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David Cant ~ CFIOSH
Founder / Consultant, Adviser, Mentor and Coach at Veritas Consulting
Birmingham, United Kingdom
The world hasn't gone health and safety mad; the perception of health and safety has gone mad. What I find fascinating is that people believe that it's about rules, regulations, and paperwork, however, it goes much deeper than that. It’s closely linked to understanding people's behaviour and the organisational systems within which people work.
On the face of it, health and safety is something that seems to be very simple, but it is actually deceptively complicated. So it is perhaps not unsurprising that people struggle to get it right. Anyway.
For almost 20 years, I’ve been helping busy people in construction, and the built environment get it right. I make sense of CDM + health and safety, and the reasons why people behave the way they do, and why people don't behave the way they should do.
In fact, I love digging into compliance and people problems and solve them with a pragmatic and human approach.
A few ways I’ve helped people:
• Improved workers attitude toward safety
• Increased incident reporting to improve safety
• Reduced paperwork tasks with real conversations
• Coached managers to create better working environments
• Reduced at-risk behaviours before they result in injuries/ill health
Available For: Consulting, Influencing Travels From: Birmingham
David Cant ~ CFIOSH
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Mindful Moves: Improving Workplace Safety with the Science of Smart Choices
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November 09, 2023
Rewriting the Script:
In our minds, we often follow scripts that lead us to shortcuts or risky decisions. Behavioural science helps us rewrite these scripts. It’s like giving our brains a safety upgrade, tweaking the narrative so that making the safer choice becomes the new leader’s jou
How to approach a worker about a health and safety issue.
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October 12, 2023
Approach with Care
First things first, approach your co-worker with a friendly and understanding attitude.
The post How to approach a worker about a health and safety issue. appeared first on David Cant.
I bet you this tricks your mind: The Einstellung Effect
David Cant
August 24, 2023
n essence, the Einstellung Effect implies that we might subconsciously stick to conventional methods when it comes to safety. It can even hamper finding innovative solutions that could provide better protection
Master how to sell your safety ideas and inspire action
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July 13, 2023
Understand your audience:
You must understand your audience’s perspectives, needs, and motivations to influence and persuade effectively. Put yourself in their shoes, empathise with their concerns, and tailor your approach accordingly.
The post Master how to sell your safety ideas and inspire
Inspiring Safety Excellence: Leading by Example – Mark’s Journey
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July 03, 2023
Mark’s journey is a testament to the power of compassion, dedication, and the ripple effect of positive change in creating safer and healthier workplaces.
The post Inspiring Safety Excellence: Leading by Example – Mark’s Journey appeared first on David Cant.
Leadership Coaching: Lets unlock your true potential
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February 06, 2023
The coaching relationship is typically between the leader and a professional coach, who may be an internal or external consultant. It is designed to help the leader identify areas for improvement, set goals, and develop action plans to achieve those goals.
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Why safety professionals need to be the friendliest people in the workplace
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January 25, 2023
Being friendly and approachable can help break down barriers and create a more open, psychologically safe and inclusive environment where employees feel comfortable sharing concerns or asking questions.
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The Power of Influence: How to make a positive impact in your workplace
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January 12, 2023
Here are a few strategies you can use to influence your colleagues:
The post The Power of Influence: How to make a positive impact in your workplace appeared first on David Cant.
How to approach employees not following the safety rules and improve safety culture
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September 16, 2022
My immediate question is, “Why and how are these employees allowed to work in this manner?”
The post How to approach employees not following the safety rules and improve safety culture appeared first on David Cant.
Five Tips For More Engaging Safety Briefings
David Cant
March 08, 2022
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.
Why health and safety should be considered in the hiring process
David Cant
December 16, 2021
When they hear ‘health and safety’, most people – particularly managers – immediately jump to fire drills, risk assessments and box-ticking. But health and safety in the workplace is far more than that.
Replacing Paperwork With Peoplework: How To Engage Employees With Safety
David Cant
December 08, 2021
Health and safety management can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle. Although most people understand that it plays an important part in keeping us safe, when there are a million things to do and little time to do them, it can easily fall by the wayside.
Set your sights higher with safety leadership coaching
David Cant
March 16, 2021
Safety and risk management at work is easy.
When you spot someone flouting the rules, all you need to do is pull them aside, show them your laminated safety posters on the office corkboard, give them a telling off, then send them on their way with a newfound passion for safety.
The Importance of Psychological Safety On Your Site
David Cant
February 19, 2021
We’ve likely all had thoughts about ways to improve processes at work – in safety and beyond – no matter what role we’re in.
Unfortunately, not everyone feels comfortable enough to voice their opinions at work, either due to fear of judgment or the risks of punishment in poorly managed workplaces, where employees’ opinions are not high on the priority list.
Principal Designer Support: What You Need to Know
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February 08, 2021
In 2015, the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) were updated to simplify this vital legislation and make responsibilities within construction projects crystal clear. The new CDM regulations, introduced in...
Are your Toolbox talks irrelevant?
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February 08, 2021
Listen to this practical insight which goes beyond the clipboard to help you improve safety performance and toolbox talks.
The post Are your Toolbox talks irrelevant? appeared first on David Cant.
Risk Management During COVID-19
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February 03, 2021
Working practices have shifted dramatically, and health and safety managers and those charged with risk management have found themselves in a new and challenging environment.
The post Risk Management During COVID-19 appeared first on David Cant.
The Human Factor – Managing Risky Behaviour at Work
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February 03, 2021
While this is great news, health and safety managers risk getting lost in risk assessments and legislation, overlooking the biggest risk of all: the human factor.
The post The Human Factor – Managing Risky Behaviour at Work appeared first on David Cant.
How can you motivate your workers to wear PPE
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February 03, 2021
Though employers should make an effort to minimise and mitigate risks as much as possible, sometimes the use of PPE is unavoidable.
The post How can you motivate your workers to wear PPE appeared first on David Cant.
How to sell the safety message like a top salesperson
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December 09, 2020
The role of health and safety manager goes far beyond ticking boxes, creating risk assessments, and writing reports. Safety managers are responsible for curating and reinforcing a strong, effective safety...
The New Building Safety Regulator Explained
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November 11, 2020
In the wake of the devastating Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017, legislators were forced to answer some tough questions about construction management and the safety of large, multi-occupancy buildings in...
CSCS Cards Explained
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July 15, 2020
In a health and safety conscious world, site managers and potential employers want to know the person they are hiring is trained and competent. One of the easiest and most...
Has health and safety really gone mad?
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July 09, 2020
It’s health and safety gone mad. Whether you are a veteran contractor or new to the job, you’ve heard it, and possibly even said it yourself. Since the widespread introduction...
Veritas Consulting Safety Services
Veritas Consulting
January 03, 2007
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.
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A journey in safety management empowering positive change
I bet you this tricks your mind: The Einstellung Effect
Five Tips For More Engaging Safety Briefings
The Types of Risk-Taker and How To Spot Them
Why health and safety should be considered in the hiring process
Replacing Paperwork With Peoplework: How To Engage Employees With Safety
Set your sights higher with safety leadership coaching
The Importance of Psychological Safety On Your Site
Principal Designer Support: What You Need to Know
Are your Toolbox talks irrelevant?
Risk Management During COVID-19
The Human Factor – Managing Risky Behaviour at Work
How can you motivate your workers to wear PPE
CSCS Cards Explained
Veritas Consulting Safety Services
Mindful Moves: Improving Workplace Safety with the Science of Smart Choices
