Carbon Monoxide (CO0, which is also known as the “Silent Killer”, is a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas which blocks oxygen from entering the body. Many people may suffer permanent damage to parts of their body or even die when exposed to large amounts of Carbon Monoxide.
Exposure to CO poisoning, in small or large amounts, can be dangerous and harmful. Some effects of CO poisoning are brain and heart damage, illness, coma, and death.
Symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, muscle weakness, and chest pain.
Places where you can be exposed to CO poisoning are warehouses, boiler rooms, pulp, paper, and steel production, blast furnaces, and places using fuel-powered equipment. The following occupations are at risk:
The following steps should be taken to reduce the chances of CO Poisoning.
REMEMBER: If you are exposed to CO Poisoning report exposure to your supervisor and seek medical attention immediately.
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