Any Unknown or Unlisted Aircraft Manufacturer
Situational Awareness
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Procedure
Fueling company has two very old fuel trucks that produce foul smoke. Due to the consistence of the trade winds the smoke blows directly into the cargo pits and work areas of the engine and landing gear. Smoke is also is ingested into the cabin; through the packs and pits; as the recirc fan intakes are located in the pit. This poses a health threat to all ground workers in the area as well as our customers. Our employees are feeling headaches; having trouble breathing; and feeling faint.
Maintenance Personnel reported fuel truck exhaust creating unhealthy working conditions to the ground personnel as well as onboard passengers.