Carbon Monoxide Flashcards
Does carbon monoxide I have smell, taste, or color?
No
How is carbon monoxide formed?
By the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
What are the symptoms of a exposure to carbon monoxide?
Nausea
Fatigue
Confusion
Dizziness
What is TWA for 24hrs of carbon monoxide in the outside environment?
9ppm
What is the safe working level for carbon monoxide in for an eight hour period In the general workplace?
35ppm
What is the safe levels of CO allowed in a residential house for an eight hour period??
9ppm
If detection and monitoring equipment shows a reading of 35 ppm or above, the occupancy shall be immediately evacuated and the crews should retreat from the structure and do what?
Put the SCBA’s on
During the investigative stage of a CO leak what should be done?
Do not vent the structure
Ignition sources should be eliminated
The source of CO located
When your investigation finds readings greater than 10ppm what shall you notify the occupants to do?
Notified them of the above normal readings, and advise them they need to have their appliances checked by a approved service representative.
When your investigation finds readings of CO greater than 100 ppm the occupancy may be in potentially lethal range in the building should be evacuated what should you advise the homeowner to do?
Not to return to until the repairs have been made.
