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 us as we explore the steps to launch your own safety consulting business, share insights on navigating the industry, and provide strategies to maximize your impact on workplace health and safety. Now is the perfect time to take control of your career and make a difference!
In this episode, Sheldon speaks with poker pro Alex Outhred on decision making, understanding perceptions that cause you to make actions, instructional design techniques, poker during the pandemic, and how to promote your business through taking care of the clients. Visit Alex's poker pro page: https://introwise.com/alexpokerguy/
In the final episode of 2021, Sheldon reveals what he learned from the podcast and the year 2021. Join Sheldon as he reviews lessons from episodes of 2021. After the reflection, Sheldon lets you know what to expect for 2022.
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the breaking US news about OSHA's vaccine mandate and testing for COVID-19. He also wishes his audience a very Merry Christmas!
Dave Ferro is your support system. Dave is an OH&S consultant that provides his clients the tools they need to be assured in their procedures and confident in business. He believes in building collaborative relationships and fully understanding his client’s needs. Dave is a strong believer in looking after the best interests of his clients. Having an OH&S Management System in place protects employers and their livelihood, as well as employees who have their boots on the ground. Whether y...
In this episode, Sheldon interviews speaker and author, Phil La Duke. They talk about his writings, career as a motion picture safety consultant, workplace violence, and many other things related to safety and health practitioners and some really crazy beliefs going on in the world today. This information is suited for adults only.
Thank you for being a listener! I'll be back with full episodes December 6, 2021.
My continuing conversation with a member volunteer of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Bill Stettiner about the need to address true barriers to inclusion in safety careers.
A conversation with Uncle Bill Stettiner about Continuing Education Units; American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) relationship with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) becoming muddied; and other things going on in the mind of the "Safety Malcontent".
In this episode, Sheldon speaks to Jim Poesl of Safety Wars, regarding his career, podcasting, training, and more! Jim has 28 years of broad-based experience working in the environmental consulting field developing expertise in the recognition, evaluation and abatement of hazards to people and the environment. Areas of competence include experience in site OSHA compliance, Health and Safety/Hazcom Plan generation and implementation, indoor air quality investigations, bioterrorism response, exten...
Mr. Howard Leight*, a name synonymous with Hearing Protection, is the creative mind behind Final Fit Safety, the new plant-based hearing protection products, and the improved fitting designs. Mr. Leight is the originator of the smooth, soft, bell-shaped foam earplug, and is also famous for inventing the industry’s first earplug dispensers and banded hearing protectors. Mr. Leight has continued to invent designs and spawn ideas which Final Fit Safety proudly brings to you today. *Neither Mr. Howa...
In this episode of the Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, Sheldon interviews Jason Call regarding Gas Monitoring Competence Training. Jason Call, is an internationally known speaker in Safety and Construction. He speaks English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He has instructed throughout the Americas on gas detection and other safety products. He has worked with Homeland Security to provide gas monitor training for domestic...
Sheldon's special guest this week is Jay Allen of the Jay Allen Show and Safety FM.. Jay and Sheldon speak a lot about how safety officers are ruining the field by playing politics regarding SARS-CoV-2 Virus and COVID-19 vaccines. Wheter you are a "vaxer" or "anti-vaxer", this episode will get you thinking and talking.
In this week's episode, Sheldon speaks to 2 safety professionals that were student of his. They speak about the things that are concerns and priority for safety officers. Inevitably, we spend some time talking about COVID-19 compliance. After the interview, Sheldon annouces a big change with the show and an upcoming special guest.
In this week's episode, Sheldon speaks to Bryan S. Arnold host of "The Authority Project" livestream show and podcast about his new book "Change for Good" and about how your would get an obligated mindset. Obligated to whom? Well, that would be to "you"! He gives us how to visualize and take action for success using his "WRAP" system. Bryan Arnold is a writer, productivity coach & podcast host who ironically absolutely loves TV & Films. It’s not the norm but he teaches creators & sol...
Yellowbird returns a year later to catch up on what is happening with the business. This time both Co-Founders are in the conversation, Michael Zalle and Michelle Tinsley. If you are a safety and health consultant or a company looking to hire a professional, this is a can't miss episode! Use code "SHELDON1558" Michael Zalle is the Founder and CEO of YellowBird. He is responsible for creating, building, and launching new concepts and companies, resulting in multiple successful exits over a 25-yea...
Yellowbird returns a year later to catch up on what is happening with the business. This time both Co-Founders are in the conversation, Michael Zalle and Michelle Tinsley. If you are a safety and health consultant or a company looking to hire a professional, this is a can't miss episode! Register for a Pro today and use code "SHELDON1558" to let them know who sent you. Michael Zalle is the Founder and CEO of YellowBird. He is responsible for creating, building, and launching new concepts and com...
In this episode, Sheldon informs you that there is only 96 days left for you to get a WIN in 2021! End the year strong is a big new project, client, whatever is a WIN to you. He goes over Training, project marketing, LinkedIn Live, Facebook Groups, Event hosting, partnerships and more.
In this episode, Sheldon give 5 ways that the location independent consultant can make money on the road. 1) OSHA compliance work 2)Gig work 3) SME 4) Products 5) Advertising revenue.
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the Presidential Speech in the US about the COVID-19 vaccination of US workers. He reads the portion of the speech that regard OSHA requiring vaccination and his thoughts on how to consult your clients about this pending rule.
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the Safety Consulting 101 free worksop coming Saturday, September 11, 2021 12:30-5:30 EDT. This don't miss event will get you ready for the age of regulation to come.
In this episode, Sheldon speaks with Crystal Turner Moffatt, the Safety Diva. Crystal is an: Experienced Professional / Consultant. Possess knowledge, expertise, and experience in the fields of EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Construction Management, Corporate/Compliance, Toxicology, Bioterrorism Preparedness, Pharmaceutical Sciences, R&D. Experience in the EHS field in multifaceted environments. Specialize in Heavy Civil Construction. Have acquired professional and speciali...
In this episode, Sheldon answers question from his Facebook Private group. The questions was related to what is a safety consulting painpoint and pricing painpoints. Additionally, he goes over the importance of using a regulatory driver to grow your business.
In this episode, Sheldon speaks to UK safety consultant, Craig Calvert of Calvert Safety Management. They speak about safety in UK, COVID-19 effects on the UK, Construction safety, and training tips.
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the International outreach from OSHA called Safe and Sound week. It is international because some participants will be outside of OSHA's jurisdiction. Sheldon gives a walk through the OSHA site through the eyes of a consultant or safety officer.
In this episode, Sheldon give his 5 Tips to up your regulation game. As Safety and Health professionals have to interact with compliance officers, they will have to understand regulations. Sheldon is an OSHA compliance expert that gives tips as to how to excel in interpreting regulations. Music from Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/voyager https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/gravity https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom
What did I learn in the interview of Global EHS Professionals? Well, here's 2 take aways.
In this episode, Sheldon intervies Edidong Udoh from episode 40 the founder of Global EHS Professionals and Mary Stine the CEO of the organization. They speak to Sheldon about the organization, the future, and other global concerns.
In this episode, Sheldon reviews considerations for drawing up a service contract for a longer term project.
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the nuances of becoming an Authorized OSHA outreach trainer, the process for receving your authorization, special conditions for being an authorized trainer, and more.
In this episode, Sheldon gives some thoughts on supplemental income vs. just income. All consultant need to have more money coming in beside client work. Let's think about ways to make some income.
