| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8817525 | Biomedical and Environmental Sciences | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Occupational carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning related to diesel motor fumes in an air-raid shelter (ARS) was first identified in Jinan City, China, in June 2015. A total of 17 cases were identified, including 14 possible cases of firemen and 3 confirmed cases of water channel clean-up workers. The overall attack rate (AR) of firemen was 42% (14/33). The firemen had a significantly higher AR with a longer exposure and more protracted time of rescue in the ARS (P < 0.05). All the cases stated that they did not realize the potentially high level of exposure to CO in the ARS. CO poisoning posed a risk to both patients and service providers. Occupational safety and health education should be promoted and enforced in all workplaces where CO sources exist.
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Authors
Liang Liang CUI, Jing Wen ZHOU, Xing Yi GENG, Xin Wei LI, Zhong LIU, George A. Conway, Ji ZHANG,