Health Hazards > Diesel Engine Exhaust
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Diesel exhaust is a combination mixture of gases,
vapors and liquid aerosols. The main component of chain saw exhaust
emissions are hydrocarbons. Breathing in these diesel fumes can
cause adverse health effects.
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- Irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
- Dizziness (lightheadedness).
- Nausea (feeling sick to stomach).
- Wheezing.
- Headache.
- Drowsiness (feeling sleepy).
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- Increased susceptibility to bacterial or viral respiratory infections.
- Asthma.
- Persistent cough.
- Lung cancer.
- Lack of coordination.
- Blood disorders.
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- Inspect and maintain saws and power
equipment routinely.
- Turn off engines when not in use.
Discourage idling of equipment.
- Rotate jobs.
- Use emission control devices such as collection, scrubbers, or ceramic particle traps.
- Replace diesel engines with propane-burning
engines when possible. Propane burns more completely and more cleanly than diesel fuel.
- Provide suitable gloves for workers who
handle hot and cold diesel fuel.
- Encourage workers to wash hands and face before eating or drinking.
- Wear long shirts and pants to prevent skin contact with fuel oil.
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