NASSCO Safety Podcast
Welcome to the NASSCO Safety Podcast—where experience meets prevention. Host Dennis Pivin talks with industry pros about real risks, smart practices, and how to get everyone home safe. From wearing proper PPE to driving back safely from the job site and everything in-between. This podcast is all about protecting workers because safety isn’t optional. It’s essential.
NASSCO Safety Podcast
NASSCO | Safety Podcast | Ep13 - Understanding CIPP Resin Technology
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Host Dennis Pivin speaks with Kaleel Rahaim, Principal Engineer at CIPP Consulting and PhD candidate at Mississippi State, about the science behind cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) resin systems. They break down the chemistry of thermoset resins—polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy—and explain why styrene is used, how alternatives are evolving, and what safety factors matter most. This conversation provides a clear, accessible look into the materials that shape modern trenchless infrastructure.