Carbon Monoxide Response Guideline Flashcards
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Response
What are the symptoms of CO poisoning
Headache
Nausea
Fatigue
Dizzy Spells
According to OSHA what is the maximum safe working level for CO over an 8hour period in the general workplace?
According to the US EPA what is the level of CO in a residential setting not to exceed?
2 separate levels
35ppm over an 8 hour period in the general work place
9ppm over 8 hour average
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Response
When should the officer have the residents evacuate the residence in relation to CO? And if someone has symptoms, what does the officer need to do
Someone has the symptoms of CO poisoning. Have EMS respond to the resident
If a level of 9ppm or higher is detected
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Response
When should the Officer request the gas company to respond
A CO level of 9ppm or greater is detected
Someone is showing signs of beingill due to CO
The OIC feels a response by the gas company is needed
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Response
When will members donn SCBA for the presence of CO?
50ppm
What are the actions of the Officer on readings of 9ppm but less than 100ppm?
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- Advise occupants of potentially dangerous level of CO has been detected
- Recommend that all persons leave the premises and start ventilation
- If an appliance has been discovered to malfunction and produce the CO, it shall be shut down
- Once the premises has been reduced to a safe level of CO, the premises may be occupied at the discretion of the occupant
- Attempts made to reset detector
- If alarm activates again, call 911
- Inform occupants of actions taken
- if its an appliance which fuel is supplied by the gas company, the gas company has been requested to respond
What are the actions of the Officer on readings of 100ppm or Greater?
— Inform the occupants that we have detected a potentially lethal level of CO and Perform the above steps.
— Order the occupants to leave the premises immediately
