Generators-Carbon Monoxide
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:34 pm
Carbon Monoxide-Safety
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/cofacts.asp
HIGHLIGHTS
Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.
Every home should have at least one working carbon monoxide detector. The detector’s batteries should be checked at least twice annually, at the same time smoke detector batteries are checked.
INCLUDES:
Carbon monoxide
How to Recognize CO Poisoning
Important CO Poisoning Prevention Tips
Other Carbon Monoxide Resources
NOTE: Cross Posted in Preparing Your Home » Fuel » Fuels - General Information
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/cofacts.asp
HIGHLIGHTS
Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.
Every home should have at least one working carbon monoxide detector. The detector’s batteries should be checked at least twice annually, at the same time smoke detector batteries are checked.
INCLUDES:
Carbon monoxide
How to Recognize CO Poisoning
Important CO Poisoning Prevention Tips
Other Carbon Monoxide Resources
NOTE: Cross Posted in Preparing Your Home » Fuel » Fuels - General Information