Carbon Monoxide and Other Combustion Gases
Participants will accomplish the following:
Knowledge: Describe symptoms and causes of carbon monoxide poisoning and hazards of other combustion gases.
Comprehension: Identify locations where combustion gases and CO are found in the home; learn important, life-saving methods of detection and inspection.
Application:
- Identify locations in the home where carbon monoxide and other combustion gases are likely (garage, fireplace/wood burning stove, gas appliances, space heaters).
- Identify where detectors should be located in the home and when routine inspection is needed by professionals.
- Identify proper safety procedures when unsafe levels of CO or combustion gases are detected.
- Identify resources for assistance with these topics.
Publications
Publication Number: P3078
Publication Number: P2785
Publication Number: IS1702
Publication Number: P3242
Publication Number: P2786
News
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Healthy lifestyles and healthy homes may seem like two separate concepts, but both components are important for overall well-being. David Buys, health specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, encourages people to consider giving their homes a checkup in the new year.
STARKVILLE, Miss.
Filed Under: Family, Healthy Homes Initiative, Health, The PROMISE Initiative, Prescription Opioid Misuse
RAYMOND, Miss.