Carbon Monoxide Safety Topic

Carbon Monoxide is an invisible, tasteless and odorless gas that can be lethal to human beings. Due to its difficult detection, carbon monoxide is a serious concern in the work place, more notable in the industrial and automobile industry. Most commonly seen as a by product of motor vehicles/forklifts, OSHA has an exposure limit set at 50 parts per million (ppm).

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  • Headache
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue and overall weakness
  • Confusion/disorientation…