Thread: Hiden Killer, Trapped

Somewhat remarkable to me, to read about the number of people who die of carbon monoxide poisoning each time we have a hurricane that knocks power out, You would think people who use electrical generators running on gasoline would be aware of the hazards and place them accordingly.

The main issue I have seen with cars/trucks is when someone gets stuck in a snowbank and plugs the exhaust then runs the car to stay warm. I know one person who committed suicide with car exhaust and another that tried. The one that couldn't do it couldn't stand the smell/effects. He later accomplished his task in a different yet not easy way.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Somewhat remarkable to me, to read about the number of people who die of carbon monoxide poisoning each time we have a hurricane that knocks power out, You would think people who use electrical generators running on gasoline would be aware of the hazards and place them accordingly.

It's from total unfamiliarity with the equipment or not paying attention to the details.

"Hell if generators are really so dangerous, then why does everybody sell them? All this fuss is just corporations covering their a$$e$. " I have heard this one before.

It does help to read the instructions!

I have a surface supplied diving outfit that floats in an inner tube. The flag is mounted on it so that the exhaust is held downwind of the intake.

Things like "logic and common sense" are used by both employees, when speaking to management, and corporations, when writing safety instructions for the end customer of their product. Neither management, nor the end customer, will allow themselves to be intimidated by anyone using such devious tactics.

After all, if it were dangerous, they wouldn't be allowed to sell it, right?

Originally Posted by kaptain_zero

Things like "logic and common sense" are used by both employees, when speaking to management, and corporations, when writing safety instructions for the end customer of their product. Neither management, nor the end customer, will allow themselves to be intimidated by anyone using such devious tactics.

After all, if it were dangerous, they wouldn't be allowed to sell it, right?

Is this a response to a particular post?

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Is this a response to a particular post?

I would call it "colourful cometary", with no offence intended to anyone. However, the bit about the employee to management was partly the reason why I tossed in the towel and retired.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Somewhat remarkable to me, to read about the number of people who die of carbon monoxide poisoning each time we have a hurricane that knocks power out, You would think people who use electrical generators running on gasoline would be aware of the hazards and place them accordingly.

I have to ask. Where are people in these cases running the generator? Inside the house?

Often it is in the garage that is linked to the house. The fumes enter the air ducts, cracks under the door.