🎙️ Fine Reduction Isn't Forgiveness: Reframing OSHA Penalties As A Path To Safer Workplaces Safety Consultant With Sheldon Primus podcast

🎙️ Fine Reduction isn't Forgiveness: Reframing OSHA Penalties as a Path to Safer Workplaces

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Episode Info:

Host: Sheldon Primus

Duration: 21.97 minutes

Recorded on: August 1, 2025

Published by: SafetyConsultant.tv

🔊 Episode Description:

In this episode of the Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon Primus challenges the conventional wisdom around OSHA fines and compliance penalties.

Are reduced fines really just a free pass for bad actors? Or can they be reframed as part of a solution-first mindset?

Sheldon explores the practical and ethical realities of penalty reduction:

Calls out industry hypocrisy
Defends the role of informal conferences
Proposes a smarter path for both regulators and professionals

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating OSHA compliance, consulting ethics, and safety leadership in 2025.

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