Carbon monoxide poisoning is a hazard for construction workers, particularly when risk factors are present.
Source of carbon monoxide:
(1) gasoline or diesel equipment (generator, forklift, heavy equipment, etc)
(2) explosives
(3) natural decomposition
(4) fire
(5) welding
(6) gas appliance (heater, etc)
Poor ventilation:
(1) tunnel
(2) trench
(3) enclosed space
(4) mine
(5) garage
Lack of preventive measures:
(1) lack of atmospheric monitoring
(2) failure to use self-contained breathing apparatus when indicated
(3) failure to use safer alternative to carbon monoxide-generating equipment
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
