality - even shipping and logistics/ERP/MRP, Banking, Business, Finance, Banking, Economy), I must clarify that although I know the foundations of the field that you're offering, I lack substantial hands-on experience in technical field work within industries such as :

(a) aerospace (e.g. aircraft engines, propulsion units) - although there are many extremely senior pilots and aerospace personnel in my immediate family circle, alas, I am not one of them.

(b) aeronautical engineering, (e.g. satellites, rockets and shuttles) or

(c) nuclear plants. (e.g. nuclear technology and applications of radiation or radiation core)

While I'm open to learning, any involvement would need to be expedited due to my current expertise.

Perhaps, you must have missed proper vetting of my CV, my websites, thorough checking of my background or make phone calls to my references. - you will find that what I've mentioned herein is the truth.

However, I have recommended acquaintances who specialize in aerospace, aeronautical engineering, and nuclear physics. I remain hopeful that these companies might still consider engaging me for consultancy in areas that align more closely with my experience and skill set.
-------------------------- Note : There is a wise saying : Once you LIE and got away with it, you will feel comfortable with LYING and it becomes your habit. Once you're caught, you will find your whole world crumbling upon you.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

VISIT TO JABATAN KERJA RAYA WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN PUTRAJAYA

2:40 PM, 30 NOVEMBER, 2023

As with my previous visits to other JKR locations, I continue to be consistently impressed by the quality of services and information provided. The front office/reception staff is notably resourceful and well-versed in the subject matter, showcasing the professionalism of JKR




Tuesday, May 24, 2022

ASEAN CONTROL WORLD EXPO/TRANS4M - KL CONVENTION CENTRE - 23-24/05/2022 - MY BRIEF OBSERVATIONS - NIK ZAFRI

ASEAN Control World Expo/Trans4M 2022 #controlworldexpo with Managing Principal of Noma SWO Consult - KL Convention Centre, KLCC

It was great. The exhibitors have range of sophisticated state of the art technology, devices, robotics, software and apps, IOT and Artificial Intelligence. The QA/QC-based multi-faceted analysis presented were really good with detailed explanation and justifications.
What I see lacking are :
a) is the link towards applicable codes of practice especially when you speak about Standard Deviation or displaying measurement tables - without the applicable codes of practice/standards, people may be wondering where do you based your argument to determine that "this is ok" or "this is not ok" or "within tolerance" or "not within tolerance
b) The analysis; although thorough; unfortunately the "deficiencies" are not linked to some form of two most important elements, Risk Analysis (for proactive Risk Identification and Assessment) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent similar problems to reoccur or at least reduced in the future. RCA will determine the competency of the person correcting the arising problems whether such person require additional training etc.
c) The analysis; despite multi-faceted; is not focused on "by cost-analysis" - which is extremely important in my 20+ years experience in QA/QC profession.
d) Some apps, system and devices are good in detecting vibration and noise - proven useful for construction industry such as "piling" - which is quite limited unless they are used for preventive slope stability analysis or soil movement or perhaps can be a value-added tool during Site Investigation/Reconnaissance.
The other problem is that the datum (like Lidar) should also make way for conversion/input into the modern Architectural Building Information Model to simulate or project the image via Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.
e) On Personal Observations : I've also noticed the visitors are a little low, whether they have a low interest towards the "tech-nerdy" exhibition or the time is not right or perhaps the cost/pricing of sophisticated systems are "too high" to procure during post-lockdown recovery period. Whatever the case maybe, the organizers should promote this event a little more bigger in the future - considering the displays are significantly important to the future of industries.



Tuesday, February 17, 2015

ISO 9000 - TYPICAL DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES (CONSTRUCTION) - NIK ZAFRI

This is a promotional article. The contents are not meant for implementation. As the author/consultant, I shall not be held liable/responsible for any inaccuracies should the readers/implementers decide to utilise this document.

It is highly advised that -  further details on tailor-made/customized documentation development, workshops, conferences or training, please contact nikzafri@yahoo.com or nikzafri@gmail.com or fill up this enquiry form for RFQ








Wednesday, September 17, 2014

CONSTRUCTION - ISO 9000 CERTIFIED - SO WHAT? IMPROVEMENT REQUIRED.... (NIK ZAFRI)


These are part of my training slides for ISO certified company (using a high-impact approach). Further enquiry on the training, please e-mail nikzafri@yahoo.com (genuine RFQ only!)

QUALITY CONTINUOUS JOURNEY – WHAT ELSE CAN BE IMPROVED?

Introduction/Refresher

1.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Definition for Quality: 

• Fitness for Purpose (Internal and External Quality Control - 50%) and 
• Client's and Internal Satisfaction (Internal and External Quality Assurance – 50%) - Both QC and QA have respective specifications to be fulfilled – combined both = Quality Management System (QMS)



Common Challenge 1

The word “Quality” on Manual, Policy, Procedures etc. should not be narrowed only to the Quality Department or Management Representative.

Quality is always a shared commitment.

Then Quality Manual, Quality Policy, Quality Procedures are to be deemed and understood as your Company's Manual, your Company's Policy, your Company's Procedures.

Rationale : to avoid 'finger pointing'

Common Challenge 2

Quality, Health and Safety, Security, Environment - Domino Theory – One tile fall, so will the others – ALL IS REQUIRED

Once again, the same as Common Challenge 1 – not to be narrowed to a certain department e.g. Safety & Health and Security is a SHARED COMMITMENT thus making them your Company's Manual, your Company's Policy, your Company's Procedures.

Rationale : to avoid 'finger pointing'

BRANDING :

THIS IS THE WAY YOUR COMPANY WORKS!!!

COMMON ERROR

Your Company is Certified NOT Accredited (by ISO....)

CERTIFICATION BODY – A body that issued the certificate according to the nature of business – e.g. SIRIM QAS, DET NORSKE VERITAS, LLOYDS, SGS ETC. 

ACCREDITATION BODY - A Body that accredits the scope of business/industry in order to qualify the certs issued by the certification body (Accredited Certification Body) e.g. – DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS MALAYSIA (DSM), UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE (UKAS), ANSI-ASQ – NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SERVICE (US) ETC. (MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOSTI)

OTHER KNOWN EXAMPLES

Education

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING MALAYSIA (CERTIFICATE PROVIDER – PHD, DEGREE, DIPLOMA IN ???) MUST BE ACCREDITED BY MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATION AGENCY (MQA) – USED TO BE CALLED LAN. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Competency and Skills

COMPETENCY BASED INSTITUTION (CERTIFICATE PROVIDER – SKM 1 – 5 IN ???) MUST BE ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (MLVK) – MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES


2.0 DOCUMENTATION

2.1 Quality Manual

- Common Error : Do it make sufficient reference to the Laws, Regulations, Standards etc.? e.g. This Manual is developed by taking into account the following Laws, Regulations, Standards as far as is applicable:

a. Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994
b. Environmental Quality Act, 1974
c. The International Safety Management Code (ISM) – an International Management Code
for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention,
d. Petroleum Mining Act, 1966
e. ISO 9001:2008
f. OHSAS 18001: 2007
g. EMS ISO 14000 : 2004

WHY?

This is :

a. To assure the Client's that every measure has been taken to customize the documentation to support contractual requirements.
b. To ensure a stringent enforcement

NOT A GREAT CHALLENGE : TO INTEGRATE QUALITY, HEALTH & SAFETY, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENT (HSEQ) MOST OF YOU HAVE DONE IT!

CHALLENGE 1 : CERTAIN CERTIFICATION BODIES VIA ADEQUACY/ COMPLIANCE/SURVEILLANCE ASSESSMENTS - TENDS TO TREAT QUALITY AS A SEPARATE ISSUE - (ISO 9000), HEALTH AND SAFETY A SEPARATE ISSUE (OHSAS 18000), ENVIRONMENT A SEPARATE ISSUE (EMS ISO 14000)

CHALLENGE 2 : THE RESPONSIBILITY SPELLED OUT IN PROCEDURES COMPARED TO JOB DESCRIPTION, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES. INTEGRATE BOTH IN THE JD! NO OVERLAPPING!

CHALLENGE 3 : METHOD STATEMENTS VS JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS – INTEGRATE OR NOT TO INTEGRATE?

3.0 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

What is RESPONSIBILITY? What is COMMITMENT?

Simple Formula

A) RESPONSIBILITY + COMMITMENT = ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for WHAT?

- Budget, Plant and Machinery, Conducive Working Environment, Transportation, ICT etc.

Commited to WHAT?

- ensure implementation of The LAW, Quality, Safety, Security, Environment, Standards, Customer Requirements/Specifications, Vision, Objectives, KRA-KPI, Balance Scorecard etc. 

ACCOUNTABLE to providing resources to ensure smooth operation from start to end.

So - the equation : 

   ACCOUNTABILITY 
+ RESPONSIBILITY 
+ COMMITMENT 
--------------------
LEADERSHIP
-----------------

LEADERSHIP of WHAT?

PEOPLE

Common Error

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, KEY RESULT AREAS, BALANCE SCORECARDS, DEPARTMENT/UNIT OBJECTIVES ARE OF DIFFERENT PLANETS – NOT LINKED TO ONE ANOTHER - OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH KPI, KRA, BALANCE SCORECARD ETC. (CASCADING PRINCIPLE – PETER DRUCKER – MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES

4.0  TRAINING



5.0  PLANNING, OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, CONTROL (PRODUCT REALIZATION)

5.1 Planning

You have proper scheduling – CONGRATULATIONS - with all the Critical Path Method (CPM) – Pert Analysis, Gantt Chart etc. GOOD! 

Improvement: The RED BAR to indicate CPM on every activity



Additional explanatory notes are REQUIRED besides than depending on the data inputs from the software. This is WHERE Quality comes in with the experience of Data Analysis and Improvement to be made! Thus the CPM should also take into account quality setbacks based on experience running a project. Hence will improve the timing accuracy 

THIS CAN BE REFLECTED IN THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT/PROGRESS REPORTS

Common Error 1

AUDIT? – A SCHEDULED & PERIODICAL ASSESSMENT ON THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – BE IT QUALITY, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT

INSPECTION? – A ROUTINE UNSCHEDULED ASSESSMENT ON PRODUCT & WORKMANSHIP (PROJECT) - CONTRACTED

SIMILARITY : BOTH CAN ISSUE NON-CONFORMANCE REPORTS (NCR) /CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUEST (CAR)

CHALLENGE

DO CLIENT REQUIRE PROJECT QUALITY (OR HSEQ) PLAN? OR PROJECT EXECUTION PLAN (IF YOU ARE IN THE CONSULTING/DESIGN CAPACITY) OR YOU JUST DEPEND ON THE CONTRACT SPECS OR IF THE CLIENT DO NOT NEED IT – WHY DO IT? (PROACTIVE VS REACTIVE!)


6.0 MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT

DO YOU MEASURE COST OF QUALITY

(IS IT STATED ANYWHERE IN THE NCR?, SITE DIARY, LOGS - INTANGIBLE COST)

PREVENTIVE ACTION :

DO YOU TAKE INTO ACCOUNT PAST DATUM OF WASTAGE CONTROL, POSSIBLE REPAIR ETC (CONTINGENCY) - TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE FUTURE COSTING/BQ? 

QUALITY CAN HELP IN MAKING YOUR CONTINGENCY COST BETTER. ANALYSIS OF DATA, CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL FROM THE MANAGEMENT REVIEW MEETING - CAN BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN DOING FUTURE COSTING AND BILL OF QUANTITIES.

E.G. BUFFER STOCK – WHERE DID THE DATA CAME FROM?

CONCLUSION

QUALITY IS A CONTINUOUS JOURNEY.

DO NOT BE IN THE COMFORTABLE ZONE.

YOU’LL KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS WHEN YOUR COMPANY STARTS DIVERSIFYING FURTHER!

(well...THEY MIGHT!)