Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced during incomplete burning of carbon-containing materials. It is toxic because it binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells instead of oxygen, interfering with oxygen transport throughout the body. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea and fainting, and in severe cases can lead to coma, weak pulse and respiratory failure. Prompt treatment focuses on respiratory assistance and administration of oxygen, sometimes with added carbon dioxide or under high pressure.

1. CARBON MONOXIDE

2. DEFINITION OF CARBON MONOXIDE
• A colourless, odourless, poisonous gas, CO that burns with a pale-
blueflame produced when carbon burns with insufficient air.

3. TOXICITY OF CARBON MONOXIDE
• Carbon monoxide’s toxicity is a consequence of its absorption by red
blood cells in preference to oxygen, thus interfering with the transport of
oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, in which it is required.

5. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE TO CARBON
MONOXIDE.
• Indication of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, weakness,
dizziness, nausea, fainting, and, in severe cases, coma, weak pulse, and
respiratory failure.
• Treatment must be prompt and includes respiratory assistance and the
administration of oxygen, often with 5 percent carbon dioxide and sometimes
under high pressure.

6. Sulphur Dioxide