Welcome to Jennifer Koenig, an expert with over 30 years of regulatory compliance experience, who shares insights on ISO audits, including ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 45001 for health and safety. Jennifer discusses the importance of compliance audits, the role of internal and third-party audits, and the value of ISO standards in risk management. She also touches on the challenges companies face in maintaining regulatory compliance, the training needs for EHS managers, and the benefits of employee engagement in safety programs. Additionally, she provides guidance on selecting certifying bodies and emphasizes the necessity of identifying and addressing risks to ensure a robust compliance system.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode00:04 Meet Jennifer: Compliance Expert00:55 Diving into Auditing Trends01:16 Understanding ISO Standards03:17 Challenges in Compliance Audits05:49 The Role of an ISO Auditor07:11 Managing Risks and Root Causes08:41 Training and Knowledge Gaps16:08 The Importance of Internal Audits20:44 ISO Certification and Compliance24:23 Enhancing Company Culture with Safety Committees25:48 Integrating ISO 45001 with ISO 1400126:37 Understanding ISO Audit Days and Discounts31:06 The Importance of Internal Audits32:07 Steps to Becoming ISO Certified36:07 Choosing the Right Registrar39:51 Maintaining Auditor Certifications44:45 Final Thoughts on Risk Management

We welcome Manuela Dukeshire, an expert in hazard communication and global SDS authoring with over 16 years of experience. Manuela discusses the complexities and evolving nature of hazard classification and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of staying updated with legislation and engaging with professional societies. She provides practical advice on managing multi-country SDS requirements, aligning different sections of SDS, and the significance of balancing regulations with real-world applications. This insightful conversation is essential listening for professionals navigating the challenging terrain of chemical hazard communication.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:31 Changes in Hazard Communication02:29 Challenges and Rewards in the Field03:39 Customer Challenges and Solutions05:27 Common Mistakes in Hazard Communication07:09 Navigating International Regulations10:24 Data Quality and Hazard Classification16:26 Creating and Reviewing SDS30:00 Future Trends in Hazard Communication35:26 Conclusion and Final Takeaways

We welcome Steve Laughlin, owner of CJ and K Training, who shares his extensive experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the complications of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in spill response and waste disposal to the importance of accurate chemical information and regulatory hurdles. We also delve into the frustrations faced by professionals working with incomplete or confusing SDSs and the need for more stringent enforcement and legislation to improve the quality and clarity of these essential documents.00:00 Welcome to Day Two of the Summit00:21 Introducing Steve Laughlin00:55 Parody Song and Safety Data Sheets02:23 Challenges with Safety Data Sheets03:04 Real-World Issues and Frustrations05:19 Waste Disposal Industry Insights07:08 The Need for Better Chemical Disclosure10:11 Regulatory Standards and Compliance11:39 Similarities Between Regulations and Religion12:23 The Complexity of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)12:55 Challenges with Transportation Information on SDS13:21 Issues with DOT Compliance and SDS Accuracy14:08 The Role of Chemists and Compliance in SDS Creation16:25 Training and Compliance: Real-World Examples19:07 The Importance of Clear and Understandable SDS22:18 Final Thoughts and Takeaways