Reasons to Use Ecofriendly Industrial Degreasers
Emission caps from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPS) have given industrial solvent makers a new segment of customers: companies who must use ecofriendly degreasers or be fined for violating emission caps.
If your company uses a parts cleaner solvent or a general degreaser that contains toxic chemicals, the EPA will regulate the chemicals, if it has not already.
If you need motivation to switch to an ecofriendly degreaser, consider the points below: EPA regulations As mentioned above, the EPA sets emission caps that regulate the use of toxic chemicals.
When the caps are violated, the guilty parties pay fines, and may be temporarily closed if the problem is not resolved quickly enough.
EPA regulations can also leave companies without a degreasing solution.
If a company is unaware of upcoming regulations for the chemicals in the degreaser it uses, it will find itself without a degreaser - a problem that may complicate daily operations.
Smart companies anticipate EPA regulations by finding a replacement solvent ahead of time.
Worker comp claims Toxic degreasers contain Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) that cause short-term health problems such as respiratory distress and upset stomach, and long-term health problems such as nerve damage and pulmonary obstruction.
These problems justify worker comp claims, which can lead to legal fees and increased worker comp insurance premiums.
Switching from a toxic cleaner solvent to an eco friendly solvent does more than create a safer work environment; it also prevents the costs of an unsafe workplace.
Increased sick days The temporary health problems that HAP exposure causes make employees take sick days.
For employers, sick days amount to paying someone for doing nothing.
When a factor in the work environment leads to increased absenteeism, the employer must take action to correct the problem.
Liability lawsuits The long-term health problems caused by HAP exposure may lead to liability lawsuits.
If a company acts negligently and creates a dangerous work environment, it may be held liable for the injuries that result.
Liability lawsuits for chronic health problems frequently win six-figure and seven-figure judgments.
They also bring unwanted publicity to the defendant.
Poor public image Speaking of publicity, adopting green practices is an excellent way for a company to improve its public image.
Research shows that consumers and businesses feel positive about businesses that have a green reputation - a feeling that contributes to improved sales and positive business relations.
Going green requires more than just replacing a degreaser, but every green decision counts.
Conclusion Industrial degreasers have a history of being dangerous to humans and the environment, but today, companies don't need to use solvents that have toxic ingredients.
Instead, they can replace harmful solvents with ecofriendly solutions that perform just as well as their dangerous counterparts, but contain ingredients that are safer for people and the environment.
If you use a parts washer solvent or a general degreaser that contain HAPs, the reasons above should provide you with the motivation to switch to a safer solvent.
If your company uses a parts cleaner solvent or a general degreaser that contains toxic chemicals, the EPA will regulate the chemicals, if it has not already.
If you need motivation to switch to an ecofriendly degreaser, consider the points below: EPA regulations As mentioned above, the EPA sets emission caps that regulate the use of toxic chemicals.
When the caps are violated, the guilty parties pay fines, and may be temporarily closed if the problem is not resolved quickly enough.
EPA regulations can also leave companies without a degreasing solution.
If a company is unaware of upcoming regulations for the chemicals in the degreaser it uses, it will find itself without a degreaser - a problem that may complicate daily operations.
Smart companies anticipate EPA regulations by finding a replacement solvent ahead of time.
Worker comp claims Toxic degreasers contain Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) that cause short-term health problems such as respiratory distress and upset stomach, and long-term health problems such as nerve damage and pulmonary obstruction.
These problems justify worker comp claims, which can lead to legal fees and increased worker comp insurance premiums.
Switching from a toxic cleaner solvent to an eco friendly solvent does more than create a safer work environment; it also prevents the costs of an unsafe workplace.
Increased sick days The temporary health problems that HAP exposure causes make employees take sick days.
For employers, sick days amount to paying someone for doing nothing.
When a factor in the work environment leads to increased absenteeism, the employer must take action to correct the problem.
Liability lawsuits The long-term health problems caused by HAP exposure may lead to liability lawsuits.
If a company acts negligently and creates a dangerous work environment, it may be held liable for the injuries that result.
Liability lawsuits for chronic health problems frequently win six-figure and seven-figure judgments.
They also bring unwanted publicity to the defendant.
Poor public image Speaking of publicity, adopting green practices is an excellent way for a company to improve its public image.
Research shows that consumers and businesses feel positive about businesses that have a green reputation - a feeling that contributes to improved sales and positive business relations.
Going green requires more than just replacing a degreaser, but every green decision counts.
Conclusion Industrial degreasers have a history of being dangerous to humans and the environment, but today, companies don't need to use solvents that have toxic ingredients.
Instead, they can replace harmful solvents with ecofriendly solutions that perform just as well as their dangerous counterparts, but contain ingredients that are safer for people and the environment.
If you use a parts washer solvent or a general degreaser that contain HAPs, the reasons above should provide you with the motivation to switch to a safer solvent.