Working on diesel vehicles is a regular part of the job for employees in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, mining and agriculture. But such vehicles can present a number of health hazards if not properly controlled.
*Diesel engine exhaust emissions (commonly known as ‘diesel fumes’) are a mixture of gases, vapours, liquid aerosols and substances made up of particles. They contain the products of combustion including:
• Carbon (soot)
• Nitrogen
• Water
• Carbon monoxide
• Aldehydes
• Oxides of nitrogen
• Oxides of sulphur
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
The HSE have a in depth data sheet discussing the dangers of diesel exhaust emissions; https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg286.pdf
Our wide range of exhaust extraction systems allows technicians to service/repair all types of vehicles in a safe, fume free atmosphere. From motorcycles to tanks, Fumex Ltd can provide a cost-effective solution to your exhaust extraction requirements. Please contact us for further details.
*Part of this document is courtesy of HSE ‘Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and licensed under the Open Government Licence’.
