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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