THMG179 – Hot Wash: Paraquat Dichloride

In this hot wash episode, Bob and Mike discuss a chemical they’d previously never heard of – paraquat dichloride.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 dive into a hot wash of a recent incident involving a highly corrosive material. The guest, Jason, a captain from a fire department in the South, shares his experience with a challenging hazmat situation involving a significant spill of paraquat dichloride. The discussion covers the steps taken to mitigate the incident, the challenges faced, and the critical decisions made to control the situation.