High Levels:
100 PPM
with no household members experiencing symptoms
or feeling ill is considered High Level Exposure. The only
difference between this level and a dangerous level is that no
symptoms are being experienced.
This can quickly turn into a serious situation!
All possible sources of CO should be immediately turned off and
a qualified service technician called. Ventilate the premises by
opening doors and windows. At this level it is advisable to wait
outside or at a neighbor’s home while your residence is being
ventilated. Do not restart any possible sources of CO until the
problem has been corrected.
Dangerous Levels:
Generally, levels of
100 PPM and greater
accompanied by
symptoms is considered a dangerous level. Immediately gather
all residents, exit the house, and call 0800 111 999!
Symptoms indicate that this should be treated as an
emergency. This is a potentially life threatening situation!
Remain in fresh air and do not reenter under any circumstance
until the house has been ventilated and the source of the CO
emergency repaired.
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Low Levels:
Generally
35 PPM
and below is considered Low Level Exposure.
Exposure to low levels of CO for extended periods of time can
still be dangerous and could result in loss of energy, headache,
etc. This situation should be closely monitored. Take extra care
to not expose any high risk individuals to even low levels for
more than eight hours. In some cases low levels can be caused
by air pollution, heavy traffic, cigarette smoke, temperature
inversions and other sources.
Mid Levels:
Generally
35 PPM-100 PPM
is considered Mid Level Exposure.
Levels in this range are cause for concern and may cause serious
health problems. All possible sources of CO should be
immediately turned off and a qualified service technician called.
Ventilate the premises by opening doors and windows. Do not
restart any possible sources until the problem has been
corrected. Check all residents for symptoms!
If no symptoms are present, this is not considered a CO
emergency, but it should not be ignored!
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