1
.
.. Internal.combustion.engines.such.as:
a.. Propulsion.engines
12..Slurred.speech
13..Nausea
.
b.. Generators
14..Dizziness
15..Fatigue
2
. Open flame devices such as:
16..Vomiting
17..Collapse
18..Convulsions
.
.
.
.
.
.
a.. Cooking.ranges
b.. Central.heating.plants
c..
Space.heaters
NOTICE
d.. Water.heaters
e.. Fireplaces
The order of the above list is generally
the sequence of appearance of symptoms.
However, the order of appearance may
change for different people.
f..
Charcoal.grills
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
Carbon.monoxide.is.absorbed.by.the.lungs.and.reacts.
with.blood.hemoglobin.to.form.carboxyhemoglobin,.
which.reduces.the.oxygen.carrying.capacity.of.the.
blood..The.result.is.a.lack.of.oxygen.for.the.tissues.
with.the.subsequent.tissue.death.and,.if.exposure.is.
prolonged,.death.of.the.individual.
NOTICE
The symptoms of Carbon monoxide poisoning
may easily be mistaken for seasickness.
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate,
Investigate, Take Corrective Action)
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide
1..
2..
Evaluate.the.situation.and.ventilate.the.area..
if.possible.
Carbon.monoxide.in.high.concentrations.can.be.fatal.
in.a.matter.of.minutes..Lower.concentrations.must.not.
be.ignored.because.the.effects.of.exposure.to.CO.are.
cumulative.and.can.be.just.as.lethal.
Evacuate.the.area.and.move.affected.person(s)..
to.a.fresh.air.environment.
3..
4..
Observe.the.victim(s)...
Administer.oxygen.if.available.
Certain.health.related.problems.and.age.will.increase.
the.effects.of.CO..People.who.smoke.or.are.exposed.
to.high.concentrations.of.cigarette.smoke,.consume.
alcohol.or.have.lung.disorders.or.heart.problems,.are.
particularly.susceptible.to.an.increase.in.the.effects.
from.CO..However,.all.occupants’.health.should.be.
considered..Physical.exertion.accelerates.the.rate.at.
which.the.blood.absorbs.CO.
5..
Contact.medical.help..If.the.victim.is.not.breathing,.
perform.rescue.breathing.or.approved.cardiopul-
monary.resuscitation.(CPR),.as.appropriate,.until.
medical.help.arrives.and.takes.over.
NOTICE
Prompt action can make the difference
between life and death.
E. Symptoms
One.or.more.of.the.following.symptoms.can.signal..
the.adverse.effect.of.CO.accumulation:
6..
Investigate.source.of.CO.and.take.corrective.
action.
1..
2..
3..
4..
5..
6..
7..
8..
9..
Watering.and.itchy.eyes
Flushed.appearance
Throbbing.temples
G. Inspection
Inattentiveness
Look.and.listen.for.leaks.in.the.exhaust.systems.of.
both.the.generator.and.propulsion.engine(s)..Look.for.
discoloration.around.joints.in.the.system.(water.leaks,.
carbon,.stains,.etc.).
Inability.to.think.coherently
Loss.of.physical.coordination
Ringing.in.the.ears
Tightness.across.the.chest
Headache
10..Drowsiness
11..Incoherence
Boating Safety - Section B
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