The Safety Consultant Podcast

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.

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?

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.

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 pro...

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-...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 2...

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Sheldon continues the conversation with Certified H2S Master Instructor, Stan Smiley. Stan gives stories of his time in oil and gas, emergency response, and case studies related to H2S exposure. If you are exposed to hydrogen sulfide, then this is a must listen episode for understanding this common hazard.

Happy New Year! It's 2023 and Sheldon starts the year off with a important interview with H2S Certified Master Trainer, Stan Smiley. Mr. Smiley is one of a rare group of safety educators that bear the distinction of excellence in this by being designated as a Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Master Instructor®, numbering less than 123 worldwide and of those, one of 41 currently certified. Primus Global Medi...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In this episode, Sheldon invites you to send your questions to him via the show voice message line. Go to www.safetyconsultantpodcast.com and select the mic icon to leave a message for the show.

In this episode, Sheldon goes over 5 tips with setting up your 2023 consulting and training schedule. Avoid a bad situation before it happens by being intentional with scheduling your appointment and classes. Here are the 5 tips: 1. Schedule know things first a. Events b. Classes c. Family events/trips 2. Don’t plan anything too early in January 3. Try a 6 month schedule for more flexibility 4. Lo...

A short message to open the holiday season.

In this episode, Sheldon continues giving tips on Zoom setup, Meeting tips, and Engagement methods.