🎙️ Fine Reduction isn't Forgiveness: Reframing OSHA Penalties as a Path to Safer Workplaces

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Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus

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🎙️ Fine Reduction isn't Forgiveness: Reframing OSHA Penalties as a Path to Safer Workplaces

Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus

21 minutes

3 months ago

🎙️ Fine Reduction isn't Forgiveness: Reframing OSHA Penalties as a Path to Safer Workplaces

Keywords: OSHA, safety consultant, workplace safety, fine reduction, OSHA penalties, compliance, EHS, safety leadership, penalty reform, safety culture, regulatory compliance, safety podcast, informal conference, hazard abatement, OSHA FOM, field operations manual, construction safety, general industry, safety strategy, compliance officer, safety advocacy, risk management, enforcement policy, safety management, safety program funding, safety solutions, safety coaching, safety mindset, accident prevention, occupational safety

Episode Info:

Host: Sheldon Primus

Duration: 21.97 minutes

Recorded on: August 1, 2025

Published by: SafetyConsultant.tv

🔊 Episode Description:

In this episode of the Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon Primus challenges the conventional wisdom around OSHA fines and compliance penalties.

Are reduced fines really just a free pass for bad actors? Or can they be reframed as part of a solution-first mindset?

Sheldon explores the practical and ethical realities of penalty reduction:

Calls out industry hypocrisy
Defends the role of informal conferences
Proposes a smarter path for both regulators and professionals

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating OSHA compliance, consulting ethics, and safety leadership in 2025.