Episode Overview

In this episode of the Industrial StrengthPodcast, Randy, Jeff, and Steve wrap up Part 3 of their mini-series on unusualstorage containers encountered in industrial hazmat response. Drawing fromreal-world calls, the team dives into deceptive drum configurations, hiddenliners, and why “judging a drum by its cover” can get responders into trouble.

Listeners will hear two detailed case studiesthat challenge assumptions about open-head drums, overpacks, liners, andengineered features like weep holes—and how these factors directly affectresponse strategy and safety.

Segment Breakdown & Timestamps

(0:00 – 1:26) | Welcome & Introductions

(1:26 – 2:08) | Mini-Series Context

(2:09 – 9:22) | Call #1 – The “Drum Inside aDrum”

(9:53 – 19:59) | Call #2 – Lined Drums &the Weep Hole Dilemma

(20:00 – 22:57) | Practical Takeaways

(22:59 – 24:53) | Series Wrap-Up & What’sNext

Call to Action

If you work in industrial fire protection,hazmat response, or chemical storage, this episode is packed with lessonslearned the hard way.
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