The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is your ultimate weekly guide to starting or growing a profitable occupational safety and health consulting business. Are you ready to be your own boss and make a greater impact? Your expertise can help more people create safer workplaces, and your skills deserve a platform where they can truly shine. If you feel limited in your current role and believe your knowledge could serve the broader workforce more effectively, this podcast is for you ...
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This week on the Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, Sheldon welcomes Rosie De Leon Nogueras, host of Boogie On Rosie Woman. Rosie opens up about her six-year sobriety journey, the challenges of breaking free from toxic relationships, and the surprising role music communities like Phish’s fellowship tables played in her recovery. Together, Sheld…
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Self Betterment: Train Now, So Opportunity Doesn’t Pass You By
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10:46This week on The Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon shares an honest and practical look at what it means to invest in yourself — especially as a safety consultant or aspiring entrepreneur in the EHS world. Whether you're prepping to leave your job, building up credentials for better contracts, or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, this episode…
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From Networking to Spam: What’s Wrong with LinkedIn?
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11:45📌 Episode Description LinkedIn was built for networking—but lately, it feels more like a spam factory. In this episode, Sheldon Primus dives into the frustrating rise of copy-paste sales pitches and constant cold DMs that flood professional inboxes. With his trademark wit and honesty, Sheldon explains why this approach destroys trust, what authenti…
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End the Year Strong: Focus on Your One Big Thing
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8:22In this quick but powerful episode, Sheldon Primus challenges you to identify and commit to your one big thing before the year ends. Whether you’re writing a book, securing a big client, or finally launching that new program, Sheldon shares why August through November is the critical window to focus, plan, and execute. With his own example of launc…
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It’s Safe + Sound Week! This annual OSHA initiative is more than just a campaign — it's a movement to spotlight the value of workplace safety and health programs. In this timely episode, Sheldon dives into: What Safe + Sound Week is and why it matters How you can participate as a consultant, employer, or EHS professional Creative ideas to engage yo…
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From Kilimanjaro to Closing Deals: Joseph Blackman on Crushing Fear, Building Connections, and Winning Big
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1:04:47In this episode of the Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, we welcome Joseph Blackman, founder of Vitendo Training Solutions and host of the Public Works Podcast. Joseph’s story is as inspiring as it is practical: from a career reset to summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in just five days, he’s learned firsthand what it takes to persevere under pressur…
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🎙️ Fine Reduction isn't Forgiveness: Reframing OSHA Penalties as a Path to Safer Workplaces
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21:58Keywords: OSHA, safety consultant, workplace safety, fine reduction, OSHA penalties, compliance, EHS, safety leadership, penalty reform, safety culture, regulatory compliance, safety podcast, informal conference, hazard abatement, OSHA FOM, field operations manual, construction safety, general industry, safety strategy, compliance officer, safety a…
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Proposal Thoughts: How to Win Clients Before the Pitch Ends
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23:14In this solo episode, Sheldon dives into the world of safety consulting proposals — those critical documents that make or break your business relationships. Whether you’re new to consulting or a seasoned pro, Sheldon shares actionable thoughts on how to position your value, avoid common mistakes, and speak directly to client pain points. You’ll lea…
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Summer 2025 OSHA Update: What EHS Pros Need to Know Now
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12:45In this episode of the Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus podcast, Sheldon shares a focused update on OSHA activities for summer 2025. He breaks down key federal and state-level initiatives, recent enforcement patterns, and what the latest guidance means for safety consultants, internal EHS leaders, and businesses of all sizes. What You’ll Learn…
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The OSHA Website Decoded: How to Find the Compliance Gold You’re Missing
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22:39Keywords: OSHA website, OSHA standards, how to use OSHA website, OSHA letters of interpretation, safety consultant podcast, Sheldon Primus, EHS compliance, workplace safety rules, OSHA resources, compliance tips, find OSHA regulations, government safety info, safety professional tools, safety guidance, occupational safety, OSHA training links, work…
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Reviving Cold Leads: The Safety Consultant Trick You Should’ve Been Using Yesterday
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7:13🎙️ Podcast Summary Description Ever look at a dead lead and think, "Well… guess that's that"? Not so fast. In this week’s episode of The Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon shares his favorite old-school move that still works like magic today—reviving a cold lead like it just ghosted you last week. You’ll get practical scripting ideas, real talk abo…
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Burnout is Real—Here’s Why You Need to Start Having Fun at Work (Yes, Even in Safety)
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13:41Keywords: safety podcast, safety consultant, Sheldon Primus, EHS podcast, workplace wellness, EHS mindset, fun in safety, burnout prevention, safety culture, safety professional, consultant burnout, stress management, workplace engagement, occupational health, EHS leadership, safety consulting, safety strategy, safety motivation, workplace morale, …
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The Website Is Live… and So Is My Secret Project! 🔥
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26:35Keywords: Sheldon Primus, EHS consultant, safety consultant, safety podcast, safety entrepreneur, website launch, EHS business, safety community, safety professional, secret project, consulting in safety, OSHA training, safety marketing, business for safety pros, safety website, new website launch, safety consulting tips, safety leadership, EHS bra…
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Safety Is Evolving—Are You? Reflections on SMS Transmissions
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22:56Keywords: safety mutation, safety consulting, EHS podcast, workplace safety, Jay Allen, safety culture, safety transformation, safety in my opinion, safety leadership, change in safety industry, OSHA compliance, safety innovation, safety evolution, safety disruption, environmental health and safety, industrial safety, safety podcast, Sheldon Primus…
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Safety, In My Opinion: Consciousness, Construct, and the Reality of Risk
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1:33:39Keywords: safety culture, safety podcast, Jay Allen, Sheldon Primus, safety in my opinion, risk reality, safety leadership, safety philosophy, risk management, human factors, occupational safety, safety systems, workplace safety, EHS podcast, safety innovation, safety theory, behavioral safety, safety constructs, risk perception, organizational saf…
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The True Cost of an Incident (It’s More Than You Think)
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17:39Keywords: true cost of an injury, workplace incident cost, safety ROI, OSHA cost analysis, cost of workplace accident, indirect safety costs, downtime cost, workers comp data, EHS podcast, Sheldon Primus, safety consultant, incident reporting, safety budgeting, hazard prevention cost, injury prevention metrics, EHS communication, safety storytellin…
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No OSHA? No Excuses: How to keep your EHS job.
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32:22Keywords: OSHA enforcement, Trump OSHA rules, Biden OSHA budget, OSHA compliance, safety consulting, safety podcast, Sheldon Primus, workplace safety, EHS myths, safety budget cuts, OSHA inspections, Trump safety regulations, safety layoffs, OSHA under Trump, safety officer training, safety misinformation, regulatory myths, public sector safety, co…
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Why Safety Officers Get Fired First (and How to Stop It)
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21:53Keywords: safety consulting, EHS budget cuts, OSHA enforcement, safety officer tips, workplace safety, Trump OSHA, Biden OSHA, injury cost analysis, cost of safety, IIPP, safety layoffs, safety ROI, compliance vs culture, public sector safety, Michelle Martin safety, safety myths, safety during downturns, OSHA budget comparison, how to protect your…
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Unlock Your Department's Hidden Potential: Prove Your Worth Today Intro
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15:39Keywords: department value, organizational impact, team visibility, proving worth, department strategy, internal branding, team recognition, organizational success, department growth, leadership communication, performance metrics, departmental achievements, team empowerment, organizational development, workplace influence, department goals, strateg…
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This AI Trick Can Instantly Upgrade Your Resume (Even If It’s Outdated!)
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23:31This episode is sponsored by https://agrisphere.com/ Keywords: AI resume writing, EHS consultant resume, safety consultant tips, bio update tips, AI for job search, ChatGPT resume builder, environmental health and safety, resume with AI, AI job search tools, create EHS resume, safety consultant podcast, SME resume tips, ISO 45001 resume, cover lett…
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Remote Safety Pro: How to Work, Save, and Thrive as a Remote EHS Consultant
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27:28remote EHS, safety consultant, EHS consulting, virtual safety training, work from anywhere, safety webinars, safety podcasts, remote safety jobs, OSHA compliance, safety consultant podcast, EHS professional, remote work safety, online safety training, safety summit, virtual EHS, safety consultant tips, remote safety audits, virtual ergonomic assess…
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🚀 Grow Your Safety Consulting Business in 2025! 🚀
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26:24The safety industry is evolving fast, and if you’re a consultant or thinking about becoming one, now is the time to strategize for success in 2025. In this episode of Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, I break down: ✅ How to attract and retain high-value clients ✅ Why AI and automation can help your business scale faster ✅ Key trends shaping th…
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🚀 Season 5 Has Begun! A New Chapter for Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus 🚀 Welcome to Season 5 of Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus! 🎉 In this exciting new season, we’re diving even deeper into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the world of safety consulting. In this episode, Sheldon reflects on the journey so far, pre…
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🔥 The "EHS Crystal Ball" Podcast 🔥 🚧 BREAKING NEWS: I just got back from the future... and EHS in 2025 is WILD. 😳 ❌ Regulations are shifting (again) 🌍 Sustainability is no longer optional 🤖 AI & automation are taking over safety roles 💻 Cybersecurity threats are bigger than ever 🧠 Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves Want to s…
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From Independence to Obedience: Trump’s Executive Order Explained
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14:37Keywords: Trump executive order, regulatory oversight, OSHA compliance, workplace safety, SEC regulation, FTC independence, EHS consulting, government regulations, policy change, White House control, deregulation, industry impact, business compliance, safety enforcement, corporate governance, regulatory policy, federal agencies, economic impact, ex…
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Episode 300: A Special Interview with Dr. Jay Allen!
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1:00:11Keywords: safety consulting, occupational safety, workplace safety, EHS consulting, OSHA compliance, safety management, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, workplace hazard analysis, safety leadership, hazard control, workplace safety strategies, safety business growth, industrial safety, safety trends 2024, EHS…
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The Reversal of Chevron Deference: What It Means for OSHA & EPA Compliance Part 3
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30:41Keywords: Chevron deference, OSHA compliance, EPA enforcement, Supreme Court regulatory cases, workplace safety regulations, regulatory changes, Trump administration, Biden OSHA policy, EPA rules, workplace injuries, safety compliance, labor law interpretation, regulatory uncertainty, legal challenges in safety laws, business safety strategy, admin…
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How OSHA & EPA Compliance Shifts Under Republican vs. Democratic Administrations Part 2
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27:21Keywords: OSHA compliance, EPA enforcement, workplace safety regulations, regulatory changes, Republican vs. Democratic policies, Trump administration, Biden OSHA policy, environmental regulations, workplace safety trends, safety consulting, industry-specific safety, regulatory rollbacks, workplace injuries, labor law changes, business safety strat…
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Navigating OSHA & EPA Compliance: A Look at Republican vs. Democratic Policies Part 1
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23:24Keywords: OSHA compliance, EPA enforcement, workplace safety trends, regulatory changes, Trump administration, Biden OSHA policy, EPA regulations, workplace injuries, safety compliance, industry-specific safety, labor shortages, construction workforce trends, manufacturing hiring challenges, safety audits, compliance technology, workplace stressors…
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Red vs. Blue: How Political Agendas Shape OSHA and EPA Compliance
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28:22Keywords: OSHA compliance, EPA enforcement, workplace safety trends, political shifts in safety, George W. Bush OSHA, Obama EPA policies, Trump administration deregulation, Biden OSHA enforcement, Chevron deference, safety consultant strategies, regulatory trends, environmental health policies, workplace fatalities data, nonfatal injuries trends, D…
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In this episode, I just have some fun in telling you a hint about upcoming 2025 plans. Also, help me come up with a new day to release my podcast weekly. Email me your thoughts at [email protected]
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From Passion to Purpose: Dr. Debjyoti Biswas on Building a Global Safety Training Empire
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47:21Keywords: Dr. Debjyoti Biswas, DB HSE International, Sheldon Primus, safety consultant podcast, global safety training, health and safety certifications, safety integrity, moral obligations of safety officers, COVID-19 entrepreneurship, safety trainers, worker safety, safety professionals, safety certifications with integrity, LinkedIn for safety t…
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Keywords: Sheldon Primus, SMART goals, safety consultant, goal setting for consultants, 2025 planning, business growth strategies, safety consulting podcast, professional development, consulting tips, measurable goals, actionable goals, consulting success, goal tracking tools, business goals, achieving goals, consulting business growth, consulting …
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From Safety to Leadership: Justin Barksdale's Journey to Empowerment
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56:26Sheldon Primus, Justin Barksdale, safety consulting, leadership development, Barksdale Safety Solutions, Barksdale Leadership Solutions, safety consultant podcast, organizational culture, leadership coaching, John Maxwell, mission and vision statements, small business growth, safety culture, workplace safety, leadership training, safety entrepreneu…
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Finish Strong: Planning Your 2025 Safety Consulting Success
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8:38Keywords: Sheldon Primus, safety consulting, Safety Consultant Show, 2024 goals, 2025 planning, safety consultant strategies, OSHA training, live event planning, webinar hosting, seminar hosting, end-of-year projects, safety books, safety business growth, safety training tips, consulting advice, training calendar, client acquisition, workplace safe…
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Beyond Safety: A Deep Dive with Jill James of HSI on OSHA, Mental Health, and Corporate Culture
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46:35Keywords: Sheldon Primus, Jill James, HSI, Accidental Safety Pro, Minnesota OSHA, OSHA inspections, OSHA fraud, Chevron Deference, EHS AI applications, psychological safety, corporate culture, safety culture, workplace violence, CalOSHA, ISO 45003, OSHA fines, Federal Labor Laws, safety indicators, Safety Differently, Dr. Todd Conklin, Dr. Sidney D…
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Rescue & Safety Insights: A Conversation with Chris McGlynn of Roco Rescue
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59:57Keywords: safety consultant, Sheldon Primus, Chris McGlynn, Roco Rescue, COSS, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, occupational safety, fall protection, confined space rescue, suspension trauma, ASSP volunteer, safety training, safety education, rescue operations, safety initiatives, fall rescue, confined space standards, workplace safety, sa…
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From Students to Leaders: OSHA Training, AI in EHS, and CalOSHA Insights with Andrea Foster-Mack
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50:14Keywords: OSHA training, OSHA Outreach Trainer, MidSouth OTIEC, EHS Insight, Andrea Foster-Mack, Sheldon Primus, safety consultant podcast, instructional design, AI in EHS, psychological safety, CalOSHA, workplace violence standard, construction safety, general industry safety, safety training authorization, AI in safety, OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour…
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In this episode, I catch up with Gabe Glynn of MākuSafe wearable safety technology. We discussed many things related to the data that he has been collecting and some of the shocking results.
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Emergency Management Consulting: How Safety Consultants Can Support Clients During Disasters
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11:52Keywords: emergency management, safety consulting, hurricane preparedness, OSHA, disaster recovery, emergency response, HAZWOPER, safety consultant, workplace safety, safety training, Sheldon Primus, Safety Consultant Show, safety FM, compliance audits, safety document review, emergency preparedness, disaster consulting, crisis management, HSE cons…
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Starting Your EHS Consulting Business: Choosing the Right Name, Landing Your First Client, and Pricing Your Services
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30:28Keywords: EHS consulting, safety consultant, business name tips, consulting pricing, mock compliance audit, safety training pricing, site inspections, document review pricing, safety document creation, OSHA compliance services, starting a consulting business, first client strategy, consulting success tips, safety consulting business, pricing consul…
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Please help my sister Andrea. She had a stroke this week and we as a family are trying to help her fight for her life. She is an expat living in Thailand and my brother is on the same island to represent the family. We started family GoFundMe to help pay for her care and expenses. I'm so grateful that as a consultant I can make arrangements to see …
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In this episode, I make a personal plea for my family to help with my sister's medical expenses due to a stroke earlier this week. She is in Thailand with the support of my brother. We have a family GoFundMe for donations. Thanks to being a consultant I can plan to get there without having to ask for time off from a boss. https://www.gofundme.com/f…
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Expanding Your Consulting Business with Global Certifications
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15:45In this episode of the Safety Consultant Show, Sheldon Primus announces an exciting new partnership with DB HSE International, offering U.S.-based safety consultants access to global certifications from renowned organizations like IOSH, AOSH UK, OTHM, and Exemplar Global. Sheldon delves into how these internationally recognized certifications can p…
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2 Bald Men and a Podcast: The Return of Allen Woffard
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57:38Keywords: Allen Woffard, Sheldon Primus, Safety Consultant Show, Diary of a Bald Man, safety podcast, People's Choice top 10 podcast, OSHA compliance, hazardous materials, AI in safety, safety problem-solving, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, suicide prevention, veteran homelessness, mental health in safety, workplace violence prevention, …
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OSHA’s Heat Stress Standard and the Future of Worker Safety Amid US Election Uncertainty
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11:52In this episode of the "Safety Consultant Show with Sheldon Primus," we dive into OSHA's open comment period for the upcoming Heat Stress Standard, a critical issue for both indoor and outdoor workers. As temperatures continue to rise, it's important for safety professionals to understand the impact of this new regulation and how to prepare their o…
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Harnessing the Power of Podcasting for Your Safety Consulting Business
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30:57In this episode of the "Safety Consultant Show with Sheldon Primus," we dive into the essentials of starting your own podcast as a safety consultant. Podcasting is not just a platform for sharing your expertise; it’s a powerful tool for growing your business and expanding your reach. We explore what business podcasting is, why it’s beneficial for s…
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Keywords: Safety Consultant Show, Safety Wars, Sheldon Primus, Jim Poesl, DEI, Diversity Equity Inclusion, OSHA recordkeeping, adult learning styles, toxic masculinity, resistance to change, Self-Determination Theory, Human and Organizational Performance, HOP, Dr. Todd Conklin, Employee Assistance Program, EAP, Human Resources training, White Fragi…
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