Welcome to the safebychoicenotbychance.com site. Welcome to Safe By Choice, Not By Chance, where informed decisions create safer outcomes.
With nearly two decades of experience in Health, Safety, Quality, and Training, I have consistently led cultural transformations across diverse sectors, including civil engineering and local government. My extensive qualifications and professional memberships reflect a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
I’m open to any new and exciting opportunities and challenges, so if you’d like to have a chat, you can schedule a thirty-minute meeting in my in my diary drop me a message in the chat or find my contact details on the contact me page.
During my career I have successfully managed to promote positive changes to organisational culture by influencing and altering perceptions and attitudes encouraging and maintaining a proactive approach to all things health, safety, environment, quality, training and well-being so that all stakeholders experience fosters good working relationships, engagement and participation.
I am dedicated to my career and enjoy challenging the firmly held beliefs and working practices that exist to find practical, workable solutions which are of benefit to both individuals, teams and organisations as a whole. I always look to use readily available systems and tools to improve efficiency and provide effective solutions where I can.
My contributions to industry initiatives include developing the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) for shopfitters and participating in the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) management committee, demonstrating a strong dedication to raising industry standards. As an accredited IOSH Managing Safely trainer, I am committed to delivering high-quality training programmes.
With a degree in computing, I have designed and implemented a variety of electronic systems, including eLearning content, learning management systems, and bespoke reporting tools. My work has included the adoption of innovative technologies such as noise and hand-arm vibration monitoring systems, as well as virtual reality simulators, demonstrating my commitment to advancing workplace safety through technology.
If you are seeking expert guidance in occupational safety, health, wellbeing, systems development, international standards auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 45001), or training, I invite you to get in touch. You can use the “Live Chat” feature, connect with me on LinkedIn, or contact me via phone, email, or WhatsApp as detailed on the contact page.
I welcome opportunities for collaboration, new challenges, and exciting ventures. You can also follow me on X (Twitter) @safe_by_choice and I occasionally post some ramblings.
All the best,
Hayden Mead BSc CertIOSH MBCS MIIRSM PCQI AMICE
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