Sheldon Primus, MPA, COSM, COSS, is an environmental, health, and safety professional, trainer, consultant, author, and podcast host with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations improve safety performance, strengthen compliance, and build practical safety cultures. He has worked across wastewater operations, utilities, general industry, construction, and safety consulting, bringing together field credibility, instructional design experience, and business strategy for today’s EHS challenges.
Sheldon holds a Master of Public Administration from American Public University with a concentration in Environmental Policy, and a Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing from the University of Phoenix. He also serves as an instructor for both the Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers (COSM) and the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) programs through Alliance Safety Council and is an instructor for the Midsouth OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC). His current instructor credentials for COSM and COSS were issued in April 2025. https://www.credly.com/users/sheldon-primus.2338af6f
In addition to his OSHA-centered work, Sheldon has formal training in ISO 45001:2018 requirements and ISO 45001:2018 lead implementer practice, which supports his ability to help organizations align safety management systems with both regulatory and management-system thinking.
Sheldon is the host of the Safety Consultant Show with Sheldon Primus and the creator of Safety Consultant TV, platforms dedicated to helping safety professionals grow their impact and build profitable consulting practices. Through his speaking, training, and media work, he has reached a global audience of safety professionals and aspiring consultants. Public LinkedIn search results also show a strong professional following and active publishing presence.
As Executive Director of the National Environmental & Occupational Safety Training, Inc. (NEOSTI) and President of Primus Innovation Network, LLC, Sheldon works to expand access to safety, environmental, and life-skills training for underserved communities. His work has also included instructional design, OSHA outreach training, compliance webinars, course reviews, and subject matter expertise for organizations across the EHS training space.
Over the years, Sheldon has served in leadership and advisory roles that reflect both industry respect and commitment to the profession. He has contributed to the Water Environment Federation Water Sector Safety Committee, supported EPA-related all-hazards communication efforts, and served in multiple leadership positions within the ASSP South Florida chapter. He has also been featured on numerous podcasts and professional platforms, sharing insights on OSHA compliance, consulting, mentoring, business development, and safety leadership.
What makes Sheldon different is his ability to connect real-world operations, regulatory strategy, adult learning, and entrepreneurship. Whether he is teaching a safety class, mentoring a new consultant, developing course content, or speaking to an industry audience, his focus stays the same: helping people build safer workplaces and stronger careers.
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