Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Beware of Carbon Monoxide Exposure, OSHA Says

According to OSHA, each year workers die from carbon monoxide poisoning. OSHA is reminding employers that they need to protect workers from the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure. The agency's Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet provides tips and resources to help employers take precautions. To reduce risk, employers should install an effective ventilation system, try to not use fuel-burning equipment in enclosed spaces and install carbon monoxide detectors.