Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
immediately. CO poisoning can be determined by a car- boxyhemoglobin test.
The following symptoms are related to CARBON MONOX- IDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL members of the household:
1.Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as
2.Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate
3.Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions,
cardiorespiratory failure, death
The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults. Levels differ for those at high risk. Exposure to high levels of car- bon monoxide can be fatal or cause permanent damage and disabilities. Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building, or calling for assis- tance. Also, young children and household pets may be the first effected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is important.
Fire Safety Information
Escape Plan
Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, including drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door & window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather once they have exited the residence. When two people have reached the meeting place, one should leave to call 911 while the second person stays to account for additional family members. Establish a rule that once you’re out, you never reenter under any circumstance!
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