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The Safety Consultant Podcast

Sheldon Primus, MPA, COSM, COSS

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. Join

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19:59

Heat Stress: What does OSHA say?!

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/07/19

In this episode, Sheldon goes over the heat stress OSHA compliance letter. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides comprehensive guidance on preventing heat stress in the workplace. Their guidance aims to protect workers from the potentially dangerous effects of excessive heat exposure. OSHA's heat stress guidance emphasizes the importance of recognizing and preventing heat-related illnesses in the workplace. It highlights the significance of acclimatization, which allows

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33:41

Dee Arp, COO of NEBOSH and Vice President of INSHPO...

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/07/10

In this episode, Sheldon speaks to Chief Operating Officer of NEBOSH and Vice President of INSHPO, Dee Arp. Dee and Sheldon speak about how NEBOSH faired during the pandemic with hybrid workspace, open book examinations for reduction of in-person testing, what is NEBOSH, strategic partnerships across the globe, and psychological safety in the workplace. Dee is a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner of IOSH and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors. She has worked in

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47:46

The Return of Stan Smiley, Master Hydrogen Sulfide...

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/06/30

In this episode Sheldon speaks with Master Hydrogen Sulfide Trainer Stan Smiley. In this conversation, Sheldon and Mr. Smiley speak about the hidden dangers on Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), H2S training and detergent suicide. Don't miss this revealing episode.

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16:22

Do you really NEED another safety designation...REALLY?

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Sheldon speaks about the insatiable desire to have more safety and health designations or titles behind your name. In this episode the question is presented: "Do your really NEED another safety designation?

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12:36

How to use Instructor Development Courses for...

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/05/30

In this episode, Sheldon tells you how to use the Instructor Development Course (IDC) to grow your business. He also introduces the Hydrogen Sulfide IDC class online in July with Stan Smiley as the instructor. Visit Primus.training for more details.

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21:51

6 Ways to Promote Your Event or Course

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/05/22

When it comes to selling a safety consulting course, it's essential to emphasize the value and benefits that the course provides to potential customers. Here are some tips on how to effectively sell your safety consulting course: Highlight the course's benefits, Show real-life examples, Emphasize the instructor's expertise, Offer customized solutions, Use digital marketing, Offer discounts and promotions. By following these tips, you can effectively sell your safety consulting course and help

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17:26

ChatGPT Answers: What are limiting beliefs to leaving...

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/05/15

ChatGPT from OpenAI has been a buzz in the global market. In this episode, Sheldon asks ChatGPT what are some limiting beliefs for those who want to quit their job and start a safety consulting business. ChatGPT replied: There can be several limiting beliefs that may prevent someone from leaving their job and starting their own business. Here are a few examples: 1) Fear of Failure 2) Lack of self-confidence 3) Financial concerns 4) Lack of support 5) Negative self-talk. Sheldon reviews his thoughts

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23:49

5 Ways to Have a Safety Side Gig

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/05/08

In this episode, Sheldon give you 5 ways to get a side gig in safety and health. Working on the side is where you do another job in addition to your current job. Most side gigs in safety leads to someone starting thier own safety consulting business. Here are 5 ways to get started: Upworks gig worker, safety consulting match making companies, host your own webinars, do you own weekend live classes, and start a podcast with sponsors.

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29:35

The Return of Jim Poesl of Safety Wars

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/05/01

Jim Poesl of Safety Wars drops in to talk with Sheldon about some of his recent guys. Topics have included the International Conference on Climate Change, Global Financial Crisis, Data hiding from OSHA, the OSHA general duty clause, Soverngn Immunity, and many more topics.

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29:21

Yes, You need to have a contract for clients!

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/04/19

In this episode, Sheldon gives reasons to have a contract with clients even if they are regular clients. In this day and age, there can be situations that can cause someone to stop services. If you don't have a well-defined contract, then you may be out of expected money from projects. Sheldon is reviewing the proper way to structure a contract for a safety consultant.

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33:59

10 OSHA Compliance Myths Busted!

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/04/05

In this episode, Sheldon busts 10 common myths about OSHA compliance. Some of the questions answered are: Can OSHA shut down a job? Does the spoil pile make an excavation deeper? Can OSHA cite you for not following your company safety policies? Is an excavation a Permit Required Confined Space? Does OSHA have enforcement quotas? Don't miss this informative show.....and Sorry in advance OSHA.

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19:27

How do you get in to safety? I got you!

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/03/30

In this episode, Sheldon gives guidance as to how to get into the safety and health field. Also, he introduces some of the audience to the International Framework for safety and health.

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17:29

Build your business while your country builds roads...

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/03/17

In this episode, Sheldon talks about looking into government spending to identify work opportunities.

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20:21

The Problem with OSHA Compliance Officers!

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/03/08

In this episode, Sheldon reveals some hard truths about the new OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs). OSHA has been in a hiring frenzy to make up for nearly 5 years without leadership. The switch from the Donald Trump administration to the Joe Biden OSHA has been stark and aggressive. New CSHOs need to hit the ground running, but they may be under trained and not informed as to the 29 CFR 1904 standard or the Field Operations Manual 164. What can a consultant do to prepare for a new

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22:18

OSHA Recordkeeping 2023

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/02/22

In this week's episode, Sheldon goes over tips and tricks for OSHA recordkeeping, reviews the OSHA upcoming regulatory agenda changing the recordkeeping rule, and reviews the OSHA resources for injury and illness tracking. You can also get more help with OSHA recordkeeping with the online course: https://primus.freshlearn.com/checkout/Course/153

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4:54

Professional Development is for Consultants, Too

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/02/15

In this episode, Sheldon tells you the importance of the consultants getting continuing education for keeping your chops up.

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61:54

Dr. Jay Allen Returns

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/02/09

Dr. Jay Allen returns on the podcast to help share his knowledge as a Ramsey Solution Financial coach to help us understand the baby steps to budgeting. Consultants work for themselves, so it is important for them to understand budgeting principles. Also, Jay and Sheldon talks about valuation for podcast when trying to price for advertising and many more topics.

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31:15

Black History Month and EHS US Statistics

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/02/01

It's Black History Month for the US and Sheldon reviews some statistics related to the black workforce. Also, he goes over the statistical and ethical makeup of people that hold the position of EHS professional.

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31:40

Recertifications, CEUs, Contact Hours....What do I...

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/01/25

In this episode, Sheldon goes over recertification guidelines for safety and health designations. There has been a lot of confusion on what CEUs and contact hours mean. So, Sheldon goes over how to retain your certifications.

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24:14

Selecting the best training location for an event

The Safety Consultant Podcast ·

2023/01/18

In this episode, Sheldon gives guidance on what location works best for hosting your own events. Hotels are good for some events, but they are not the only option. Training locations don't have to be expensive, but they must meet the purpose of the training.

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