THMG163 – Hot Wash: Acid Spill

In this hot wash episode, Bob and Mike explore a listener-submitted acid spill incident. They learned a lot from reviewing this event, and Bob even changed his outlook on mitigation.Thank to our sponsors, CavCom, Inc. and First Line Technology.Our hazardous materials training manual, National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel, is finally available on Amazon!Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks for listening and watching! Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTube Don’t just get on the job, get into the job!Summary: In this episode, Bobby and Mike walk through the detailed response to a mysterious chemical spill. The scenario involves identifying unknown substances, reacting to unexpected meter readings, and overcoming confirmation bias during hazmat operations. The hosts discuss the challenges of interpreting mixed signals from monitoring equipment and how the team ultimately pieced together the puzzle to identify the substance and mitigate the hazard. The episode highlights the importance of critical thinking, flexibility, and teamwork in the face of uncertainty.