Occupational exposure to DPM can be significantly reduced using enclosed pressurised cabins with air filtration. This search area includes case studies, research and guidance on reducing diesel particulate exposure through:
- Cabin design
- Cabin pressurisation and air filtration technology
BHP – Diesel particulate matter reduction project
BHP share the scope and early direction for their DPM reduction project at Olympic Dam. [More...]
COMPARING THE AIR QUALITY INSIDE ENCLOSED CABS OF UNDERGROUND MINING EQUIPMENT WITH MERV 16 AND HEPA FILTERS
COMPARING THE AIR QUALITY INSIDE ENCLOSED CABS OF UNDERGROUND MINING EQUIPMENT WITH MERV 16 AND HEPA FILTERSThis paper by a team of four NIOSH technologists explores their analysis over a four year period comparing the quality of air inside vehicle cabins with either a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) vs a MERV 16 (minimum efficiency reporting value) filter deployed. Two machines operating in similar environments at the one site were compared
Guide to managing risks of exposure to diesel exhaust in the workplace – Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia, 2015, Guide to managing risks of exposure to diesel exhaust in the workplace, Safe Work Australia. 10 pp
Management of diesel emissions in Western Australian mining operations – Guideline
Department of Mines and Petroleum, 2013, Management of diesel emissions in Western Australian mining operations ? guideline: Resources Safety, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Western Australia, 37 pp
NIOSH Mining Site Search Browser Link
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Site Browser, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accessed 3 December 2019