Portable Generator Safety Instruction Infographic

PORTABLE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE GENERATOR SAFETY There are possible complications average adults may expect from different percentages of carbon monoxide in their blood: WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT A PORTABLE GENERATOR CAN BE A LIFESAVER, BUT USED IMPROPERLY IT ALSO CAN BECOME LIFE-THREATENING Headaches may develop, or there may be no apparent symptoms. A carbon monoxide detector will activate. 10% 15-25% Headache and nausea. 30-35% Drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, dimmed vision, severe headache, nausea and vomiting. 40% Confusion, increased heart rate and blackout spells. DANGER REASON PREVENTION Convulsions, permanent brain damage. 45% Gasoline-powered generators exhaust carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that displaces oxygen in the hemaglobin of the red blood cells Operate generators away from the house, in a well ventilated Carbon monoxide 50% poisoning area. If it's in the Convulsions, coma and death. garage, make sure the garage is open The generator is connected to the home's wiring system posing a hazard to anyone working on powerlines Plug appliances you want powered directly into the generator. If powering a hard-wire item, such as the furnace fan, you will need a transfer Backfeed Shock switch Overloaded cords can overheat and cause fire. Operate generators away from the house, in a well ventilated Fire Small gasoline engines can sometimes backfire, causing sparks SURVIVAL MASTERY area. If it's in the garage, make sure the garage is open Source: survival-mastery.com