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    A review of the health effects and exposure-responsible relationship of diesel particulate matter for underground mines

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    Authors
    Ping, Chang
    Xu, Guang
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Ping, C. and Xu, G. 2016. A review of the health effects and exposure-responsible relationship of diesel particulate matter for underground mines, in the 9th International Symposium on Coal Mine Dust and Gas Control, Nov 21-22 2019. Wollongong, NSW: University of Wollongong, NSW.
    Source Conference
    The 9th International Symposium on Green Mining
    Faculty
    Faculty of Science and Engineering
    School
    WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/78029
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Diesel-powered equipment is widely used in the mining industry due to its superb performance, cost-effectiveness, efficiency as well as durability. However, there is a potential for miners in underground mines to be overexposed to high diesel particulate matter (DPM) concentrations with the increasing use of diesel engines. In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified DPM as a carcinogen to humans (group 1) based on sufficient evidence from animal and epidemiological studies. Regulations and control methods have been developed to minimize DPM health hazard in underground mines. This paper firstly reviewed the adverse health effects of DPM on humans based on related animal and epidemiological studies. Findings indicated that both short-term and long-term exposure to high concentrations of DPM have adverse impacts (acute irritation, asthma, cough, light-headedness, lung cancer, etc.) on humans, and a recommended limit of DPM concentration (0.1 mg/m3, measured as element carbon) should be established to help reduce miners’ risk of lung cancer. The effects of DPM control methods were also evaluated, which include source controls and exposure controls. Finally, an optimum DPM controlling strategy was obtained to lower DPM concentrations and provide a safe and healthy working environment for miners.

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