Synopsis
The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is your weekly guide to starting or growing a profitable occupational safety and health consulting business. Do you feel that your knowledge would be better served, if you are your own boss? Your knowledge can help more people improve their workplace safety. Most of what you know may be wasting in a job that limits what you can do for the overall health and safety of workers. Now is the time to start your own safety consulting business!
Episodes
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Special Announcement Superbowl Monday
03/02/2020 Duration: 03minThis mini episode is to announce that I will be interviewing the Safety Justice League on Wednesday February 5th. Hope everyone enjoyed the Superbowl!
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SC 51 David Vasquez Interview
27/01/2020 Duration: 54minIn this episode, Sheldon speaks with the former Press Secretary for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, campaign manager for former State Representative Bob Cortez 2016 reelection campaign, and press aide for President Donald Trump's inaugural committee. We speak about is new role with the Koch brother's Stand Together project, how to influence people, communication for business owners, press releases, and appealing to the millennium generation.
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SC50 Podcast Episodes Review
20/01/2020 Duration: 34minIn this 50th episode milestone, Sheldon reviews highlight of favorite topics, interview, and resources. This podcast will give you a good overview of the past episodes and upcoming direction as to how shows will be chosen.
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SC 49 Tips to Creating OSHA Compliant Written Programs
13/01/2020 Duration: 34minIn this episode, Sheldon explains how to create OSHA compliant written programs that are specific for you clients. It is important to create personal and comprehensive written programs to keep the client happy and compliant. Sheldon goes over: Using the NAICS code, OSHA preambles and Compliance letters, Pricing your service, the layout of the written program, and other considerations for growing your business from this one service. Tip of the week: Use the the resources available to you to write programs faster and more comprehensive.
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SC 48 5 Tips on Breaking a Slump
06/01/2020 Duration: 34minIn this week's episode I go over 5 tips on breaking a slump in your mindset and business. When you are in a slump you feel that you may not see the light of day again. These 5 tips will give you what you need to kick start you business again. Tip of the week: Expounds on one of the tips to help leverage bigger companies to help you get your business moving again.
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SC 47 2019 Year End Episode
30/12/2019 Duration: 29minIn this episode, I go over the Good, Bad, and the Ugly of 2019. Good: Teaching the COSS, COSM, and Safe Supervisor courses; Safety FM; Client workloadBad: Losing my father-in-law and mother within 10 days of each other in January 2019; Alzheimer's diseaseUgly: Getting robbed in Houston when someone broke into my rental carI also use the SMART acronym to make my 3 main goals for 2020.
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SC 46 Holiday Show with my wife Mariann Primus
23/12/2019 Duration: 25minI welcome my wife Mariann Primus back to do a holiday episode. We speak about how we meet, Christmas traditions, and mindset things for consultants during the holidays.
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SC45 - Demystifying OSHA Part 4
17/12/2019 Duration: 13minIn this episode, I review the importance of Training for OSHA compliance.
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SC44_Demystifying OSHA Part 3
09/12/2019 Duration: 37minIn this episode, I go over OSHA recordkeeping and the importance that it has for your clients. Also, I give you an overview of written programs and their role for the client. Tip of the week: Go over the OSHA recordkeeping FAQ for a better understanding of the standard and nuances.
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SC43 Demystifying OSHA Part 2
02/12/2019 Duration: 38minIn this episode, I continue the Demystifying OSHA series with a review of the OSHA compliance enforcement playbooks: Field Operation Manual and Compliance Letters. Tip of the Week: Take an OSHA masterclass to help understand how to better serve your clients.
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SC42 Demystifying OSHA Part 1
25/11/2019 Duration: 42minHave you ever felt lost in the regulations or compliance requirements? Sometimes, trying to find the wording for safety compliance messages is a difficult undertaking. Well, this episode will give you an understanding of how to navigate OSHA to understand the agency, regulations, and compliance concerns. What you don't know can lead to citations.Tip of the Week: Get on the OSHA website and learn your Regional and Local emphasis.
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SC41 Kathy Freeman
18/11/2019 Duration: 34minIn this week's episode I speak to Kathy Freeman a former student of mine about safety consultant vetting and her role as the Director of Safety and Health. We speak about resources she uses, what she looks for when she outsources safety work to consultants. Tip of the week: Check the weather to see if you can do impromptu "weather day" training for clients.
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SC40_Edidong Udoh
11/11/2019 Duration: 39minIn this week's episode, speak to Edidong Udoh about working in Afganistan and outside of the US. We also discuss the international WhatsApp group that he started. Tip of the Week: Look to see how you can branch out to do international work to grow your business.
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SC39_OSHA Update
04/11/2019 Duration: 33minIn this week's episode, I do an OSHA update as to what is happening related to 2 new executive orders. Also, I go over the new OSHA website.Tip of the Week: Join the OSHA Quicktake newsletter and set up an alert to check the OSHA website at least 1 a month.
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SC38_Travis Costello
28/10/2019 Duration: 01h04minIn this week's episode, I speak with Travis Costello about the resources he uses for his Houston-based safety consulting firm. We also review tips for proposals, mentorship and many more. Tip of the week: Be a part of your community as a way to give back and for marketing opportunities.
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SC37_Interview with Nathan Braymen
21/10/2019 Duration: 01h19minIn this week's episode, speak to Nathan Braymen of "Red Beard Safety" and IsItRecordable.com. We talk about networking, safety and health philosophy, marketing, and of course....OSHA recordkeeping. Tip of the Week: Get a headstart with your business while you are still employed by someone else.
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SC36_Timothy Attrell
14/10/2019 Duration: 49minIn this week's episode, I have a coaching call with Timothy Attrell regarding his fatality reenactment service, acting, marketing ideas, and more. Tip of the Week: Utilize all of your talents to create income even if it is not in safety and health.
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SC35_Interview with my wife Mariann Primus
07/10/2019 Duration: 51minIn this week's episode, I have a very special guest....my wife! We talk about life as an business owner and what it's like being married to a consultant or entrepreneur. Tip of the Week: Make sure you and your partner are on the same page for your business.
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SC33_Interview with Phil Landry
23/09/2019 Duration: 56minIn this episode I speak with Phil Landry of HSE Partnering Solutions on topics such as: Hazardous Material, Safety Management Systems, and being a consultant.