The Safety Consultant Podcast

In this episode, Sheldon continues his conversation with Ari Copeland. He gives Sheldon a few ideas of Psychological Safety considerations for employees in the workforce. Ari is a Trans-man and gives his experience in the workforce through his stages of transformation.

In this special announcement episode, Sheldon give some tips for business continuity for the COVID-19 virus. This is not medical advice, but a starting point of conversation.

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part episode with Sheldon's good friend Ari Copeland. Ari is an operations specialist with Black & Veatch in the Water and Wastewater field. They speak about assessing safety cultures, working with utilities, and speaking up when you see at risk behavior.

In this episode, Sheldon goes over the benefits of starting your own online academy. Online courses will help you get your business more visibility. He also shares detailed tips to how to use your courses in many different ways for revenue.

In this episode, Sheldon continues the conversation with the Safety Justice League, but they ask him some questions on growing their business. Sheldon goes over using Google Adwords, Facebook and Google pixels, and other means of SEO and email marketing.

In this episode, Sheldon interviews the Safety Justice League: Abby Ferri, Jason Lucas, Jason Maldonado, and Nathan "Redbeard" Braymen. They tell him about how they got the name, their path to safety, and even answer 2 questions in a round robin manner as they do in the Ask a Safety Pro videos. This is 1 of 2 episodes with this group.

This mini episode is to announce that I will be interviewing the Safety Justice League on Wednesday February 5th. Hope everyone enjoyed the Superbowl!

In 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,...

In 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.

In 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 y...

In 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.

In 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.

I 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 and me getting robbed in Houston.

In this episode, I review the importance of Training for OSHA compliance.

In 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.

In 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.

Have 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...

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In this episode, I speak with Douglas Castro about his safety consulting business, growth, safety and health training, and more. The tip of the week: Find a growth model that works well with you.