What are the chemical hazards involved in floods and cleaning up?
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Remember that petrol or diesel generators and dehumidifiers should never be used indoors without good ventilation, keeping doors and windows open whenever possible. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which can quickly build up to poisonous levels without good ventilation, keeping doors and windows open whenever possible. The same risk is carried by portable grills, pressure washers, camp stoves, paraffin- fuelled heaters or other devices using gasoline, propane or natural gas which should not be used indoors for heating or boiling water or cleaning. If you have to use these devices to boil water this should be done outdoors. If you cannot use these devices outdoors and there are no other alternatives available, then they should only be used to boil water for as short a period as possible in well ventilated rooms. They should never be used to heat or dry out rooms. If you experience dizziness, headaches or disorientation, the appliance should be switche
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Remember that petrol or diesel generators and other fuel driven equipment should never be brought indoors. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which can quickly build up to poisonous levels without good ventilation, keeping doors and windows open whenever possible. The same risk is carried by portable grills, pressure washers, camp stoves, paraffin- fuelled heaters or other devices using gasoline, propane or natural gas which should not be used indoors for heating or boiling water or cleaning. If you have to use these devices to boil water this should be done outdoors. If you cannot use these devices outdoors and there are no other alternatives available, then they should only be used to boil water for as short a period as possible in well ventilated rooms. They should never be used to heat or dry out rooms. If you experience dizziness, headaches or disorientation, the appliance should be switched off, move to a well-ventilated area and seek medical adv
