A safety + health practitioner armed with a refreshing trademark mix of technical know-how, practical insight and a rolled-up sleeves approach, committed to helping businesses and people shape safety risk management the way it should be.
As the founder of Veritas Consulting, David has been at the heart of a UK health and safety consultancy for two decades, helping businesses pave the path to sustainable safety culture and foster a better understanding around workplace safety – while fixing the potholes along the way.
David is a Chartered Fellow (CFIOSH) of IOSH (The world’s largest membership organisation for recognised safety professionals), which honours individuals who have made significant contributions to influence the practice of safety and risk management in wider society.
As well as recognised for being among the most sought after practitioners in the industry, he is a frequent columnist contributor to well-read industry journals, a mentor-coach and adviser to CEOs, senior management, and people on the frontline.
Over the years, David has made a name for himself as a trusted voice in safety and risk management. Across the industry, he has used social media, networking, published numerous blog articles, built long-term professional partnerships, appeared on TV, and has been interviewed by reputable organisations to solidify his enviable reputation.
Professional Industry Memberships:
• Chartered Fellow member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CFIOSH)
• Member of the International Institute of Risk Safety Management (MIIRSM)
• Member of The Institute of Leadership and Management (MinstLM)
• Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR)
• Member of Institute of Construction Management (MIConstM)
• Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI)
• Member of the Association of Coaching (MAC)
Having been on both sides of the industry table, as a wood butcher and as a safety consultant. David uses his extensive knowledge and insight to help businesses cut through the red -tape (with a safety blade of course) and decode the jargon to enable them to get on with the things they do best.
By working with David, you can be assured that whatever you need, he will use everything he has learned over a long career in the industry to support, coach and act as a reliable resource and trusted business partner, rather than a man just walking around with a clipboard.
It is easier to describe what David does not do than list all the services he can dream up. He does not offer “off the shelf” safety risk management solutions. Instead, David works with businesses to identify what they need to overcome challenges and develop tailored solutions to improve organisational performance.
Businesses optimising their safety and risk management strategies are the core ingredients for improving safety performance.
Through regular workshops, we will work with you and your team to make a lasting difference in productivity and your business.
Regular 1:1 coaching sessions for people and teams who want to raise their game .
Sounding board can be on a retained basis or as and when required, either virtually or over the phone.
Most existing clients book regular 1hr coaching sessions over a 6-month basis and see results immediately.
Short informal training, CPD or development sessions over zoom or in person while you eat and drink, designed to be relaxed, collaborative and motivate people to learn more about workplace safety topics.
Very popular with clients on a monthly basis.
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All the practical insights and quality guidance you need to help improve safety risk management strategy and performance.
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Coach, Don’t Manage: Working Together For A Healthier Safety Culture
If you’ve ever read my blog or seen one of my posts on LinkedIn, you’ll know that I firmly believe in coaching, not managing. But what do I actually mean by this?
David Cant
Article
Five Tips For More Engaging Safety Briefings
Briefings are crucial for creating an effective culture of safety and communicating the important messages colleagues need to hear.
Without proper communication, people can fall out of the loop with procedures, rules, and updates, which can, in turn, put them at risk of serious injury or worse. When people are on the same page, you expect things to run smoothly.
David Cant
Article
The Types of Risk-Taker and How To Spot Them
As a health and safety manager, it’s frustrating when near misses or accidents occur because someone took an unnecessary risk.
Whether it’s because someone failed to use the right equipment, cut corners, or was simply cavalier with their own safety and the safety of those around them, the consequences of risk-taking can be dire.
Your first response in these situations, understandably, might be to punish the person responsible for choosing to take that risk. But, if you look deeper, you might find that things aren’t quite that straightforward.
David Cant
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