ChemDAQ Inc.

06/29/2021

If you have ever walked into your department and smelled a vinegar like odor, there is a chance you are being over-exposed to Peracetic Acid. Peracetic Acid comes with a number of dangerous health risks including, occupational asthma, dermatitis, fluid buildup in lungs, irritation of eyes, nose and throat. In this presentation, we will cover all of the ways to stay safe while using Peracetic Acid and how to adhere to the regulations it has.

Do not miss your opportunity to learn how to handle Peracetic Acid safely in your department! Once you've viewed this conference session, you'll be able to generate a CE certificate.

Register here: https://zcu.io/AeNJ

06/28/2021

Only 1 day left until our webinar on “Peracetic Acid: Newer Chemical, Same Worker Safety Issues”! Do not miss your opportunity to attend this for one Continuing Education credit!

Register for the event here: https://zcu.io/ycWb

06/24/2021

How does a ChemDAQ monitor stack up against our competitors? See for yourself!

If your facility does not have a ChemDAQ monitoring system in place for Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid or Ethylene Oxide, reach out to us today for a free monitoring consultation.

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06/23/2021

Establish a Higher Standard of Safety. The most effective way to provide the maximum amount of protection for your workers is continuous, around-the-clock monitoring. This “Top 5 Reasons to Monitor” article explains why.

Check out the top 5 reasons to monitor Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid and/or Ethylene Oxide here: https://zcu.io/QPyj

ChemDAQ helps keep workers safe from overexposure to gas v***rs such as Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid and Ethylene Oxide. Monitor H2O2, PAA and EtO gas v***rs today to help protect your workers tomorrow.

06/22/2021

On June 29th at 11 A.M. ET, check out our webinar on “Peracetic Acid: Newer Chemical, Same Worker Safety Issues”, and receive one Continuing Education credit. In this presentation, we will cover all of the ways to stay safe while using Peracetic Acid and how to adhere to the regulations it has.

If you have ever walked into your department and smelled a vinegar like odor, there is a chance you are being over-exposed to Peracetic Acid. Peracetic Acid comes with a number of dangerous health risks including, occupational asthma, dermatitis, fluid buildup in lungs, irritation of eyes, nose and throat.

Register for this awesome event here: https://zcu.io/0dJT

06/21/2021

Why Partner with ChemDAQ? ChemDAQ offers a range of monitoring solutions that are selective, accurate and reliable at low detection limits for the specialty chemicals you use.

From spot checking to personal monitoring to continuous area monitoring, ChemDAQ can help ensure your operations run safely and smoothly.

Make sure you know all the hazards and risks of Peracetic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide and Ethylene Oxide.
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Ethylene Oxide, Peracetic Acid, and Hydrogen Peroxide all have recommended exposure limits.  These recommended exposure limits are mandatory to monitor under the General Duty Clause.  Failure to have data regarding the recommended exposure limits can result in disciplinary actions.  These are the...

06/18/2021

Fact: A Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer can leak over 100 ppm of hydrogen peroxide.
-Source: WFHSS

The scary truth about this is that the IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life & Health) regulation for Hydrogen Peroxide is 75 ppm.

Are you safe? How do you know?
https://zcu.io/sTIV

Want to provide your workers with a safer working environment? Request a quote today!

06/17/2021

“It is unacceptable that the workers who have dedicated their lives to caring for our loved ones when they are sick are the very same workers who face the highest risk of work-related injury and illness. These injuries can end up destroying a family’s emotional and financial security.”

- Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration

With the known dangers of sterilant chemicals, it is unacceptable not to monitor your environment for over-exposure. It is the only true way for everyone in your department to know they are safe. Just as a car can suddenly break down and fail at any time, so too can sterilization equipment - especially the more it’s used. Even with the best intentions, busy workers are human and make mistakes that lead to failed cycles, chemical residue and v***r exposure.

Are you safe? How do you know?
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06/16/2021

See what our customers are saying:
"ChemDAQ’s Steri-Trac Hydrogen Peroxide Monitoring System protects our greatest asset: our staff. The system provides staff safety and peace of mind, which allows us to focus on our work and patient safety.”

"We have used ChemDAQ systems in this hospital for over a decade. Installation and support are handled very well, and the equipment is very reliable. Replacing the sensors takes very little time and they arrive already calibrated."

These are just a couple examples of our hundreds of customer success stories.

Need a chemical monitoring system for H2O2, EtO or PAA? Reach out to ChemDAQ today.
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Want to provide your workers with a safer working environment? Request a quote today!

06/14/2021

Any time you work around a particular chemical, you owe it to yourself and the government requires your company to provide proper education, training, and equipment to use that chemical safely. For this new 3 CE approved (IAHCSMM & CBSPD) continuing education series, ChemDAQ will shine a spotlight on Peracetic Acid (PAA) and make the case for why you and your facility should be paying more attention to it. Over the next few weeks we will be presenting critical information on this chemical about everything from PAA chemical makeup all the way to the impact of chemical safety on employee morale. By the end of this series we hope you feel better equipped and confident in your use of PAA, and have the insight necessary to ensure your team can use this chemical safely and effectively.

Start your Peracetic Acid research by reading our our PAA information source document here: https://zurl.co/fIYA

And then review the full "Paying Attention to PAA" education program and 3CE quiz any time by visiting this link: https://zurl.co/kJ3t

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06/11/2021

The Steri-Trac 2+ is a fully integrated, intuitive system with flexible options for monitoring hazardous Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid and/or Ethylene Oxide v***r levels in real-time. This system employs patented sensor technologies to give you the most accurate readings of hazardous gases in your breathing zone.

Benefits
Easy to set up and use
Outputs both visual and audible alerts to proactively prevent exposure
Produces an "Impending Alert" to warn you BEFORE exposure reaches unsafe limits
Collects and stores exposure data for ongoing analysis and reporting
Fixed display using an acrylic stand or wall mount

Request a quote today for our Steri-Trac 2+ Area Monitor.
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06/10/2021

How well would you do on a quiz about Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) & Ethylene Oxide (ETO)? What if your LIFE depended on it? Even though you'll likely never have to take a life or death quiz about different chemicals (thankfully!), understanding how these particular chemicals are used in your department can definitely have huge implications for your short- and long-term health. In addition to protecting yourself, chemical education ensures your department and facility are compliant with FDA, EPA, and OSHA legal requirements regarding safe use, labeling, and training regarding these chemicals.

In this 3 CE continuing education series, the ChemDAQ team will provide an important comparison between H202 & ETO sterilant chemicals and outline how they can be used safely with appropriate training, tools, and equipment. Stay tuned to this page over the next few weeks to follow along with the series, or click on the link below to review the entire program prior taking the CE quiz: https://zurl.co/W3Qb

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06/09/2021

Here is an example of how a problem with an endoscope reprocessor could have potentially harmed workers in that department: https://zurl.co/5y1k

We break down the incident below:

Field service engineer identified dosing lines were interchanged
Confirmed that human error was the reason for malfunction
Unknown if employees were exposed to Peracetic Acid during malfunction

Ways to solve problem:
Proper due diligence during setup
Have monitoring in place to know if you are being over-exposed to Peracetic Acid v***r

At ChemDAQ, we cannot help you with the due diligence process of setting up the reprocessors, but we can help you have monitoring put in place to ensure workers are not being over-exposed to Peracetic Acid.
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06/08/2021

Monitoring your environment is step one when it comes to safety, so that you can put the right procedures in place if your department/facility has high exposure readings. Here are some stats to show how monitoring pays :

ROI of $3 to $6 for every $1 invested

Higher employee morale, less turnover

Stronger public image as a safety and health leader

Take the first step to safety and reach out to see what monitoring systems ChemDAQ offers.
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06/07/2021

What manufacturers of Peracetic Acid say your safety precautions should be when using an endoscope reprocessor:

Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: Inhalation may cause immediate severe irritation progressing quickly to chemical burns
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Corrosive. Causes Burns.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Symptoms After Ingestion: Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
Chronic Symptoms: None known.

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of v***r or mists below the applicable workplace exposure limits.

Gas detectors should be used when flammable gases/v***rs may be released.

If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH approved respiratory protection should be worn.

Make sure you are taking the advice of the manufacturer and get a quote today for a ChemDAQ monitoring system.
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06/02/2021

It is the law to provide a safe work environment.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) outlines legalized regulations and standards for chemical sterilization, including a clause that permits them to prosecute employers who are complacent. Employers are also required to alert employees of any leaks. Employers should reference and take into consideration permissible exposure limits (PELs) outlined by OSHA, threshold limit values (TLVs) put in place by the American Conference of Government and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), NIOSH recommended exposure limits and the EPA’s acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs). Creating the safest work environment is key to avoiding penalties and greater insurance premiums considering OSHA can conduct random inspections and act in response to employee complaints.

Are you safe? How do you know?
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05/25/2021

What is Peracetic Acid?
Peracetic Acid is a disinfectant chemical used by hospitals and the food processing industry. It is very effective for killing microscopic organisms hiding in and on surfaces. Within minutes, it can wipe out bacteria, fungi, yeasts, spores and viruses.

Chemical Properties of Peracetic Acid
Combining hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and water will produce Peracetic Acid. It is a colorless liquid, highly reactive and has a strong vinegar like odor that you can smell at very low levels. It’s most effective at high concentration levels, which produces a gas v***r that is hazardous with acute exposure.

Read more on Peracetic Acid here: https://zcu.io/cYoE

Are you wondering "what is peracetic acid"? Our PAA page shows you everything you ever need to know about Peracetic Acid! We will show you everything from the hazards of Peracetic Acid to the different applications used for PAA!

05/14/2021

In poultry processing there are many “hot spots” that could have potential for over exposure to Peracetic Acid. ChemDAQ’s SafeCide portable monitoring system ensures that employees are safe from PAA exposure when doing their jobs. Even if you think that your plant is safe from high levels of PAA, our experience has shown that exposure levels can and do change for a number of reasons. SafeCide 2.0 allows for you to walk your facility and spot check the exposure levels in real-time or get time weighted average (TWA) readings to compare with recognized standards. Some of the areas that we have found to have the most exposure to Peracetic Acid include:

Spray Bars
Dip Tanks
Chillers
PAA Storage Areas

Contact ChemDAQ today to talk to us about our SafeCide 2.0 and find your “hot spots” in your facility!
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