UniCarriers FG20 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual page 43

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Engine-powered trucks
The following carbon monoxide control to avoid
its poisoning is the user's responsibility.
Characteristics of carbon monoxide
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The exhaust from all internal combustion engines
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
tasteless, poisonous gas. Exposure to carbon
monoxide can cause serious injury or health
problems, including death.
Places where carbon monoxide gas concen-
•
trated
Carbon monoxide can become concentrated
in areas such as trailers, containers, coolers,
freezers, and poorly ventilated rooms or
buildings. Therefore, limit internal combustion
engine usage in those areas.
• Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure
C o m m o n s y m p t o m s o f c a r b o n m o n o x i d e
exposure may include headache, dizziness, and
nausea. The smell of internal combustion engine
exhaust means carbon monoxide could be
present.
• Treatment for carbon monoxide gas poisoning
If an operator experiences these symptoms,
move him into fresh air, seek medical attention
as required, and contact your employer so he
can monitor threshold limit values. (Consideration
should be given to shutting off the operator's
internal combustion engine.)
Control of noxious gases and fumes
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• Source of carbon monoxide gas
Carbon monoxide is the product of incomplete
burning of any material containing carbon, such
as gasoline, LP and natural gas, and diesel fuel.
Internal combustion engines that use these fuels
are sources of exposure in the workplace.
• Control of carbon monoxide gas
Control of carbon monoxide levels in the
workplace is dependent on ventilation and
proper maintenance of carbon monoxide
producers including internal combustion-powered
equipment. See periodical maintenance of this
manual.
Properly running internal combustion engines
INSPECTION AND SERVICE
will still produce carbon monoxide emissions.
Ventilation
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Ventilation shall be provided in enclosed areas
where internal combustion-powered equipment
is used to maintain an atmosphere that shall not
exceed the contamination levels specified by the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists Threshold Limit Values of Airborne
Contaminants.
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