Carbon dioxide poisoning may cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting in the early stages.
When the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment reaches 5%, the human body's respiratory center will be stimulated and make breathing difficult. When the concentration rises to 10%, the poisoned person may become unconscious. When the concentration rises to 25%, the poisoned person may convulse and fall into coma.
Carbon dioxide poisoning is mostly caused by occupational injuries or work safety accidents in high-risk industries such as dry ice, carbonated beverage manufacturing, textile industry, leather industry, paint industry, welding industry, shipbuilding industry, deep well operations and mining industry.
Symptoms of carbon dioxide poisoning include: dizziness, sweating, flushing, rapid heartbeat, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, epilepsy, and coma.
Ways to prevent carbon dioxide poisoning include:
1. Ensure the working environment is well ventilated
2. Implement operating standards training and hazard safety training before performing work
3. Complete emergency response measures
If you are in the aforementioned high-risk industries or have professional consultation on ventilation and exhaust related operations, please feel free to contact us!