CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE WORKPLACE
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Review Questions
Congratulations! You have now completed Carbon Monoxide in the Workplace. We hope that it has
been both interesting and informative, and that you will keep it for further reference. It contains a large
amount of information that may have a direct bearing on the well being of your employees. The following
review questions were prepared to help focus your attention on the most important points. Please take a
few minutes to make sure that you can answer them.
1. What are the sources of carbon monoxide to which we may be exposed?
2. How does carbon monoxide affect the body? Acute exposure? Chronic exposure?
3. What are the most likely sources of carbon monoxide in your workplace?
4. Are employees likely to be exposed? If so, which jobs are most affected?
5. How is exposure to carbon monoxide measured?
6. What control measures are available to reduce exposure to carbon monoxide?
7. If respirators are used, are they the correct type?
8. What can you do to reduce the exposure of your employees to carbon monoxide?
Applicable Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90o01
Regulations for Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 851/90 as amended. Regulations for Industrial
Establishments, R.R.O. 851/90 as amended
Regulation Respecting Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents R.R.O. 833/90, as
amended. https://www.ontario.ca/page/current-occupational-exposure-limits-ontario-workplaces-
under-regulation-833
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System Regulation, R.R.O. 860/90.
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900860
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