Hack Your Hazcom

When the Neighbors Needed to Know


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This episode features an in-depth conversation with Corrine Greenberg, an EHS manager at Eckhart America's Louisville facility, discussing her innovative approach to hazard communication at the EHS Summit in Louisville, Kentucky. Corrine shares how she transformed traditional hazard communication (HAZCOM) training into a public-facing course tailored for sensitive populations in the community. Inspired by the 2023 East Palestine train derailment, she developed a multi-part course to educate the public on hazardous materials, air emissions, and risk management, filling critical knowledge gaps and empowering individuals with actionable insights. This comprehensive discussion covers the motivation, development, implementation, and community impact of the training program, highlighting its importance in fostering transparent and informed community engagement.00:00 Welcome to the EHS Summit00:12 Introducing Corrine Greenberg01:45 Hazard Communication Session Overview03:15 The East Palestine Train Derailment04:51 LEPC's Role and Response06:10 Developing a Public-Facing HazCom Course08:45 Beta Testing and Refining the Course16:28 Rolling Out the Course to the Public23:10 Understanding Air Emissions27:45 Modeling and Shelter in Place28:37 Understanding Toxic Inhalation Hazards30:53 Risk Management Session31:49 Community Engagement and Incident Response35:13 Addressing Community Concerns36:15 Lessons from Past Incidents39:55 Effective Hazard Communication42:00 Promoting LEPC and Community Involvement47:22 Personal Reflections and Career Insights51:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Hack Your HazcomBy SDSWriter, LLC