Carbon Monoxide Hazards
When used in a confined space, generators can produce
high levels of CO within minutes. When you use a portable
generator, remember that you cannot see or smell CO. Even if
you do not smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed
to CO.
Danger labels are required
on all portable generators
manufactured or imported on
or after May 14, 2007.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or
weak while using a generator, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The CO from generators can rapidly kill you.
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AI6YR Ben
In response to this postFollow these safety tips to protect against CO poisoning.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces,
sheds, or similar areas, even when using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger
for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
• Follow the instructions that come with your generator.
Locate the unit outdoors and far from doors, windows, and
vents that could allow CO to come indoors and point the
exhaust away from any nearby buildings.
• Install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms
with battery back-up in your home..
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Electrical Hazards
Generators pose a risk of shock and electrocution, especially
if they are operated in wet conditions. If you must use a
generator when it is wet outside, protect the generator from
moisture to help avoid the shock/electrocution hazard,
but do so without operating the generator indoors or near
openings to any building that can be occupied in order to
help avoid the CO hazard. Operate the generator under an
open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water
cannot reach it or puddle or drain under it. Dry your hands, if
wet, before touching the generator.
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Hilary
In response to this post@ai6yr
Um, yes. But better advice is DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN A CONFINED SPACE.
Do not use any fossil-fuel burning equipment indoors/in a confined space, unless it has been designed and certified as safe for that purpose.
I grieve for and sympathise with everyone who has been forced to flee and lose their homes. Nevertheless, DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN A CONFINED SPACE.
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cognitively accessible math
In response to this post@ai6yr and you prob'ly *won't* feel sick.
Don't go to sleep in your car, engine running, if it's really snowing badly: it can bury the tailpipe.
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