Airport personnel are at risk of occupational exposure to jet engine emissions, which similarly to diesel exhaust emissions include volatile organic compounds and particulate matter consisting of an inorganic carbon core with associated polycyclic aromat
Jet engine emissions contain large amounts of nano-sized particles, which are particularly prone to reach the lower airways upon inhalation. Size of particles and emission levels depend on type of aircraft, engine conditions, and fuel type, as well as on operation modes. Exposure to jet engine ...
The use of jet-fuel, de-icing fluids, lubricants, hydraulics, engine oil and other fluids are associated with single repeated/accidental or chronic exposure(s) to ground staff, flight-deck and cabin crew and passengers. These fluids can become airborne in vapor or aerosol phases, and are ...
Concentrations of OPEs in air, soil and pine needles have been found to decrease with increasing distance from an airport, suggesting dispersion of jet fuel fumes in the local environment5. OPE metabolites have frequently been detected in human urine but occupational exposure studies are scarce6. ...
There is a need for a systematic and consistent approach to diagnosis and treatment of persons who have been exposed to toxic fumes in aircraft cabins. The medical protocol presented in this paper has been written by internationally recognised experts and presents a consensus approach to the recogni...
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Furthermore, firefighters are not only exposed to thermal hazards; they are also frequently exposed to various chemical hazards, especially hot smoke, toxic fumes, and gasses. An inhalation of hot smoke can burn firefighters' lungs and impair their ability to exchange gasses during breathing; this...
Compared to petroleum diesel, HVO exhaust fumes are generally found to be reduced in PM [4,5,6] and PAHs [3], but increased in straight chain alkanes [3]. The use of renewable diesel is expected to increase over the coming years, with HVO being the fuel predominantly used to replace ...