Lung cancer and diesel exhaust emissions in miners: IIAC information note - Feb 2016
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1. The possible carcinogenicity of diesel engine exhaust is a topic that the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) has had under review. In September 2015, it published an Information Note relating to lung cancer, bladder cancer and diesel exhaust emissions across a range of occupations.1 That Information Note set aside for separate consideration the case for prescribing under the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) Scheme for lung cancer in miners exposed to diesel exhaust emissions; it is this topic which is covered by this Note.
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