S C S C MEMBER NEWS DECEMBER 2022
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VOLUME 20
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ISSUE 3
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Provided by Curt Speck, President of Safety Resources Company of Ohio and SCSC Steering Committee Member As the weather gets colder and more workplaces begin using various methods of space heating, so too does the risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning increase. Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is a common byproduct of the incomplete burning of natural gas or other carbon containing fuels, such as gasoline, wood, coal, kerosene, or propane. When inhaled, CO deprives the heart, brain, and other vital organs of oxygen by displacing it in the bloodstream. In large enough concentrations, CO can cause you to lose consciousness or even suffocate in just minutes. Worse still, Carbon Monoxide is nearly undetectable without monitoring equipment, meaning that the early signs of exposure to CO can often be the only warnings one will get. Because of this, it is important to be aware not only of the symptoms of CO exposure, but also of the sources and risk factors that can lead to exposure in the first place. The best method of protection against Carbon Monoxide poisoning is preventing its build up in the first place. [continued on page 6 ]
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