Publication Type:
Safety Meeting
Topic:
Mine Ventilation
Occupational Disease
Sector:
Language:
English
Because of the seriousness and widespread nature of worker exposure, Workplace Safety North is making these safety meeting resources available free to employers, training providers, supervisors, and workers to help them better understand the nature of diesel exhaust hazards, and to assess and control those hazards.
Topics include:
- The composition of diesel exhaust and reasons it is dangerous
- The effects (short-term and long-term) of diesel exhaust inhalation
- Sources of diesel exhaust in various industries
- Legislation on powered equipment use
- The RACE principle (Recognize, Assess, Control, Evaluate) to curb negative effects associated with diesel exhaust emissions
