| Document ID (ISN) | 106443 |
| CIS number |
07-413 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-89631-037-1 |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et Recherches R-458
|
| Author(s) |
Roberge B., Ménard L., Turcotte A., Beadet Y., Lazure L. |
| Title |
Evaluation of an exhaust gas evacuation system during propane-fuelled lift truck maintenance |
| Original title |
Evaluation d'un système d'évacuation des gaz d'échappement lors de l'entretien des chariots élévateurs au propane [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2006. iv, 37p. Illus. 7 ref. + CD-ROM. Price: CAD 7.42. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-458.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Propane-fuelled lift truck tuning activities produce carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in the workers' breathing zone that may exceed threshold limit values. Mechanics often tune and maintain these vehicles in open area shops, which in many cases do not meet minimum ventilation requirements. During the initial site studies carried out within the scope of this project, it was noted that a mobile system of CO collection system might solve this problem. The efficiency of such a system, consisting of a collection hose used alone or coupled with a portable fan connected to a vehicle's exhaust pipe, was demonstrated. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
maintenance; vehicle repair and servicing; ventilation systems; fork-lift trucks; exhaust gases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
local exhaust; report; ventilation design; propane; exhaust ventilation; carbon monoxide |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ventilation
Road transportation
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