Personal exposure to particle-phase molecular markers was measured at a trucking terminal in St Louis, MO, as part of a larger epidemiologic project aimed at assessing carbonaceous fine particulate ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A new electronic sensor has been developed to measure the time-resolved concentration of carbonaceous particulate matter (PM) emitted in ...

Recently, the issue of potential health hazards by Diesel exhaust emissions - in particular, lung cancer risk by inhalation of Diesel soot - has been addressed improperly in SAE publications. Some ...

General Motors has released a voluntary emissions recall for certain units of the Chevy Express van due to an issue related to the diesel particulate matter sensor. The hazards: if the ECM were to ...

In recent years, a bigger focus has been put on the reduction of harmful pollutants emitted by cars. Diesel cars use what’s known as a DPF or ‘Diesel Particulate Filter’ to reduce air pollutants ...

Metal particles from the abrasion of brake pads – up to a fifth of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides – may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill ...

Firefighters are exposed to many contaminants throughout their careers, some of which are better understood than others. For example, carbon monoxide is a single gaseous compound. The health effects ...

A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. A study by the University of Southampton ...

Throughout the first 5 parts of this series, we have considered the risks of exposure to diesel exhaust, management of personnel exposures, the spread of diesel exhaust through the fire station, and ...