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1.3.
Carbon Monoxide
1.3.1.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas breathing in this gas can cause
death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage.
1.3.2.
The symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning can include the following;
1.3.2.1.
Headaches, Dizziness, Nausea, Breathlessness, Collapsing or Loss of
consciousness.
1.3.2.2.
Carbon monoxide symptoms are similar to flu, food poisoning, viral infections
and simply tiredness. That’s why it’s quite common for people to mistake this
very dangerous poisoning for something else.
1.3.3.
To avoid Carbon monoxide poisoning DO NOT Use Petrol/Diesel powered equipment
inside a home or garage even if doors and windows are open.
1.3.4.
If you think you or someone around you has been affected by carbon monoxide
poisoning;
1.3.4.1.
Get fresh air immediately.
1.3.4.2.
Open doors and windows, turn off machine and leave the affected area.
1.3.4.3.
See your doctor immediately or go to hospital - let them know that you
suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
1.3.5.
DO NOT
use in an enclosed area or a moving vehicle.
1.4.
General fuel safety.
1.4.1.
Fuel Safety additional information can be obtained from the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) document SR16.
1.4.2.
All fuels are Flammable.
1.4.3.
Keep away from all ignition sources i.e. Heaters, Lamps, sparks from Grinding or
welding.
1.4.4.
Hot work on tanks that have contained fuel is extremely dangerous and should not
be carried out.
1.4.5.
Keep work area clean and tidy.
1.4.6.
Clean up all spills promptly using correct methods i.e. absorbent granules and a
lidded bin.
