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Reducing carbon monoxide poisoning threat

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning pose a particularly dangerous threat to residents in long-term care facilities


Carbon monoxide poisoning poses a particularly dangerous threat to residents in long-term care facilities, according to a blog on the McKnight's website.

It doesn't matter if you're burning gasoline, natural gas, propane, kerosene, charcoal or wood. All of these fuel sources produce CO when burned.

"If these fuel-burning appliances are not installed, maintained and used properly, CO can accumulate to dangerous or deadly levels in your facility, particularly in poorly ventilated areas," blogger Betty Norman said

Some precautions to take against CO poisoning:

• Capture emissions through local ventilation at the source and exhaust to the outside.

• Dilute emissions with fresh air adequately distributed to the work area and exhausted to the outside.

• Install and operate natural gas-fueled appliances according to the manufacturers' instructions.

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May 5, 2014


Topic Area: Blogs


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