Exposure to Elevated Carbon Monoxide Levels at an Indoor Ice Arena – Wisconsin, 2014

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• Journal Article:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Personal Author:
  Anderson, Henry A. ; Creswell, Paul D. ; Meiman, Jonathan G. ; Nehls-Lowe, Henry ; Vogt, Christy ; Werner, Mark A. ; Wozniak, Ryan J.
• Description:
  What is already known on this topic? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a human health hazard, and exposure to CO is preventable. CO cannot be detected by human senses, but exposure to CO can lead to substantial morbidity and might be fatal. What is added by this report? The largest CO poisoning in Wisconsin's history took place in December 2014. Seventy-four exposed persons had confirmed CO poisoning, most likely caused by a high level of CO emissions from an ice resurfacer. What are the implications for public health practice? Large-scale CO poisonings are a public health hazard. Ice arena managers can prevent potential CO poisonings by ensuring that 1) ice resurfacers are regularly maintained or electric-powered rather than gas-powered, 2) CO detectors are installed in the arena, and 3) arena ventilation is adequate. Health departments, policy makers, and stakeholders should look to successful prevention models and implement strategies to keep similar events from occurring. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Carbon Monoxide Epidemiology Occupational Health Preventive Medicine Safety Ventilation
• Keywords:
  Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Indoor Environments Poison Gases Preventive Measures
• Series:
  Weekly Report: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• ISSN:
  0149-2195 (print) ; 1545-861X (digital)
• Publisher:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (U.S.)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 5 ; Wisconsin
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  5 pdf pages
• Contributor:
  Bisgard, Kristine M. ; Yip, Fuyuen ; Mott, Joshua A. ; Camponeschi, Jenny L. ; Irving, Roy ; Jorgenson, Darren ; Bodendein, Cindy ; Reid, Michael P. ; Coronado, Fátima
• Volume:
  64
• Issue:
  45
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20066599
• Citation:
  MMWR 2015 Nov; 64(45):1267-1270
• Email:
  paul.creswell@dhs.wisconsin.gov
• CAS Registry Number:
  Carbon monoxide (CAS RN 630-08-0)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2016
• Performing Organization:
  Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Madison
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20150701
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/183087/cdc_183087_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 366.84 KB ]