Reducing diesel particulate matter in underground mines: Two successful examples

Type
Guideline
Topic
Mine Ventilation
Occupational Disease
Sector
Mining
Language
English

This industrial hygiene guildine, "Reducing diesel particulate matter in underground mines: Two successful examples," includes:

  • Overview and definition

  • Health effects both short and long-term

  • Standards in place to protect miners and other workers from diesel exposures

  • Controlling diesel exhaust and particulate exposure 

  • Example of control strategies applied by operating mines

  • Example 1 - Barrick Hemlo DPM Management 2014-2021

  • Example 2 - Musselwhite Mine DPF Installation Project

  • Additional resource material