Diesel Facts

Diesel Fumes and the Danger

Diesel fumes contain carbon monoxide, arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde, nickel, and other cancer causing substances
Inhalation can cause coughing, difficulty breathing, irritation to the eyes, and other maladies
Construction site, railroad, and truck driving employees are at a higher risk of health threats from diesel fumes
Respirators can help slow negative effects of inhalation when properly used
Environmental exposure is also possible
Can cause cancer in humans and animals
Almost 27,000 tons of particulate matter are emitted by diesel-fueled engines every year in California alone
There is a link between diesel engine emissions and non-cancerous lung damage
The Environmental Protection Agency recommends classifying diesel exhaust as a probable carcinogen
Diesel exhaust is made up of particles and gases that are suspended in the air and become inhaled with oxygen
The prevalence of diesel-fueled engines makes it almost impossible to avoid exposure
Over 20 years, exposure can increase risk of bladder cancer as well as lung cancer
There is some evidence that particulate matter can aggravate asthma or heart conditions

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