
How OSHA & EPA Compliance Shifts Under Republican vs. Democratic Administrations Part 2
- S4E298
- 27:21
- February 5th 2025
Keywords: OSHA compliance, EPA enforcement, workplace safety regulations, regulatory changes, Republican vs. Democratic policies, Trump administration, Biden OSHA policy, environmental regulations, workplace safety trends, safety consulting, industry-specific safety, regulatory rollbacks, workplace injuries, labor law changes, business safety strategy, administrative law, government oversight, environmental compliance, EHS consultant, compliance risk management, political impact on regulations, workplace health policies, business risk management, legal frameworks, regulatory shifts.
In this episode of Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, we take a deep dive into the differences between Republican and Democratic administrations when it comes to OSHA and EPA enforcement. Political leadership directly impacts workplace safety regulations, environmental protections, and compliance expectations—but what trends have emerged over the last four administrations?
We explore:
✔️ How OSHA & EPA enforcement changed under Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden
✔️ The biggest regulatory rollbacks and expansions over the years
✔️ How businesses should prepare for shifting compliance expectations
✔️ What a future Trump administration could mean for safety regulations
If you're in EHS, safety consulting, or compliance management, understanding these shifts is crucial for staying ahead of regulatory changes. Tune in now!
Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus
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Sheldon is an active US safety consultant, trainer for the Cerified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), Certificate of Occupational Safety Manager (COSM), Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor, Instructor for MidSouth OSHA Training Institute Education Center.
Sheldon is an author, speaker, and executive coach.