
No OSHA? No Excuses: How to keep your EHS job.
- S5E309
- 32:22
- April 24th 2025
Keywords: OSHA enforcement, Trump OSHA rules, Biden OSHA budget, OSHA compliance, safety consulting, safety podcast, Sheldon Primus, workplace safety, EHS myths, safety budget cuts, OSHA inspections, Trump safety regulations, safety layoffs, OSHA under Trump, safety officer training, safety misinformation, regulatory myths, public sector safety, compliance defense, safety ROI, EHS podcast, compliance under pressure, safety culture, risk mitigation, safety communication, safety management, hazard prevention, safety under Trump, workplace compliance myths, safety consultant strategy
🎙️ Show Description
In this powerful follow-up episode, Sheldon Primus busts the myth that OSHA disappeared during the Trump administration. Many safety professionals have heard it: “We don’t need to worry about OSHA anymore.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Sheldon dives into real OSHA enforcement numbers, final rule changes, and how safety never stopped being critical—even when leadership downplayed it. Whether you're in the public or private sector, this episode arms you with facts, strategy, and straight talk.
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.