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Evaluation of the Potential Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Diesel Exhaust in Underground Coal Mines.

PB88247671

Publication Date	1986
Page Count	150
Abstract	Studies of the effects of exposure to diesel exhaust and solvent extracts of diesel exhaust on bacterial/cell cultures, animals, and humans were reviewed in relation to the potential for adverse health effects of exposures in underground coal mines. The composition of diesel exhaust was delineated and areas for additional studies of possible health effects were identified. Studies have demonstrated that some of the components of diesel exhaust cause mutations in microorganisms and cancer in animals. Health effects ranging from eye irritation to respiratory disease in humans have been reported. According to the authors, NIOSH cannot definitively affirm or condemn the use of diesel equipment in underground mining operations at this time. Exposures should be kept below the Mine Safety and Health Administration standards, or NIOSH recommended exposure limits.
Keywords	Mining Carcinogens Malignant neoplasms Risk Epidemiology Exposure Toxicity Diesel engine exhaust Air pollution effects(Animals) Air pollution effects(Humans) Air toxic substances Occupational safety and health
Source Agency	Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Laboratories National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	48A - Mineral Industries 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198823

Evaluation of the Potential Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Diesel Exhaust in Underground Coal Mines.

Evaluation of the Potential Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Diesel Exhaust in Underground Coal Mines.
PB88247671

Publication Date	1986
Page Count	150
Abstract	Studies of the effects of exposure to diesel exhaust and solvent extracts of diesel exhaust on bacterial/cell cultures, animals, and humans were reviewed in relation to the potential for adverse health effects of exposures in underground coal mines. The composition of diesel exhaust was delineated and areas for additional studies of possible health effects were identified. Studies have demonstrated that some of the components of diesel exhaust cause mutations in microorganisms and cancer in animals. Health effects ranging from eye irritation to respiratory disease in humans have been reported. According to the authors, NIOSH cannot definitively affirm or condemn the use of diesel equipment in underground mining operations at this time. Exposures should be kept below the Mine Safety and Health Administration standards, or NIOSH recommended exposure limits.
Keywords	Mining Carcinogens Malignant neoplasms Risk Epidemiology Exposure Toxicity Diesel engine exhaust Air pollution effects(Animals) Air pollution effects(Humans) Air toxic substances Occupational safety and health
Source Agency	Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Laboratories National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	48A - Mineral Industries 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198823