Monthly Safety Topics 2023
Content will be added here in the month prior to the date.
February 2023 - Suggested Safety Moment
postet January 26, 2023
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning—at Home or Camp
SUMMARY
Carbon monoxide (CO) causes upward of 400 deaths and results in the hospitalization of more than 4,000 people each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of those falling ill don’t know they have CO poisoning because it is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. With proper inspection and housekeeping, Scouts and community members alike can prevent CO poisoning.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Causes of CO Release and Exposure
CO is a byproduct of many of your day-to-day activities. It is found in the fumes from gas stoves and lanterns, fireplaces, and the burning of charcoal, as well as from motor vehicles such as cars and boats. Additionally, CO poisoning most often occurs when the fumes are released within the confines of a small or closed-off room.
Sources of CO
Car left running
Portable generators
Portable kerosene or gas heaters/lanterns
Loose or broken ventilation pipes
Improperly installed kitchen range or vent
Operating a grill indoors or in garage
Gas or wood-burning fireplace
(Possible) Symptoms of Poisoning
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Nausea
Confusion
Disorientation
Sleepiness
In More Severe Cases
Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
Neurological disorders
RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—Carbon Monoxide Poisoning FAQ
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—A Healthy Home Checklist
January 2023 - Suggested Safety Moment
added January 5, 2023 View this as its own page.

C-O-L-D Clean, Avoid overheating, Layers , Dry
video: 3:12 minutes

Safety Moments Scheduled for Future months:
February Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
March CPR
April Prohibited Activities
May Aquatic Activities
June Heat Related Illnesses
July Wilderness First Aid
August Concussions
September Violent Intruder
October Campfire Safety
November Communicable Disease Prevention
December Food Safety