| Document ID (ISN) | 104405 |
| CIS number |
05-659 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-551-22725-9 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et Recherches R-411
|
| Author(s) |
Brunet S. |
| Title |
Measurement of carbon monoxide emissions from hot air generators used on construction sites |
| Original title |
Mesure des émissions de monoxyde de carbone des générateurs d'air chaud utilisés sur les chantiers de construction [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2005. 8p. Illus. 1 ref. Price: CAD 5.35. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-411.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
This report describes laboratory measurements of the carbon monoxide (CO) emitted by four hot air generators of different powers supplied by rental companies. Owing to the variability in the measurements obtained, an emission value of 15g of CO/100,000 BTU is recommended for evaluating the air quality on construction sites. The high temperature of some generators may also represent a risk for workers. Several observations were made about the general condition of the equipment that can represent a risk. It is emphasized that only persons with the required competency certificate may connect a hot air generator to propane tanks or to the natural gas network. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carbon monoxide; air heating systems; construction sites |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
determination in air; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Carbon monoxide
Inorganic substances
|
