How people can protect themselves from carbon monoxide — Useful articles

Carbon monoxide: what is it

Carbon monoxide or carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas produced during combustion when there is a lack of oxygen. It has no smell, taste or color, which makes it extremely dangerous, because carbon monoxide cannot be identified. Even in small concentrations, it can have a fatal effect on the human body.

Carbon monoxide is formed during the burning of carbon compounds. It can quickly accumulate in a room with insufficient ventilation or faulty equipment. Most often, it is distinguished from work:

• portable gasoline generators;
• internal combustion engines of cars;
• washing machines;
• coal, wood or gas stoves;
• charcoal grills;
• fireplaces;
• kerosene heaters;
• gas…