logging in or signing up CarbonMonoxide Demetrio Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1819 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (4) Dislike it (0) Added: April 08, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: ghfar_2008 (14 month(s) ago) goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: ghfar_2008 (14 month(s) ago) gooooooooooooooood Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Carbon Monoxide - The Silent, Cold Weather Killer: Carbon Monoxide - The Silent, Cold Weather Killer Operation Outreach American Industrial Hygiene Association and the AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality CommitteeWhat is Carbon Monoxide?: What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas It is caused by incomplete combustion of solid, liquid or gaseous fuels C=OWhere Does CO Come From?: Where Does CO Come From? Common home appliances that burn fuel can produce CO indoors, including: furnaces space heaters generators stoves, ranges water heaters clothes dryers Automobiles, lawn mowers, etc. can produce CO indoorsWho is at Risk of CO Poisoning?: Who is at Risk of CO Poisoning? Elevated CO levels can cause poisoning: low levels can make you sick higher levels can kill you Anyone is at risk of CO poisoning CO can be particularly harmful to: unborn babies, infants and young children elderly people, people with heart problems tobacco users (additonal CO source)Why is CO the Silent, Cold Weather Killer?: Why is CO the Silent, Cold Weather Killer? CO is odorless, tasteless and colorless (no “warning” properties) Early symptoms are often mistaken for the flu High levels can kill while family members are asleep CO often strikes in cold weather when heating equipment operates, and when windows and doors are closedHow Can I Prevent CO Poisoning?: How Can I Prevent CO Poisoning? Appliances should be approved by a nationally recognized authority such as: Underwriters’ Laboratory (U.L.) American Gas Association (AGA) Appliances should be installed properly: follow manufacturer’s instructions, building code requirements should be inspected by the local authorityHow Can I Prevent CO Poisoning?: How Can I Prevent CO Poisoning? Appliances should be properly maintained: inspected annually by professionals chimneys and flues should also be inspected Appliances should be properly used: follow manufacturer’s instructions for safe useCO Alarms: CO Alarms CO alarms can save lives CPSC recommends at least one alarm per floor Alarms should be installed in locations recommended by alarm manufacturer, such as: in or near bedrooms or other sleeping areas do not place close to kitchen appliances, furnaces or garagesAdditional Information: Additional Information Contact the following for more information: AIHA (effects of carbon monoxide, industrial hygienists and consultants) www.aiha.org CPSC (Document #466) “Carbon Monoxide Questions and Answers” www.cpsc.gov U.S. EPA “What You should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution” www. epa.gov/iaq/pubsSummary: Summary Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas Many household appliances produce CO Electric appliances do not produce CO CO can make you sick or kill you Early symptoms of CO are often like the flu Install, use, and maintain appliances properly Install CO alarms You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
CarbonMonoxide Demetrio Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1819 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (4) Dislike it (0) Added: April 08, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: ghfar_2008 (14 month(s) ago) goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: ghfar_2008 (14 month(s) ago) gooooooooooooooood Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Carbon Monoxide - The Silent, Cold Weather Killer: Carbon Monoxide - The Silent, Cold Weather Killer Operation Outreach American Industrial Hygiene Association and the AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality CommitteeWhat is Carbon Monoxide?: What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas It is caused by incomplete combustion of solid, liquid or gaseous fuels C=OWhere Does CO Come From?: Where Does CO Come From? Common home appliances that burn fuel can produce CO indoors, including: furnaces space heaters generators stoves, ranges water heaters clothes dryers Automobiles, lawn mowers, etc. can produce CO indoorsWho is at Risk of CO Poisoning?: Who is at Risk of CO Poisoning? Elevated CO levels can cause poisoning: low levels can make you sick higher levels can kill you Anyone is at risk of CO poisoning CO can be particularly harmful to: unborn babies, infants and young children elderly people, people with heart problems tobacco users (additonal CO source)Why is CO the Silent, Cold Weather Killer?: Why is CO the Silent, Cold Weather Killer? CO is odorless, tasteless and colorless (no “warning” properties) Early symptoms are often mistaken for the flu High levels can kill while family members are asleep CO often strikes in cold weather when heating equipment operates, and when windows and doors are closedHow Can I Prevent CO Poisoning?: How Can I Prevent CO Poisoning? Appliances should be approved by a nationally recognized authority such as: Underwriters’ Laboratory (U.L.) American Gas Association (AGA) Appliances should be installed properly: follow manufacturer’s instructions, building code requirements should be inspected by the local authorityHow Can I Prevent CO Poisoning?: How Can I Prevent CO Poisoning? Appliances should be properly maintained: inspected annually by professionals chimneys and flues should also be inspected Appliances should be properly used: follow manufacturer’s instructions for safe useCO Alarms: CO Alarms CO alarms can save lives CPSC recommends at least one alarm per floor Alarms should be installed in locations recommended by alarm manufacturer, such as: in or near bedrooms or other sleeping areas do not place close to kitchen appliances, furnaces or garagesAdditional Information: Additional Information Contact the following for more information: AIHA (effects of carbon monoxide, industrial hygienists and consultants) www.aiha.org CPSC (Document #466) “Carbon Monoxide Questions and Answers” www.cpsc.gov U.S. EPA “What You should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution” www. epa.gov/iaq/pubsSummary: Summary Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas Many household appliances produce CO Electric appliances do not produce CO CO can make you sick or kill you Early symptoms of CO are often like the flu Install, use, and maintain appliances properly Install CO alarms