NSW Mine Safety is hosting two free one-day workshops that will provide information and guidance for diesel emission control strategies as well as a forum to ask questions of a panel of experts.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reclassified diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans in June 2012. This was based on evidence that exposure is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Before the June reclassification, diesel engine exhaust was classified as “probably” carcinogenic to humans.
Work health and safety legislation requires mine operators to ensure, in so far as is reasonably practicable, the health of workers. This duty extends to the work environment, plant and conditions of the workplace being monitored for the purpose of preventing illness.
The workshops, in Sydney and Dubbo, will look at controlling the risk from diesel engine exhaust in mines and will expand on MDG29 Guidelines for the Management of Diesel Engine Pollutants in Underground Environment.
The Sydney workshop is on February 26 and the Dubbo workshop is on 28 February.
For more information visit http://www.resources.nsw.gov.au/safety/events.
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