Forklift exhaust

Forklifts powered by propane, gasoline, and to a lesser degree diesel fuel, significantly contribute to carbon monoxide (CO) hazards in the workplace. Propane fuelled vehicles also emit potentially dangerous nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

Here are some options to control the hazards of forklift exhaust:
• Use electric forklifts to eliminate CO and NO2 emissions.
• Use catalytic converters to reduce CO and NO2 emissions (by up to 97%) on most forklifts.
• Regularly tune up forklifts to reduce CO and NO2 emissions. For propane or natural gas units, exhaust gas analysis should periodically be performed as part of the tune ups.
• Use commercial soot traps to help clean the exhaust from diesel-powered forklifts.
• Consider using a cleaner-grade fuel, such as diesel, with reduced sulfur content.