After being a Traffic officer for 14 years I decided that it was time for a career change. I started at a company that produces granite slabs from blocks mined in 3 different quarries that were owned by the company. I started as a general worker at the bottom and worked my way to the top, ending as a maintenance and production manager. Gained vast experience in mechanical, engineering and electrical fields. Did ground excavations, formwork and casting of foundations for new machinery that were imported from Europe. Installed and commissioned machinery. Started studying OHS and after almost another 15 years decided it was time for another career change. Using the knowledge gained from being a traffic officer with various qualifications including hazmat and from exposure in the manufacturing industry and OHS studies I pushed my career in the direction of becoming a Risk Surveyor. Currently each day is a huge learning experience and knowledge gained is astronomical.