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provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentration under 30
PPM.
XX2. Carbon Monoxide(CO) Overview:
2.1 General Carbon Monoxide Information
CO cannot be seen, smelled or tasted and can be fatal. The build up of CO in
the blood is called the carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level and interferes with the
body’s ability to supply itself with oxygen. Depending on the concentration, CO
can kill in minutes.
The most common sources of CO are malfunctioning gas appliance used for
heating and cooking ,vehicles running in an attached garage, blocked chimneys
or flues, portable fuel burning heaters, fireplaces, fuel powered tools and
operating a grill in an enclosed space.
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms similar to the flu,
but with no fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness,
headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. Everyone is
susceptible to the danger of CO, but experts agree that unborn babies, small
children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory
problems are at the highest risk for serious injury or death. Every year a
qualified technician should inspect and clean your heating system, vents,
chimney ,and flues.
2.2 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING and
should be discussed with ALL members of the household:
2.2.1 Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue(often described as "Flu-like"
symptoms).
2.2.2 Medium Exposure:
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion,fast heat rate.
2.2.3 Extreme Exposure:
