{"id":128935,"date":"2025-10-31T14:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/?p=128935"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:47:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:47:21","slug":"how-to-avoid-pfas-chemicals-in-your-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-au\/blog\/how-to-avoid-pfas-chemicals-in-your-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid PFAS chemicals in your workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p>Blair works as an EHS representative for a thriving food packaging company.&nbsp;He\u2019s always been aware of the risks that per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or \u201cforever chemicals\u201d can&nbsp;pose, but he was never overly concerned until now. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He recently discovered these chemicals can be found in several of his company\u2019s products, including their moulded plant fibre compostable takeaway boxes.\u00a0Blair was also alarmed\u00a0when he saw that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2023\/nov\/28\/forever-chemicals-found-in-drinking-water-sources-across-england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">possible toxic chemicals were found in 17 of 18 water\u00a0firms in England<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now he doesn\u2019t need to simply learn how to reduce exposure to PFAS in their facilities, he has to come up with a plan to replace the ones they\u2019re currently using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company is facing a similar challenge or you merely want to learn how to protect your employees from these hazardous substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on a specific section below to navigate to that area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#the-basics\">1. The basics: What are PFAS or forever chemicals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#how-to\">2. How to reduce PFAS exposure in your workplace<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#water\">3. How to avoid PFAS in water<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#how-to-make\">4. How to make removing PFAS in your workplace easier<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10); \" id=\"chapter-1\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"the-basics\"><strong>1. The basics: What are PFAS or forever chemicals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a term used to describe any of several thousand chemicals. They\u2019re also called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/blog\/forever-chemicals\/\">\u201cforever chemicals\u201d<\/a>\u00a0because they are exceptionally hard to break down because of their carbon-fluorine\u00a0bond.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s actually this durability that made them popular in the first place. They were introduced into the mass market in the 1940s because of their resistance to water, fire, grease, and&nbsp;oils.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we have since learned that exposure to these chemicals can be harmful to human beings and the environment. We now know they can be dangerous and that they\u2019re currently contaminating&nbsp;our food, water, soil, and bodies, but the exact amount required to be dangerous is still unknown.&nbsp;rminantal to your safety culture and make things regress, as employees will be afraid to report an unsafe incident leading to more&nbsp;hidden risks on site.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-294154928375\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:1200px;height:369px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"294154928375\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ4AfvxmOJulEfZ7Bq40ImCXdHx3YKPT4jNfyXAAXx%2Bbedl9iHYJeMYFtrL84d11t9h5RdDigvrVV5v%2BCwBF3nROXnvWiE8Ku9w6AIKs8LdO5NTnBvCdYRjZw3zmDW94UFnjkT8jp%2BWfRyUlrhK5%2BUmy44fw%2FL9agiI6g49KfcDOmdpmMyOoFpdzh%2B2Aex7q9ZmSJoFixpaBCMeNfecUWn4eMCfxbHtC8Mr&#038;webInteractiveContentId=294154928375&#038;portalId=144606870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"managing chemicals guide CTA\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/144606870\/interactive-294154928375.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10); \" id=\"chapter-2\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"how-to\"><strong>2. How to reduce PFAS exposure in your workplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a daunting task because, simply put, they can be just about everywhere. PFAS chemicals may be in the cleaning products you use, the water you drink, or the materials you rely on&nbsp;to make your products. They may even be in the carpeting in your office. So where do you begin?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to know the most likely culprits:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fire-proof materials or firefighting foam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These chemicals are often found in the foam used to fight petroleum-based fires. This could be as simple as a fire extinguisher, or something much larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) was tasked with studying the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leighday.co.uk\/news\/blog\/2023-blogs\/toxic-forever-chemicals-in-afff-firefighting-foam\/#:~:text=Since%2001%20January%202023%20fire,fire-fighting%20foam%20containing%20PFOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effects of\u00a0PFAS in Aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF)<\/a>\u00a0and concluded exposure does pose several health risks. At the present time, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Fire Brigades Union are\u00a0working together to find a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Waterproof materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PFAS chemicals have been frequently used to make things waterproof over the years. They were widely used to make tents, umbrellas, tarps, and waterproof clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your employees wear waterproof clothing to protect themselves, or spend time in a waterproof tent of any kind, you should take a close look at these materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company manufactures these materials, this presents a bigger challenge. You are going to have to identify the dangerous chemicals you use and then source safer alternative&nbsp;materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oil and grease-resistant materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the example we used earlier, Blair\u2019s food packaging company was found to be using PFAS in their products. This is a very common scenario. These chemicals are frequently used to add a layer&nbsp;of grease or oil-proofing to packaging to transport meat and fish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes widely-used materials like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paperboard&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrugated paper&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygroscopic polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose, starch, and ethylene&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliminating (or phasing out) these materials from your manufacturing process is obviously a big deal. However, the good news is that solutions and alternatives do exist. In fact, we\u2019re seeing\u00a0some very exciting things in the food sector right now. Companies are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-safety.com\/articles\/9109-promising-practices-are-being-used-to-tackle-pfas-in-food-packaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overcoming the challenges<\/a>\u00a0that previously kept them from\u00a0eliminating PFAS in their packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Refrigeration, heating, and HVAC systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This area poses a more significant challenge. Many of today\u2019s refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems may have PFAS chemicals in their:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gaskets&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction and coating materials&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrotechnical components&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluorinated refrigerants&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the heating and cooling industry isn\u2019t clear on how to limit exposure at this point. In terms of your electronics and semiconductors, alternative materials could include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBRs)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene (HNBRs)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to PFAS-free refrigerants, your main choices are natural refrigerants like R-32 and R-152a. However, many question how much safer they truly are. Yes, they\u2019re PFAS-free, but&nbsp;they\u2019re considerably more flammable, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10); \" id=\"chapter-3\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"water\"><strong>3. How to avoid PFAS in water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget about the water in your facility! This may include the water used in your production process, as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-au\/blog\/pfas-in-drinking-water-what-you-need-to-know\/\">the\u00a0water your employees drink<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to have your water checked. You never want to make broad statements like, \u201cThe water is good in this part of town.\u201d There are far too many factors involved to make any sort&nbsp;of assumptions. You need to test the water at every single one of your facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is considered a \u201csafe amount\u201d of PFAS? Is there such a thing? The simple answer is zero. Zero is always the safest number, and if that\u2019s not possible, the closest number you can get to&nbsp;zero should be the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dwi-content.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/13123351\/IL_03-2022_PFAS_Guidance-4-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI)<\/a>\u00a0categorises PFOS and\u00a0PFOA contamination risk into three tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier 1&nbsp;\u2013 Less than 0.01 \u00b5g\/L. The lowest risk levels: Continue to monitor levels, but no other action is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier 2&nbsp;\u2013 Less than 0.1 \u00b5g\/L. Medium risk: Review control measures and discuss options with Liaison Inspector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier 3&nbsp;\u2013 Greater than or equal to 0.1 \u00b5g\/L. High Risk: In this case, you must alert UKHSA and local health authorities, check and enhance control measures, and create emergency&nbsp;measures to prevent people from drinking this water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your water is above those thresholds, you have several options. Filtration systems that use activated carbon or reverse osmosis membranes can be a great way to ensure your employee\u2019s&nbsp;drinking water is safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10); \" id=\"chapter-4\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"how-to-make\"><strong>4. How to make removing PFAS in your workplace easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EcoOnline\u2019s chemical management solution can help you truly understand all the chemicals found in your facilities. If you need to remove or phase out dangerous chemicals like PFAS, our&nbsp;Chemical Substitution Software can help you find safe and suitable replacements with instant insights and hazard identifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the banner below to get a guide that makes managing hazardous chemicals so much easier. 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