THMG178 – Hot Wash: CO2 Incident & Acid Bath

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss two different runs – one related to CO2 and one related to muriatic acid. After each run, they talk about lessons learned.Thank to our sponsors, CavCom, Inc., First Line Technology, and All Safe Industries.Our hazardous materials training manual, National Emergency Response Hazmat Drills: 50 Drills for Use with Hazardous Materials Personnel, is finally available on Amazon!Episode OverviewIn this episode of "The Hazmat Guys," Michael Monaco and Bobby Salveson discuss multiple incidents and lessons learned from recent hazmat runs. The hosts recount a nitric acid and acetone mixture explosion and share a detailed account of an incident involving a garbage man who was splashed with muriatic acid. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing confirmation bias, the necessity of emergency decontamination, and the challenges of balancing safety and environmental concerns.