Tired of Hazard Communication headaches? Want to unlock the secrets of safety data sheets and chemical labeling? Then tune in to Hack Your HazCom, the podcast that makes workplace safety clear, concise, and dare we say... interesting. Join us as we dive deep into the world of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and its international equivalents. We'll break down complex regulations, decode confusing symbols, and equip you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your colleagues.
Hack Your Hazcom
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Tired of Hazard Communication headaches? Want to unlock the secrets of safety data sheets and chemical labeling? Then tune in to Hack Your HazCom, the podcast that makes workplace safety clear, concise, and dare we say... interesting. Join us as we dive deep into the world of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and its international equivalents. We'll break down complex regulations, decode confusing symbols, and equip you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your colleagues.
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
Transportation vs. SDS: Finding Harmony in Compliance
<p>Host Atanu Das interviews Ken Sumner of KWS Training, a dangerous goods transportation trainer with 30+ years’ experience, about where OSHA HazCom and DOT transport requirements intersect and frequently conflict. Sumner describes common SDS problems—missing or wrong classifications, mismatch between product form and SDS (powder vs aerosol, solids on ethanol), outdated or un-updated Section 14 entries after reformulation, and confusing or mode-specific exception claims (limited quantity, accepted quantity, consumer commodity ID 8000). He explains his approach: gather exact product/packaging details, compare SDS data (flash point/boiling point/ingredients) to IATA and 49 CFR definitions, and use worst-case assumptions when testing data is absent or trade secrets limit disclosure. They discuss benefits of targeted testing to reduce regulation burdens and shipping costs, packaging system testing for accepted quantities, the limits of “harmonization” across agencies, and the need to “trust but verify” SDSs.<br>00:00 Show Intro and Resources00:37 Meet Ken Sumner02:09 Why SDS Transport Data Fails05:05 How Ken Verifies Classifications07:57 Hand Sanitizer Case Studies11:11 When Testing Data Is Missing16:01 More Real World SDS Disconnects22:33 Exceptions Limited Quantity Confusion26:04 GHS Pictograms vs DOT EPA29:03 Environmental Hazard Nuances30:00 SDS Catch All Pitfalls31:19 AI Needs Human Judgment31:59 Warehouse Mercury Lesson33:37 Packaging From Section 1436:12 Accepted Quantity Testing38:45 Drop Stack Test Demo42:27 Documenting Your System44:05 Keeping SDS Current47:29 Trade Secrets Controlled Drugs52:43 Where to Include SDS57:48 Trust But Verify Wrap Up</p>
May 22, 2026
SDSRP: Building Trust As A Credentialed SDS Author
<p>We welcome Angela Oler and Carrie Johnson from AIHA Registry Programs to discuss the SDS and Label Authoring Registry Program (SDSRP), created to address increasing hazard classification complexity and global GHS implementation. They explain how the credential differentiates authors by independently validating technical competency in hazard classification, regulatory interpretation, and defensible SDS/label decisions, strengthening individual careers and organizational hazard communication programs. The guests outline the comprehensive body of knowledge, the two-part four-hour exam (knowledge and practical skills), use of UN GHS Revision 8, pass rates (about 40% for part one and 80% for part two), retake options, and preparation resources. They cover eligibility requirements including one year of SDS authoring, a 20-point application system, employment verification, and remote or in-person proctoring at the SCHC annual meeting.00:00 Show Intro00:34 Meet The Guests02:03 What Is AIHA02:49 Why SDSRP Exists04:19 SCHC Partnership06:05 Experience Vs Credential07:18 Why Credentialing Matters08:38 Body Of Knowledge09:51 Exam Skills Assessment10:58 GHS Revision Basis11:53 Registered Pro Distinction13:47 Five Year Update Process15:30 Career Impact Benefits17:44 Why Companies Should Hire20:02 Strengthening Hazcom Programs21:15 Exam Format Breakdown23:23 Multiple Choice Explained26:14 Study Resources Prep27:00 Eligibility Requirements27:17 Eligibility Points Explained27:51 Training Resources and SCHC29:21 Application Calculator and Docs31:20 If You Don’t Qualify Yet33:18 Exam Proctoring Options35:41 Global Candidates and GHS36:58 Employment Verification Requirements42:21 Exam Difficulty and Pass Rates43:39 Study Strategy and Blueprint45:56 Final Takeaways and Wrap Up</p>
May 15, 2026
If You’re Just Hitting ‘Print,’ You’re Doing HazCom Wrong
<p>In this Hack Your Hazcom episode kicking off the show’s second year, Atanu invites audience feedback at hackyourhazcom.com and is joined by labeling experts Steve Donze and Nathan Stellman of Empower Label (formerly Brandywine Drum Labels) to discuss how labeling programs become compliance and safety liabilities. They explain common HazCom breakdowns between requirements and field reality, especially with secondary and small containers that go unlabeled or are illegible, as well as issues with outdated SDS information, inconsistent processes across sites, and insufficient employee training. The conversation covers durability failures from UV, rain, abrasion, solvents, and poor printer settings, plus best practices for replacing labels and identifying unknown containers. They also compare thermal transfer, laser, and inkjet options, emphasize a “three-legged stool” of software, labels, and printers, and highlight how strong labeling improves efficiency, audit readiness, and incident response.</p><p>00:00 Year Two Kickoff00:56 Meet the Labeling Pros02:23 Where Hazcom Breaks Down05:51 Secondary Container Pitfalls08:42 Small Container Rule Updates10:35 Real World Label Failures12:54 Harsh Environment Best Practices16:35 Choosing Materials and Printers20:49 Managing Multiple Label Systems22:36 Centralized Labeling Systems27:51 Software Labels Printers Trio31:25 Printing Choices and Durability36:04 Choosing Printer Types37:19 Pictograms and Color Limits39:23 Laser and Inkjet Tradeoffs41:01 Bring Key Stakeholders42:40 Fixing Print Failures47:20 Labeling by Container Size52:10 Solvent Exposure Troubleshooting58:04 Efficiency Beyond Compliance01:01:57 Audit Readiness and Safety01:05:31 Common Hazcom Gaps01:08:19 Final Takeaways and Wrap</p>
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