Carbon Monoxide
The commercial and office environment creates hazardous fumes through everyday operation activities that can easily lead to the development of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible gas that cannot be detected- by smell, taste or sight. Daily exposures to high concentrations of carbon monoxide can be harmful and it may become toxic for anyone inhaling it.
American Alarm Services specialists will review the workplace conditions and recommend the best type of carbon monoxide detector for the area of your warehouse or offices, as well as the right location for installation. Proper placement and the correct number of detectors is important for the most accurate reading and to understand your company’s’ Carbon Monoxide output into the working environment.
How is Carbon Monoxide created in the workplace?
Carbon monoxide in commercial environments are commonly the product of heating and energy expending devices such as:
- Heaters
- Gas appliances
- Furnaces
- Cutting saws
- Welders
- Gas powered vehicles and forklifts
The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The proper installation of carbon monoxide detectors is important for workplace safety and keeping employees healthy. Mild exposures are often mistaken for flu-like symptoms including headache and vertigo, which makes it extremely difficult to determine if a carbon monoxide exposure has occurred. Long term carbon monoxide exposures are likely to cause disorientation as well as adverse cardiovascular functions. Knowing the cause of the symptoms is important in seeking the proper treatment.
