Workers Die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Authors

Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center

Abstract

To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,employers should:

• Train supervisors and employees to recognize symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
• Provide first aid training, including what to do if exposed to carbon monoxide
• Review carbon monoxide prevention tips with their employees

Employees should:

• Report unusual behavior
• Know how to treat co-workers for carbon monoxide poisoning
• Carry a carbon monoxide detector to mobile sites Recognize signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

Document Type

Alert

Publication Date

1-2012

Notes/Citation Information

Published in Kentucky Haz Alert, v. 10, issue 1.

Repository Citation

Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, "Workers Die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning" (2012). Kentucky Haz Alerts--Other. 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/face_other_alerts/1