The HazMat Guys

The HazMat Guys


Latest Episodes

THMG352 - Flammable refrigerant?
August 12, 2022

An interesting incident was brought to our attention and we dissected some possible reasons why it could have happened. PREMIUM CONTENT INCLUDED!Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. GoreOur subscription plans are blowing up (no

THMG351 - Half-lives and scintillators - Mailbag - V19
August 05, 2022

We continue on the mailbag / new guy questions and answer:What exactly is half life?How does a scintillator work?Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. GoreOur subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to t

THMG350 - LiOn batteries - Mailbag - V19
July 29, 2022

We continue on the mailbag / new guy questions and answer:Why do the lithium-ion batteries react and others do not?Thank you to our sponsor: First Line Technology and W.L. GoreOur subscription plans are blowing up (not literally). Head over to

THMG349 - Mailbag - V19 - Part 2
July 22, 2022

We continue looking deep into the bag on some questions posed to us recently. We take a look at NDIR, what it does and what we expect it to do in the future.What is the light actually doing in an NDIR chamber?How can infrared meters pick up differ

THMG348 - Mailbag - V19
July 15, 2022

We have a few questions that stick out, but only had time to answer one.What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds and why do some meters pick up some and not others?There is some premium content at the end of this one!Thank you t

THMG347 - Tesla underwater - Part 2
July 08, 2022

We got a chance to catch up with one of the people involved in the ingenuitive way of putting out a Tesla fire in California. Take a listen and pick up the mindset and process involved.Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argo

THMG346 - Chlorine on the seas
July 01, 2022

We take a look at a recent social media post that grew quite the legs. Careful analysis is performed. Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave TechnologiesOur subscription plans are blowing u

THMG345 - "New" guy drill
June 24, 2022

A while back we talked about one of the new guys and what they thought of things. Now that guy has 5 years and is coming up with some inventive ways to drill and keep his new guys on point.Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology,

THMG344 - Tesla in a puddle?
June 17, 2022

Our illustrious and benevolent Captain sent the Company an interesting news clip about a Tesla that was put into a dig out. We discuss.Thank you to our sponsor: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wave TechnologiesOur sub

THMG343 - whats new with HM RIT with Darryl Wisemann
June 10, 2022

We got a chance to catch up with good friend Darryl Wiseman to discuss what's coming out in the new NFPA standard and some of the lessons learned along the way.Thank you to our sponsors: 908 Devices, First Line Technology, Argon Electronics and Red Wa