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The Safety Consultant Podcast

The Safety Consultant Podcast

Sheldon Primus, MPA, COSM, COSS 369 episodes Oct 29, 2026

The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is a weekly show for occupational safety and health professionals who want to start or grow a profitable consulting business. It covers the practical steps of becoming your own boss, finding clients, and navigating the safety consulting industry. Episodes offer strategies for using expertise to help more organizations create safer workplaces. The podcast is aimed at people who feel limited in their current role and want to expand their impact on workplace health and safety.

Episodes

Finish the Year Strong: 3 Goals for Safety Professionals
Finish the Year Strong: 3 Goals for Safety Professionals Oct 29, 2026 19:41 Are you ready to stop procrastinating and finish your year with a major win? Join Sheldon Primus for his annual end-of-year pep talk designed to help safety professionals turn their goals into reality before the calendar flips.In this episode of the Safety Consultant Show, Sheldon dives deep into the importance of accountability and taking immediate action on your business dreams. Whether
OSHA Inspection Survival Guide: Lessons from a Safety Pro
OSHA Inspection Survival Guide: Lessons from a Safety Pro Oct 21, 2026 45:04 Welcome to the Safety Consultant Show! In this episode, Sheldon Primus is joined by Alan Gervais, Director of Safety and Compliance and author of The Practical Guide to Managing OSHA Inspections. If you have ever felt the anxiety of an impending audit or struggled to navigate the complexities of Process Safety Management, this conversation is for you.Alan shares his incredible journey fro
What do EHS Pros Think About AI: Understanding this Revolutionary Survey
What do EHS Pros Think About AI: Understanding this Revolutionary Survey Oct 14, 2026 1:12:18 Are you ready to bridge the gap between traditional safety compliance and the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence? In this episode, Sheldon Primus sits down with Hillary Waterhouse to explore how AI is reshaping the landscape for safety consultants and industrial hygienists. From OSHA litigation support to the latest trends in EHS technology, this conversation is packed with act
How to Use AI for Safety Programs and EHS Training-Part 2
How to Use AI for Safety Programs and EHS Training-Part 2 Oct 7, 2026 36:44 Are you ready to revolutionize your safety consulting business with the power of artificial intelligence? In this episode, Sheldon Primus breaks down how AI is transforming the EHS field and why you need to treat it as a high level mentee rather than a replacement for your expertise. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve by integrating these cutting edge tools into your daily workflow whil
How to Use AI for EHS: A Safety Professional's Guide
How to Use AI for EHS: A Safety Professional's Guide Sep 22, 2026 31:37 Are you ready to level up your safety career by embracing the power of artificial intelligence? In this episode, Sheldon Primus breaks down how safety professionals can use AI as a high-powered team member rather than a replacement. Learn how to integrate tools like Gemini and ChatGPT into your daily workflow to save time and improve compliance.Coming to you from Cow Hollow Park in Oregon
Global Networking with Shebin Abraham
Global Networking with Shebin Abraham Sep 7, 2026 30:44 Are you a safety professional feeling limited by local resources and looking to expand your reach? Discover how to take your safety consulting business global and leverage the latest technology to save lives and streamline your workflow.In this episode of the Safety Consultant Show, host Sheldon Primus sits down with Shabin Abraham, the creator of the QHSE Directory. Shabin shares his pro
Grow Your Safety Consulting Business by Hosting Your Own Events
Grow Your Safety Consulting Business by Hosting Your Own Events Aug 26, 2026 38:57 How to Grow Your Safety Consulting Business by Hosting Your Own EventsAre you ready to take back control of your schedule and unlock your true income potential as a safety professional? Hosting your own events is one of the fastest ways to build authority and turn your expertise into a thriving, independent consulting practice. 🚀In this episode, Sheldon Primus shares the blueprint for org
Burnout is Real! What do you do for fun? I play poker.
Burnout is Real! What do you do for fun? I play poker. Aug 13, 2026 18:57 Being a safety consultant is high-pressure work, but if you do not take time to recharge, you are on a fast track to burnout. In this episode, Sheldon Primus explores why fun is a critical component of your business strategy and how stepping away from the audit sheet can actually sharpen your professional skills.We often focus so much on safety sparks and business brilliance that we forge
Up Your Training Game With These Tips
Up Your Training Game With These Tips Aug 3, 2026 25:40 Welcome to another empowering episode of The Safety Consultant Podcast, hosted by Sheldon Primus. Whether you're a seasoned EHS professional, building your own consulting business, or new to the field, this episode is packed with practical strategies to elevate your training effectiveness and sharpen your consulting edge. Broadcasting from a small town in Minnesota, Sheldon Primus revisit
Mock OSHA Audits: How Safety Consultants Find Clients, Price the Work, and Deliver Value
Mock OSHA Audits: How Safety Consultants Find Clients, Price the Work, and Deliver Value Jul 21, 2026 31:03 In this episode of The Safety Consultant Show with Sheldon Primus, Sheldon explains how safety consultants can approach mock OSHA audits and other mock regulatory agency audits as professional consulting services.Sheldon covers how to find clients, use OSHA inspection data, evaluate NAICS codes, think through pricing, review administrative controls, inspect physical worksites, and deliver
The Digital Nomad Safety Consultant: Work and Travel Secrets
The Digital Nomad Safety Consultant: Work and Travel Secrets Jul 16, 2026 35:04 Ever wondered if you can run a successful safety consulting business while traveling the country in an RV? Sheldon Primus shares his personal journey and the exact tools he uses to maintain a professional consulting practice from the road. 🚐✨In this episode of the Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon breaks down the logistics of being a mobile safety professional. He discusses everything fr
Navigating a Slow Economy: How to Keep Your Safety Consulting Business Thriving
Navigating a Slow Economy: How to Keep Your Safety Consulting Business Thriving Jun 29, 2026 34:39 📉 Navigating a Slow Economy: How to Keep Your Safety Consulting Business ThrivingWhen the economy slows down, corporate budgets freeze, and external contracts are often the first to face scrutiny. But a slow market doesn't mean your safety consulting pipeline has to dry up.In this episode of the Safety Consultant Podcast, host Sheldon Primus breaks down exactly how to pivot your business

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