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2. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW
2.1 CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING
Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion of organic matter. It is a toxic
gas, but, being colorless, odorless, tasteless, and initially non-irritating, it is very diffi-
cult for people to detect.
CONCENTRATION SYMPTOMS
35 ppm (0.0035%) Headache and dizziness within six to eight hours of
constant exposure
100 ppm (0.01%) Slight headache in two to three hours
200 ppm (0.02%) Slight headache within two to three hours; loss of
judgment
400 ppm (0.04%) Frontal headache within one to two hours
800 ppm (0.08%) Dizziness, nausea, and convulsions within 45 min; insen-
sible within 2 hours
1,600 ppm (0.16%) Headache, increased heart rate, dizziness, and nausea
within 20 min; death in less than 2 hours
ppm - Parts Per Million - is used to describe concentrations of contaminants in air.
In the event of ALARM caused by a critical CO concentration level, keep calm and
carry out the following actions in the priority order:
• Open all windows and doors to increase the rate of ventilation.
• Turn off the appliances and stop using them where possible.
• Evacuate the building leaving the windows and doors open. You may re-enter the
property only when the alarm has stopped.
• Get immediate medical assistance for anyone suffering the effects of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning (nausea, headache), and report that carbon monoxide inhalation is
suspected. Contact the gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency phone number
in order to identify and eliminate the source of carbon monoxide emissions.