Guide for installing particle filters on construction engines

Type of item
MS information
Country
Francie
Year of publication
2011

French

Description

The guide helps the reader to identify an appropriate particulate filter for a construction engine whose exhaust fume contains nanoparticles and nitrogen oxides. These materials have negative effects on respiratory health. 

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Cramif — Health Insurance of Ile-de-France
Provider name (Original)
Cramif - Assurance Maladie d’Ile-de-France
Tasks covered
Construction
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Gases
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Diesel exhaust fumes

Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers