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Journal Article 
Exhaust fumes from construction machinery and vehicles from the perspective of occupational safety and health 
Ruehl, R; Spod, U; Ziegler, C 
2017 
Yes 
Gefahrstoffe, Reinhaltung der Luft / Air Quality Control
ISSN: 0949-8036
EISSN: 1436-4891 
77 
6 
224-230 
WOS:000407186900004 
Exhaust fumes from petrol and diesel-engined machinery and vehicles are the subject of public discussion primarily with regard to the environmental impact of atmospheric particulate matter in cities. Exhaust gases from internal combustion engines are however also an occupational safety and health issue, since diesel-engine emissions are classified as carcinogenic and exhaust gases from petrol engines are repeatedly a cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. The article discusses the hazards of, exposure to and measures against exhaust fumes from construction machinery and vehicles from an occupational safety and health perspective: