Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Workplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to the CDC, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes hundreds of unintentional deaths each year. An odorless, colorless gas, CO poisoning is often thought to occur in enclosed environments. Yet, poisoning can also happen in open-air environments, such as while boating.
Rescue workers, military personnel, and other workers using small boats are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Therefore, specific occupational training and safety measures should be taken to prevent exposure and poisoning.
How to Recognize Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and even death. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest Pain
- Confusion
Reduce Employee Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Concentra has a number of occupational services and solutions to help prevent and treat carbon monoxide poisoning :
- Customized consulting and training — Our experts can work with your teams to analyze your job site, make recommendations, provide training, and ensure compliance with ADA, DOT, OSHA, FMLA, HIPAA, and many other regulatory agencies.
- Comprehensive medical services — Concentra has more than 300 full-service clinics across the United States, most of which are also equipped with chest radiography equipment. For businesses with large numbers of employees in specific sites, we also offer a range of custom wellness services such as on-site clinics and mobile medical units to assist with monitoring and prevention programs.
- Complete Injury Care — Concentra delivers a full range of injury, specialist, and rehabilitative care services through our walk-in clinics or custom on-site solutions.
