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...
by Timmy | Feb 20, 2025 | Featured
More than just small talk: Role of weather in hazardous materials response Weather plays a significant role in hazardous materials (hazmat) response, influencing everything from chemical behavior to responder safety. In THMG053, Hazmat Weather with Bob Metcalfe from...
by Timmy | Feb 10, 2025 | Featured
H5N1 Through the Hazmat Lens: My Conversation with Mike, Bob, and Dr. Terry Simpson I recently had the privilege of moderating a fascinating interview between two seasoned hazmat professionals, Mike and Bob, and Dr. Terry Simpson, M.D., a surgeon-turned-virologist...
by Timmy | Jan 20, 2025 | Featured
The Complex World of Confined Spaces When I asked Bobby and Mike about confined spaces, they emphasized one universal truth: preparation is everything. OSHA’s stringent standards serve as a baseline for safety, particularly in monitoring air quality. “It’s not...
