by Timmy | Mar 25, 2025 | Featured
The Real Story Behind Fire Extinguishers: From Exploding Grenades to Sound Waves When I sat down with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco for episode 93, I thought we were going to knock out a quick chat on extinguishers. Five types, a few funny anecdotes, call it a day,...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2025 | Featured
Understanding NDIR Technology When we started mentioning NDIR in our hazmat training classes, we noticed a pattern—blank stares, puzzled expressions, and a chorus of “What is that?” That’s when we realized we needed to take a step back and really explain...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2025 | Featured
Can You Auto-Refrigerate a Cylinder Gas? In hazardous materials, understanding the behavior of gases under various conditions isn’t just an academic exercise—it’s critical for safety and response. In this conversation with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco from The...
by Timmy | Feb 26, 2025 | Featured
Understanding Polymerization: A Conversation with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco I sat down with Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco to talk about polymerization—a process that’s all around us but can turn hazardous if not properly managed. What started as a simple...
by Timmy | Feb 20, 2025 | Featured
Unpacking Hazmat Complexities: Lessons from the Sandals Resort Incident In a riveting conversation, Bobby Salvesen and Mike Monaco explored the tragic deaths of three American tourists at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma, Bahamas, in May 2022. This incident, which...
