Sunday, December 16, 2012

Old Buses: Health Issue For Drivers and Students?

The older buses with front engines where the engine compartment is next to the drivers seat pose a danger to the health of drivers and passengers.Several buses are extremely noisy and can potentially cause hearing loss. A loudness comparision chart can be viewed at http://www.gcaudio.com/resources/howtos/loudness.html
Quite a bit of information is available online.  A second health issue is engine combustion fumes from the same buses.  Engine fumes include gases, particles and other by-products of engine combustion. It is sensed by drivers and students. This is a serious safety issue and the buses should be tested and removed from service.

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