CARBON MONOXIDE: TOO OFTEN A KILLER

Recently, two individuals became snowbound in their vehicle and died of carbon monoxide poisoning after leaving the engine running to provide warmth through their heater. From a detailed journal they kept, it is apparent that they took the precaution of rolling a window down slightly and getting out occasionally to ensure that the vehicle's exhaust pipe was not blocked by snow. And yet they perished. To avoid such a tragedy this article provides facts to be aware of concerning the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and what can be done to minimize the danger.

• Corporate Authors:

  US Air Force Inspection and Safety, Center

  Norton AFB, CA  United States  92409
• Publication Date: 1984-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 9
• Serial:
  • Driver
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: US Air Force Inspection and Safety, Center

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Carbon monoxide; Motorist aid systems; Perception; Prevention; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Carbon monoxide poisoning; Recognition; Safety practices; Stranded motorists
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391307
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 055
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM