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AI6YR Ben
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In response to this post Carbon Monoxide Hazards When used in a confined space, generators can produce Danger labels are required If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or 2/x #safety #generators #disasters
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AI6YR Ben
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In response to this post Portable Generator Hazards Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Most of the incidents associated with portable generators reported to CPSC involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially-enclosed spaces. 1/x #safety #generators #disasters
@ai6yr another important thing is to not use a suicide plug unless you really know what you're doing. And even then it's a dumb idea.
by Douglas ; Carbon Monoxide Hazards When used in a confined space, generators can produce Danger labels are required If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or 2/x #safety #generators #disasters
by AI6YR Ben ; Tags: #safety #generators #disasters Likes: 0 Replies: 3 Boosts: 1 |
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AI6YR Ben
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In response to this post CPSC Safety Alert: Portable Generator Hazards
Portable Generator Hazards Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote Every year, people die in incidents related to portable generator use. Most of the incidents associated with portable generators reported to CPSC involve CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially-enclosed spaces. 1/x #safety #generators #disasters
by AI6YR Ben ; Tags: #safety #generators #disasters Likes: 0 Replies: 1 Boosts: 1 |
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AI6YR Ben
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Generator safety PSA: ***DO NOT FILL UP A RUNNING GASOLINE GENERATOR*** Gasoline fumes are released when you refuel the tank, and there is a high risk of igniting those vapors from the hot exhaust of the generator. You should not only turn OFF the generator, but also WAIT FOR IT TO COOL DOWN. (you can get devices to toggle tanks/etc. safely, but most people do not have this). The worst time to cause yourself burn injuries (and worse yet, maybe set your neighborhood on fire) is during the middle of a disaster. #DisasterPreparedness #generators #safety
@ai6yr Unless you're running your gas generator at near-capacity all the time, there is every reason in the world to install a propane or natural gas conversion.
by W6KME ; @ai6yr Christ. It a sad state of affairs that you have put out this reminder May as well add: do not run indoors. Like we need to rename common sense cause it just not that common anymore
@ai6yr @Ken Ummm, no kidding. You also shouldn't leave your car running while you gas up
by K. Stanley ; @ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org but when is the best time to burn yourself and maybe set your neighbourhood on fire?
by Dave Mac Farlane ; Tags: #disasterpreparedness #generators #safety Likes: 0 Replies: 5 Boosts: 0 |
Follow 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..
3/x
#generator #safety #disasters
by AI6YR Ben ;
@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.
by Hilary ;
@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.
by cognitively accessible math ;