Balancing Compliance with Reality
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 Background
01:31 Changes in Hazard Communication
02:29 Challenges and Rewards in the Field
03:39 Customer Challenges and Solutions
05:27 Common Mistakes in Hazard Communication
07:09 Navigating International Regulations
10:24 Data Quality and Hazard Classification
16:26 Creating and Reviewing SDS
30:00 Future Trends in Hazard Communication
35:26 Conclusion and Final Takeaways
Manuela Dukeshire
Manuela Dukeshire has spent the past 16 years working in hazard communication and global SDS authoring. Since 2009, she has supported customers worldwide through her role at DR-Software, providing software demonstrations, training, and technical assistance to help companies manage the complex requirements of hazard classification and regulatory compliance.
Manuela is an active member of the hazard communication community, serving as Co-Chair of the Alliance Committee and Chair of the OSHA Fact Sheet Subcommittee for the SCHC. She also serves on the Professional Development Committee and has been a long-time member of both the SCHC and the CHCS.
She holds a BA, MA, and MBA, which together support her technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and global perspective. In addition, she is fluent in English and German, has some proficiency in Spanish and French, and can read Latin and Ancient Greek, making her work with multilingual SDS authoring and international compliance even more effective.