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Using and being around diesel-powered equipment is a regular part of the job for workers in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, maritime, mining and agriculture. But such equipment can present a number of health hazards if not properly controlled.
This course includes
Hours of videos
10 hours, 25 minutes
Units & Quizzes
30
Unlimited Lifetime access
Access on mobile app
Certificate of Completion
Overview/Description
Diesel exhaust contains diesel particulate matter, a component that includes soot particles made up primarily of carbon, ash, metallic abrasion particles, sulfates, and silicates. In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer – part of the World Health Organization – classified diesel exhaust as a “known human carcinogen.”
Short-term exposure to high concentrations of diesel exhaust and diesel particulate matter can result in dizziness; headaches; and eye, nose and throat irritation, the agency states. Prolonged exposure can increase a worker’s risk of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary and respiratory disease, and lung cancer.
Course Content
- Health Effects of Diesel Exhaust
- Outline
- What is Diesel Exhaust and Composition
- Substances in Diesel Exhaust Listed
- Diesel Emissions Inventory
- Estimating Exposure to Diesel Exhaust
- Diesel Health Effects Overview
- Whammy 4 and special Highlight
- Non-cancer Health Effects from Short-term Exposure
- Diesel Emissions as a Carcinogen
- Cancer Risk Assessments of Diesel
- Carcinogenic Potential of Diesel Emissions
- Populations at Risk
- The American Lung Association’s Recommended Key Steps
- Conclusion
- Remember
- Factors Affecting Composition of Diesel Emissions
- Example of Study from Current Research
- Reproductive and Developmental Effects
- Immunological Effects
- Genotoxic Effects of Diesel Particulates or Extracts
- Carcinogenic Potential of Diesel Emissions
- Major Report on Particulate Air Pollution
- Important Public Health News from Last Year
Course Currilcum
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- Health Effects of Diesel Exhaust 00:05:00
- Outline 00:05:00
- What is Diesel Exhaust and Composition 00:25:00
- Substances in Diesel Exhaust Listed 00:15:00
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- Diesel Emissions Inventory 00:05:00
- Estimating Exposure to Diesel Exhaust 00:05:00
- Diesel Health Effects Overview 00:25:00
- Whammy 4 and special Highlight 00:20:00
- Non-cancer Health Effects from Short-term Exposure 00:10:00
- Diesel Emissions as a Carcinogen 00:20:00
- Cancer Risk Assessments of Diesel 00:10:00
- Carcinogenic Potential of Diesel Emissions 00:30:00
- Factors Affecting Composition of Diesel Emissions 00:10:00
- Example of Study from Current Research 00:05:00
- Reproductive and Developmental Effects 00:05:00
- Immunological Effects 00:05:00
- Importance Of Health And Safety In The Workplace FREE 00:10:00
- Basic Health & Safety at Workplace Video FREE 00:20:00
- Hazards of Diesel Exhaust Awareness Certificate Test 00:45:00
