Hack Your Hazcom
Hack Your Hazcom
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. Your host, Atanu Das is the owner of SDSWriter, LLC. With an online presence established in 1998, SDSWriter began as a small shop dedicated to freelance authoring of Safety Data Sheets. Initially attracting mostly mom-and-pop type clients, SDSWriter quickly emerged as one of only a handful of web-based companies focused on delivering hazard communication solutions.
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Unpacking the Fallacy of "Intrinsic" Chemical Hazards
April 30, 2026

Unpacking the Fallacy of "Intrinsic" Chemical Hazards

Atanu joins Rob Mitkus, a PhD toxicologist with 25 years’ experience across pesticides, industrial chemicals, vaccine components, medical devices, and consumer products, to discuss how toxicology underpins Safety Data Sheets ...

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Decoding Hazcom Through a Legal Lens
April 23, 2026

Decoding Hazcom Through a Legal Lens

We interview Adele Abrams, an attorney and safety professional at Littler Mendelson, about legal and practical risks facing OSHA/MSHA regulation and HazCom. Abrams explains the Allstates Refractory nondelegation argument—revi...

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Enhancing Safety With Human Firewalls
April 1, 2026

Enhancing Safety With Human Firewalls

In this episode we speak with security analyst and bestselling author Robert Siciliano about the “human blind spot” that causes safety and security programs to fail despite strong technology and rules. Robert explains how opt...

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The Expert Guide to Fire Risk Management
Feb. 13, 2026

The Expert Guide to Fire Risk Management

In this episode, we discuss the scientific and regulatory definitions of flammability and combustibility. Dr. Dastidar details different categories of flammable and combustible liquids based on their flashpoints and boiling p...

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Scaling Latin America's New Regulatory Mountains
Jan. 23, 2026

Scaling Latin America's New Regulatory Mountains

In this engaging episode of Hack Your Hazcom, we welcome Melissa Owen, founder of AMBIENTELEGAL and a top expert in regulatory compliance and sustainability throughout Latin America. Melissa shares her extensive knowledge in ...

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Mastering EHS Audit Trends and Challenges
Nov. 14, 2025

Mastering EHS Audit Trends and Challenges

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 d...

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Reviews

Excellent HazMat content

"I thought the discussion about LEPCs having a more purposeful use of their time and effort was groundbreaking. The dialogue between Atanu and Corinne kept the conversation interesting and enlighteni…"

Jennifer Koenig | Oct. 17, 2025

"From Curiosity to HazCom: A Unique Career Adventure"

"I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by Atanu concerning my HAZCOM Career Path. It is a story I love to tell! Atanu did a fantastic job preparing me for the experience and I highly recomm…"

Anne DeMasi | Nov. 3, 2025

Informative and Insightful

""Hack Your HazCom" discusses smart, accessible strategies to navigate the complex world of hazard communication. Each episode offers a view into different aspects of the HazCom world, thus providing…"

Manuela Dukeshire | Nov. 4, 2025
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