Navigating OSHA & EPA Compliance: A Look at Republican vs. Democratic Policies Part 1
- S4E297
- 23:24
- February 4th 2025
Keywords: OSHA compliance, EPA enforcement, workplace safety trends, regulatory changes, Trump administration, Biden OSHA policy, EPA regulations, workplace injuries, safety compliance, industry-specific safety, labor shortages, construction workforce trends, manufacturing hiring challenges, safety audits, compliance technology, workplace stressors, economic impact on regulations, voluntary compliance programs, workplace fatalities, pandemic workplace safety, regulatory rollbacks, heat stress standards, silica rule, business safety strategies, EHS consultant, environmental health and safety, occupational safety, compliance risk management.
In this episode of Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus, we examine OSHA and EPA compliance trends under different U.S. presidential administrations. From George W. Bush’s voluntary compliance approach to Obama’s strict enforcement, Trump’s deregulatory focus, and Biden’s push for increased oversight, we analyze how regulatory shifts impact workplace safety and environmental compliance.
We also examine:
✔️ How labor shortages affect workplace safety
✔️ Industry-specific enforcement trends
✔️ The impact of COVID-19 on OSHA & EPA policies
✔️ What a future Trump administration could mean for compliance
Tune in to gain insights on how businesses can stay ahead of regulatory changes and thrive under shifting political landscapes. Whether you’re a safety consultant, business leader, or EHS professional, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways!
Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus
The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is your ultimate weekly guide to starting or growing a profitable occupational safety and health consulting business. Are you ready to be your own boss and make a greater impact? Your expertise can help more people create safer workplaces, and your skills deserve a platform where they can truly shine. If you feel limited in your current role and believe your knowledge could serve the broader workforce more effectively, this podcast is for you. Join us as we explore the steps to launch your own safety consulting business, share insights on navigating the industry, and provide strategies to maximize your impact on workplace health and safety. Now is the perfect time to take control of your career and make a difference!
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.
