Saturday, January 18, 2014

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

According to the CDC ("Carbon Monoxide Poisoning" 2013):

"Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death."

"
CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces." Which of the following is/are recommended by CDC?

a) "Never use a gas range or oven for heating."
"Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors."
"Never use a charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors." 
"Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors." 
"Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent."

b) "
Install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home  . . . "

c) "N
ever patch a vent pipe with tape, gum, or something else."

d) "
Never burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn't vented." "Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. "


e) all of the above




Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm

Answer: (e) all of the above
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Never use a gas range or oven for heating. Never use a charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors. Never use a portable gas camp stove indoors.

Never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window, door, or vent.
Never run a car or truck in the garage with the garage door shut. 

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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