Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department provides guidance to its staff on the risks of exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions.
DfT have completed multiple diesel emission monitoring exercises by trained people to ensure staff safety and wellbeing. DfT have also completed CoSHH assessments for exposure to vehicle fumes.
DfT staff are aware of the risk of exposure and have access to all relevant risk assessments, COSHH documentation and Safe Systems of Work guidance.
DfT have risk assessments in place for working on our own sites and for staff working off site. These follow all aspects of Health and Safety Executive guidance in relation to diesel emissions in the workplace. (a) preventative measures include exhaust extraction systems and, (b) additional control measures include maintaining good ventilation within workplaces.