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carbon monoxide poisoning -other gas hazzards

updated sat 6 sep 03

 

iandol on thu 4 sep 03


Dear Friends,
This thread brought into mind the hazards of Carbon Dioxide.
This gas can be just as deadly as Carbon Monoxide but its effects are =
different.
Again it is odourless and tasteless.
The big problem is its density. Denser than Air, it tends to collect in =
low areas and unless there is a good draught to stir it and assist with =
clearing it from such situations it can cause death by suffocation. If =
you feel drowsy, take effective action and get out of the area.
Take care,
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia