Career & Professional Development Episodes

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 progr...

In this episode, Atanu welcomes Jonelle Thomas, a Global Regulatory Affairs Manager at Microban International, to share her career journey. Jonelle discusses her academic background in biochemistry and toxicology, her early career aspirations, and her transition from research to regulatory affairs. She highlights the importance of mentorship in shaping her career path and shares insights into the regulatory field, including challenges faced, lessons learned, and the significance of networking an...

In this episode, our guests, Michelle Baker and Beth Dederick, discuss the intricacies of product stewardship. Michelle, with over 25 years of experience in product stewardship and regulatory compliance, and Beth, with more than 20 years in environmental consulting, share their expertise on the importance of product stewardship. They explain the concept, the roles of various stakeholders, and the global implications of regulatory compliance. The discussion explores challenges such as delivering ...

In this episode, we sit down with John Newquist, a nationally recognized expert in occupational safety and health, to discuss the effectiveness of safety training programs, particularly for hazard communication (HazCom). John shares insights from his four decades of experience, focusing on challenges faced by workers with low literacy or limited English proficiency. He emphasizes the importance of bilingual trainers, visual aids, hands-on demonstrations, and the proactive involvement of supervis...

In this episode of HYH, we meet Anne DeMasi , a prominent figure in hazard and regulatory compliance. Anne shares her professional journey, which began in the laboratories of Rohm and Haas Company and evolved to her current role as Global Regulatory Manager at Rio Tinto Lithium. The conversation covers her responsibilities, career transitions, and the challenges and changes in the field of hazard communication. Anne also offers insights into effective regulatory management, the importance of sci...