The HazMat Guys

In this bonus episode, we chat with Dr. Eric Roy from Cobalt Light Systems, now Agilent Technologies. Eric talks about the spatially-offset Raman technology behind Agilent’s Resolve handheld Raman system and describes how it’s used to identify hazardous materials (like fentanyl) inside sealed opaque packaging. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Foll...

Mike and Bob respond to a listener request and explain what we would do at a propane incident when the tank is on fire. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco explore propane em...

We talk to Dr. Mark Norman from 908 Devices about the new and expanded capabilities of high-pressure mass spectrometry. With the launch of MX908, responders are now equipped with even broader capabilities for true trace-level hazmat and narcotics detection and identification. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Inst...

Bob recently came across an interesting report on the Tier II reporting for the NYC area. Some of the numbers were a total shock to Bob, so he decided to throw Mike under the bus and see what he knew. Of course, Bob had all of the answers in front of him, and Mike did not. Hilarity ensues. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials:...

In this episode, we learn some very valuable information about the differences between absorbents and adsorbents. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco explore the science behi...

We sat down with Dan Bowen from DuPont again to discuss some pretty interesting things about suits. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this special bonus episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco are joined by Dan Bowen...

In this episode, Bob & Mike explain how the process of naming chemicals affects their overall chemistry and our response to them Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco dive...

Wow – 100 episodes! In this episode, we talk about our hobbies, our hopes for the hazmat community, and much more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary In this special 100th episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco, affectiona...

We had the chance to catch up with John, Hunter, and Matt from Spectral Labs. We talked about the future of hazmat training and the industry in general. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary In this episode of The Hazmat Guys, ho...

We wrap up our free resources series with computer- and web-based software and answer a question from Jake Burns on propane. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco dive into a ran...

In this extra episode, we chat with DuPont resident expert Dan Bowen. We discuss how DuPont chemical protective suits are tested, which standards they’re tested to, and why. Take a listen to this is a very informative episode on PPE. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on...

In Part II of this three-part free resource series, we finish discussing mobile apps and move on to computer-based software programs. There’s more to come in Part III! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary In this episode, Bobby...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode of The Hazmat Guys , Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco discuss a range of free online resources available to Hazmat professionals. The hosts explore the evolution of inform...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco dive into the real-life experience of responding to Hurricane Harvey. Bobby shares his first-hand account of the challenges faced during...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode of The Hazmat Guys , Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco dive deep into the world of fire extinguishing agents. They explore the various types of agents, including the scienc...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco continue their deep dive into fire extinguishing agents. They discuss various types of extinguishers, including their chemical properties...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco begin an in-depth discussion on fire extinguishing agents. They cover the history, types, and applications of various extinguishers, incl...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco dive into the complexities of metal fires. They discuss the unique challenges these fires present, the appropriate extinguishing agents,...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco wrap up their detailed discussion on cylinders, focusing on the intricacies of regulators, cylinder markings, and what to look for when e...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview : In this episode, Bobby Salveson and Michael Monaco conclude their deep dive into the world of cylinders. They discuss the importance of understanding cylinder markings, regulators, and the...

n this episode, we answer the following questions: Will vapors burn in a drum? Why can’t I see propane tank levels with a TIC? What are the differences between butane and isobutane? Are Bob and Mike sexist? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this special episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with experts from FLIR Systems to explore the latest in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological,...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Overview: In this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson sit down with Dr. Christina Baxter, a leading expert in the field of hazardous materials and response...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson are joined by Paul Rogers, a lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department and an expert in energy...

Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Don’t just get on the job, get into the job! Episode Summary: In this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson dive into a comprehensive wrap-up of their discussions on fentanyl, including insights from three expe...