The HazMat Guys

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 return to the topic of cylinders, offering a detailed exploration of the types of gases stored within...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: How do we know when we need to ground and bond? Do I need to wear a PASS alarm inside my Level A? What are the differences between American and Mexican placards and labels? Can I use knee pads on my Level A suit? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagram Linked...

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 are joined by Brian Escamilla, a forensic chemist and consultant specializing in narcotics and clande...

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 provide an in-depth overview of the MC331 propane tanker, also known as the Compressed Gas Cargo Tank...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: Which type of propane leak is more dangerous: gas or liquid? Where should the new person on a hazmat team start learning? What are the correlations between LEL, UEL, and MEC? Which PPE should I use for a sulfuric acid spill? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Inst...

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 Toby Frost, a captain with Lafayette Fire in Indiana and a leader on the HazMat team. T...

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 provide practical tips and insights for performing effectively in a Level A suit. The discussion cove...

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 Nancy Otto from Rigaku Analytical Devices to discuss their next-generation Raman techno...

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 discuss various aspects of foam operations and rail safety with guests Dan Baker and Ed Fletcher, bot...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: Why does flammability increase in oxygen-rich or oxygen-deficient environments? What are must-have sensors for a 6-gas meter with PID? What are the differences between ions and isotopes? How do we manage large propane tanks in transit? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Fa...

In the second episode of this two-part series, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of placards and labels. 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...

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 speak with Chad Hawkins, Hazmat Rail Program Coordinator for the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal....

In this episode, Bob and Mike conclude their discussion of TRACEM and the role it plays in hazmat 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 Overview: In this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Sa...

In the first episode of this two-part series, Mike and Bob explore the wonderful world of placards and labels. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson kick off...

In this episode, we explore the four laws of gasses – Boyle’s, Henry’s, Charles’s, and Dalton’s. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson dive deep into the world of gas laws, explo...

In this episode, Bob and Mike begin to explore  TRACEM  and its relationship to the hazards we encounter as hazmat techs. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson dive into the conc...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: What is an IBC? Do we need to wear long-sleeved shirts and pants under Level A suits? What’s the difference between CAS numbers and RTECS numbers in the NIOSH? How do we stay in compliance with new NFPA garment standards? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials: Facebook Instagr...

In this episode, Bob and Mike explore NIMS and how it relates to the world of hazmat. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson explore the intricacies of Hazmat NIMS (National Incid...

In this episode, we revisit our discussion of leaking fuel tanks and how to handle 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 Summary In this episode, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson continue their discussion on handling leaking fuel...

In this episode, Bob and Mike offer 10 helpful tips to make you a better mercury technician. 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, hosts Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson dive deep into the world of mercury han...

In this episode, we continue to discuss metering and how to read and understand 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson, the Hazmat Guys, delve into the critical aspects of...

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss radiation with Bobby Shelton, an expert in the field. 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, the Hazmat Guys, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson, are joined by special guest...

In this episode, we answer the following questions: How does humidity affect our metering devices? Why can’t we calculate water density using molecular weight? Can we transport a leaking vessel containing a hazmat? If alpha radiation is blocked by the skin, how do we know if it’s inside us? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Thanks for listening and watching!   Follow us on the socials...

In this episode, we delve into units of measurement (both U.S. and metric/SI) and how they help you stay out of trouble. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson dive into the intr...

In this episode, Mike and Bob offer six tips to help you become a better radiation technician. 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, Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson, the Hazmat Guys, break down six practical t...