Diesel Exhaust Exposure – Influencing Change
In this webinar, learn how workers and researchers are influencing change to reduce DEE exposures in Mining through the Diesel Particulate Project. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that Diesel Engine Exhaust (DEE) is a cause of lung cancer (Group 1: carcinogenic to humans). CAREX Canada (2022). Approximately 966,000 Canadians are currently exposed to diesel engine exhaust at work. Potential next steps through tool development and continuing analysis of additional data/evidence will also be discussed. Presented by Sean Staddon (USW Local 6500), Dr. Kevin Hedges (OHCOW), Dr. Sandra Dorman, Tobi Mankis.