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 Summit
00:12 Introducing Corrine Greenberg
01:45 Hazard Communication Session Overview
03:15 The East Palestine Train Derailment
04:51 LEPC's Role and Response
06:10 Developing a Public-Facing HazCom Course
08:45 Beta Testing and Refining the Course
16:28 Rolling Out the Course to the Public
23:10 Understanding Air Emissions
27:45 Modeling and Shelter in Place
28:37 Understanding Toxic Inhalation Hazards
30:53 Risk Management Session
31:49 Community Engagement and Incident Response
35:13 Addressing Community Concerns
36:15 Lessons from Past Incidents
39:55 Effective Hazard Communication
42:00 Promoting LEPC and Community Involvement
47:22 Personal Reflections and Career Insights
51:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts