...General Purpose: To inform my audience about Carbon Monoxide poisoning, symptoms of exposure, the effects it can cause, where it can be detected, and how to prevent becoming a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience how to become more aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide and how to prevent exposure. Central Idea: Carbon Monoxide is a deadly, odorless, colorless, tasteless gas but with proper education and detection you can avoid becoming another statistic of carbon monoxide poisoning. INTRODUCTION I. What is Carbon Monoxide poisoning? (According to Anne Marie Helmenstine) A. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is when a person breathes in too much carbon monoxide and it replaces the oxygen in your blood. 1. Lack of oxygen in the bloodstream causes cells throughout the body to die, causing organs to stop working, which can then lead to death. II. What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? A. There are early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning that you should be aware of to help you identify if you might be getting exposed to this deadly gas. 1. Early symptoms consist of headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and shortness of breath. III. There can be long term effects from over exposure to carbon monoxide. A. Some long term effects may not show up until later and can include changes in behavior, vision and coordination. IV. Knowing where and how to detect carbon monoxide is key to preventing exposure. A. Enclosed...
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...Peterson Bio 21 Poffenroth April 27, 2012 Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide (CO in its molecular formula) highly toxic gas composed of an atom of carbon and an atom of oxygen chemically bonded together. Although toxic, CO is very useful in the development of a plethora of chemicals used in various industries, including automotive, construction, chemical agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, plastics, and textile industries. Carbon monoxide is predominantly formed from the incomplete combustion of materials having carbon. CO, otherwise known as the “silent killer”, is an invisible, non-smelling, and tasteless gas that potentially in high levels, can cause death in humans. There has been a lot of emphasis on the dangers of carbon monoxide throughout the past decade. Carbon monoxide has been present on this planet since the day that the world was formed. Some speculate that it came about either through volcanic activity or by natural fires taking place. It became a real serious health hazard once the human race had first learned to build a fire. In the present day, fire is utilized vigorously in many things ranging from the comfortable fireplace in a family’s home to sophisticated industrial processes such as the burning of fossil fuels. Each of these products can potentially produce toxic amounts of carbon monoxide if the combustion process is not precise or controlled throughout the progression. Humanoid sources of carbon monoxide include a number of fuel-burning domestic appliances...
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...ENVIORMENTAL ISSUES REPORT Carbon Monoxide For my report, I was given carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is slightly less dense than air. It is toxic to humans when encountered in concentrations above about 35 ppm, although it is also produced in normal animal metabolism in low quantities, and is thought to have some normal biological functions. In the atmosphere, it is spatially variable and short lived, having a role in the formation of ground-level ozone. Carbon monoxide is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. Carbon monoxide from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. One example of building carbon monoxide poisoning is starting your car in a closed garage and letting the fumes build up in the garage, and it could possibly kill or injure you. All of these sources can contribute to a CO problem in the home. If a home is vented properly and is free from appliance malfunctions, air pressure fluctuations or airway blockages, carbon monoxide will most likely be safely vented to the outside. But in today's "energy efficient" homes this is frequently not the case. Tightly constructed/sealed homes can trap CO-polluted air in a home year-round. Furnace heat exchangers can crack, vents can become blocked, inadequate air supply for combustion appliances can cause...
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...Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas which is tasteless and odorless that can cause sudden illness or death within minutes if given the right conditions in a workplace environment. It can travel through homes and offices by way of combustion which takes place by burning of gasoline, diesel, wood or any carbon based material. Combustion of carbon based materials releases carbon monoxide in the air. Any work environment containing a variety of appliances can be at risk of having high concentration of this gas in the air. The presence of high concentration of carbon monoxide in a work place can be very dangerous especially in places with poor ventilation. Work areas in locations with activities nearby (physical or mechanical) that involve combustion,...
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...Carbon Monoxide, CO, can be a silent killer in a home. The young, the sick and the old are more likely to get sick from carbon monoxide in your home than anyone else. Carbon monoxide, or CO as it is commonly referred to, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is a by product of incomplete combustion from a stove, furnace, or other combustible appliance in a home (and in some cases, outside of the home or in the garage). It is a deadly gas that may be present in your home that can make you and your family sick or even kill you. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause headaches, impaired vision and coordination, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, and at high concentrations can lead to confusion, nausea and death. Typically CO can be created by gas furnaces, fireplaces, gas stoves/ovens, gas water heaters, portable generators, other combustion equipment, and automobiles operated in...
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...Carbon Monoxide can be dangerous, if used wrong. One way that it is dangerous is that you can burn yourself by spilling it on yourself. You can also poison yourself by ingesting it. You can even burn those around you by being careless. You can even leave it out by accident and hurt your friends because they might not know what it is. it is called the silent killer because it is colorless and odorless. If you inhale it, it binds to your blood and it will prevent the oxygen from binding to your blood and kill you. Carbon monoxide can be useful, too. One day, we can power vehicles with carbon monoxide. Those vehicles include land vehicles like cars and go-carts. You can use it to power water vehicles like boats and submarines. You can even power planes and helicopters. It can be used to make detergents, methanol and acetic. And it keeps plants alive....
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...“Sodium Hydroxide as a component of a device to reduce Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) emission by Motorcycles” aimed to reduced and to prevent the widespread of Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO)which causes pollution in the atmosphere. The device is made up of Sodium Hydroxide, a chemical that is usually used in the manufacturing of soap and paper. It has a low-prize available in laboratory stores. Sodium Hydroxide was used to react with Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide forming Sodium Carbonate and H2O which is a good source to manufacture glass and household cleaning products. The emission testing Center was used to determine the ability of the said device to reduce the amount of Carbon Dioxide emitted by Motorcycles. In the conduct of the experiment , nine motorcycles were used −three that uses Protec, three that uses Unleaded and three that uses Regular. Wherein the initial amount of Carbon dioxide which is 4.43 ppm was emitted by the fuel Protec, 3.97 ppm of CO2 was reduced. In the fuel Unleaded, it has an initial amount of 12.67 ppm carbon dioxide emitted; 12.27 ppm of carbon dioxide is reduced. As of the Regular fuel, 1.91 ppm is the initial amount of carbon dioxide emitted and an amount of 1.2 ppm of carbon dioxide is reduced. Sodium Hydroxide as a component of a device has also the ability to reduce the amount of Carbon dioxide emitted by motorcycles. Wherein the initial amount of Carbon dioxide which is 2.50 ppm was emitted by the fuel...
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...TLV for carbon monoxide is 35ppm. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: Answer: TVL = Term for airborne concentration of a substance, below which all workers are believed to be protected while exposed to it day after day for 8-hour periods. PPM = Concentration by volume of one part of a gas, or by weight of a liquid or solid, per million parts of air or liquid. A mechanic in an automotive repair shop is exposed to the following carbon monoxide levels over an 8 hour shift. 1. 2 hours @ 34 ppm 2. 5 hours @ 40 ppm 3. 1 hour @ 20 ppm Is the worker over-exposed during the duration of the work-shift? Answer: Yes the worker is over-exposed during the duration of their 8 hour shift. What is the primary concept of hazard recognition and the hierarchy of hazard control? Answer: The primary goal of hazard recognition is “to reduce incidents, accidents, injuries and property damage.” The primary concept of the hierarchy of hazard control is “source-path-human intervention. Of which elimination is an option if a task it too dangerous.” The specific hierarchy outlined on slide 13 of the Instructor notes for week 7 is as follows: 1. Engineering Controls 2. Administrative Controls 3. Personal Protective Equipment Going through this list – explain how they might be applied to this example to provide potential solutions. Answer: 1. Engineering Controls: - Develop process to monitor the carbon monoxide levels...
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...The TLV for carbon monoxide is 25ppm according to the Ministry of Labour for Ontario. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: ANSWER: The Term TLV is Threshold Limit Value, of any given chemical substance to which it is believed that a worker can be exposed during a given time period. PPM: Concentration by volume “Parts Per Million” – parts of gas or liquid A mechanic in an automotive repair shop is exposed to the following carbon monoxide levels over an 8 hour shift. 1. 2 hours @ 34 ppm 2. 5 hours @ 40 ppm 3. 1 hour @ 20 ppm Is the worker over-exposed during the duration of the work-shift? ANSWER: According to the calculation as per the Ministry of Labour for Ontario, YES, the worker is over-exposed during the duration of their shift What is the primary concept of hazard recognition and the hierarchy of hazard control? ANSWER: The hierarchy of controls is the standard system of strategies to effectively eliminate workplace hazards, by reducing incidents, accidents, injuries and property damage. Going through this list – explain how they might be applied to this example to provide potential solutions. ANSWER: Elimination: physically removing it—is the most effective hazard Substitution: replacing something that produces a hazard with something that does not produce a hazard Engineered: Isolate workers from the hazard- proper machinery or a monitoring unit in the work place to gauge carbon monoxide and to ensure...
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...The TLV for carbon monoxide is 25ppm according to the Ministry of Labour for Ontario. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: A mechanic in an automotive repair shop is exposed to the following carbon monoxide levels over an 8 hour shift. 1. 2 hours @ 34 ppm 2. 5 hours @ 40 ppm 3. 1 hour @ 20 ppm Is the worker over-exposed during the duration of the work-shift? What is the primary concept of hazard recognition and the hierarchy of hazard control? Going through this list – explain how they might be applied to this example to provide potential solutions. Answer- The threshold limit value (TLV) is the maximum concentration of a chemical allowable for repeated exposure without producing adverse health effects. The TLV chemical substances is defined as a concentration in air, typically for inhalation or skin exposure. Its units are in parts per million (ppm) for gases and in milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) for particulates such as dust, smoke and mist. PPM- Parts Per million: This is a way of expressing much diluted concentrations of substances. Just as a percentage is generally is out of 100, parts per million or PPM means out of million. PPM usually describes the concentration of something in water or soil. One PPM is equivalent to 1 milligram something per liter of water or (mg/l) or one milligram of something per kilogram soil (mg/kg). TLV in mg/m3 = (TLV in ppm) (gram molecular weight)/24.45 *24.45 is the molar volume of air in...
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...TLV for carbon monoxide is 35ppm. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: Answer: TVL = Term for airborne concentration of a substance, below which all workers are believed to be protected while exposed to it day after day for 8-hour periods. PPM = Concentration by volume of one part of a gas, or by weight of a liquid or solid, per million parts of air or liquid. A mechanic in an automotive repair shop is exposed to the following carbon monoxide levels over an 8 hour shift. 1. 2 hours @ 34 ppm 2. 5 hours @ 40 ppm 3. 1 hour @ 20 ppm Is the worker over-exposed during the duration of the work-shift? Answer: Yes the worker is over-exposed during the duration of their 8 hour shift. What is the primary concept of hazard recognition and the hierarchy of hazard control? Answer: The primary goal of hazard recognition is “to reduce incidents, accidents, injuries and property damage.” The primary concept of the hierarchy of hazard control is “source-path-human intervention. Of which elimination is an option if a task it too dangerous.” The specific hierarchy outlined on slide 13 of the Instructor notes for week 7 is as follows: 1. Engineering Controls 2. Administrative Controls 3. Personal Protective Equipment Going through this list – explain how they might be applied to this example to provide potential solutions. Answer: 1. Engineering Controls: - Develop process to monitor the carbon monoxide levels...
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...Topic: Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Location : Company: Name (Print): Works Number: Signature: Date: Aim To identify the candidates level of competency and understanding the dangers of H2S Objective To satisfy the required standard for validation: The Candidates will demonstrate the required level of understanding and ability to identify, inspect, and follow procedures confidently and safely in a working environment where H2S may be present. Instruction: Encircle the correct answer/ s Theory 1. When Hydrogen sulphide burns what gas is produced? a) Carbon Monoxide CO b) Sulphur Dioxide SO2 c) Oxides of nitrogen NOx d) No gas produced 2. Hydrogen Sulphide smells like rotten eggs at? a) High concentrations b) Medium concentrations c) Low concentrations d) All the concentrations 3. Rapid unconsciousness, breathing stops and death quickly follows at what concentration of Hydrogen Sulphide? a) 25 ppm b) 70-100 ppm c) 100-150 ppm d) 700-1000 ppm 4. What is the occupational exposure level for Hydrogen Sulphide set at for 8 hours working? a) 10 ppm b) 150 ppm c) 5 ppm d) 50 ppm 5. In which area(s) is there an increased risk of exposure to Hydrogen Sulphide? a) Elevated locations b) Upper floor c) Low lying Areas d) Control room 6. A plan of action for when Hydrogen Sulphide is detected will specify? a) Safe breathing...
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...Employment Communications – preparing for employment June 7, 2012 Employment Communications – preparing for employment June 7, 2012 | Assignment Unit 1 | | The Job Search Process | Introduction This document contains requirements employment communications which consist of a Job Ad, the skills set, resume, reasons for choose the resume type, cover letter, thank you letter, conclusion and works cited. This report demonstrates my understanding and ability to complete the tools for a successful job search using a persuasive resume. Job Ad | | | | | Company: Quantum Location: Toronto, ON Job Category: Human Resources | | Email: Apply by Email | | | The Quantum Group of Companies was founded in 1968 in Montreal. It has earned its reputation as the full-service human resources partner of choice by providing unique and effective recruitment solutions that meet clients' complex staffing needs. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, Quantum has been building relationships with private and public sector clients through a network of branch offices across North America, with primary hubs centred in major labour markets. Branch office locations are situated in key areas, each with a distinct market focus.Quantum is a true success story, with a portfolio that includes a full range of permanent and temporary recruiting services in all disciplines and at all levels. These services are available to our clients and candidates in...
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...The TLV for carbon monoxide is 25ppm according to the Ministry of Labour for Ontario. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: ANSWER: The Term TLV is Threshold Limit Value, of any given chemical substance to which it is believed that a worker can be exposed during a given time period. PPM: Concentration by volume “Parts Per Million” – parts of gas or liquid A mechanic in an automotive repair shop is exposed to the following carbon monoxide levels over an 8 hour shift. 1. 2 hours @ 34 ppm 2. 5 hours @ 40 ppm 3. 1 hour @ 20 ppm Is the worker over-exposed during the duration of the work-shift? ANSWER: According to the calculation as per the Ministry of Labour for Ontario, YES, the worker is over-exposed during the duration of their shift What is the primary concept of hazard recognition and the hierarchy of hazard control? ANSWER: The hierarchy of controls is the standard system of strategies to effectively eliminate workplace hazards, by reducing incidents, accidents, injuries and property damage. Going through this list – explain how they might be applied to this example to provide potential solutions. ANSWER: Elimination: physically removing it—is the most effective hazard Substitution: replacing something that produces a hazard with something that does not produce a hazard Engineered: Isolate workers from the hazard- proper machinery or a monitoring unit in the work place to gauge carbon monoxide and to ensure it does not...
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