Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas. Breathing it can cause death as
well as serious long-term health problems such as brain damage.
T
he symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include the following;
Headaches, Dizziness, Nausea, Breathlessness, Collapsing or Loss of
Consciousness.
Carbon monoxide symptoms are similar to flu, food poisoning, viral infections
and simply tiredness. That is why it is quite common for people to mistake this
very dangerous poisoning for something else.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning DO NOT use petrol/diesel powered equipment
inside a home or garage even if doors and windows are open.
If you think you or someone around you has been affected by carbon monoxide
poisoning;
L
eave the affected area and get fresh air immediately.
O
pen doors and windows and turn the machine off.
S
ee your doctor immediately or go to hospital - let them know that you
suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
DO NOT
use in an enclosed area or a moving vehicle.
General fuel safety.
Contact the Health and Safety Executive for additional fuel safety information.
A
ll fuels are Flammable.
Keep away from all ignition sources i.e. Heaters, Lamps, sparks from Grinding or
Welding.
Hot work on tanks that have contained fuel is extremely dangerous.
K
eep work area clean and tidy. Clean up all spills promptly using correct methods i.e.
absorbent granules and a lidded bin.
Dispose of waste fuels correctly.
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