Carbon Monoxide (Co); Co Facts; Factors That Increase The Effects Of Co Poisoning - Bayliner 16 Element Owner's Manual Supplement

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

CO Facts

• CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
• Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
• CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your boat.
• CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or anchored.
• CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
• CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
• Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
• The effects are cumulative. Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning

• Age
• Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
• Consumption of alcohol
• Lung disorders
• Heart problems
• Pregnancy
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DANGER
!
• Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless,
and extremely dangerous.
• ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce
CO as exhaust.
• Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick
exposure to high concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE
or DEATH.
• Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a
moving watercraft can be fatal.
16 Element • Owner's Manual Supplement
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