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1. Four principles to be followed when handling gas: operate under positive pressure, maintain airtight conditions, strictly prohibit open flames, and prevent backflow. 2. Properties of gas: flammable, explosive, and toxic. 3. Three elements required for a gas explosion: in a closed container; Mixed with air in a certain proportion ; In the presence of an open flame or when the temperature reaches the ignition point of gas. All three are indispensable. 4. Conditions for working with gas: CO ≤ 0.5%, H2 ≤ 0.5%. Toxicity limit: CO ≤ 25 PPm. Conditions for working inside containers: O2: 18–21%, CO
Carbon monoxide poisoning, also known as coal gas poisoning, occurs when carbon-containing organic materials such as coal, petroleum, and firewood burn incompletely, producing carbon monoxide (CO); Carbon monoxide can also be produced during steelmaking, ironmaking, and coking processes. Furthermore, in daily life, when using stoves or coal burners for heating, the lack of ventilation and exhaust systems or the poor condition of such systems can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Similarly, when using gas infrared heaters, a lack of knowledge regarding safe usage or the use of substandard products can also result in carbon monoxide poisoning incidents. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: Caused primarily by inhaling carbon monoxide, it can be classified into mild, moderate, and severe degrees. When the level of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood is 10–20%, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, and weakness in the limbs may occur. In cases of mild poisoning, these symptoms disappear rapidly once the person is removed from the toxic environment and exposed to fresh air. When carboxyhemoglobin levels in the blood are 30–40%, coma or collapse occurs on top of mild symptoms of poisoning; the skin and mucous membranes take on a cherry-red color, especially noticeable on the cheeks, chest, and inner thighs. This represents moderate poisoning. Prompt treatment can lead to a rapid recovery with a good prognosis. In cases of severe poisoning, the blood carboxyhemoglobin level is around 50%, leading to deep coma, the disappearance of all reflexes, and incontinence of urine and feces. The prognosis is poor, with sequelae often remaining. Treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning: For those affected by carbon monoxide poisoning, the patient should first be removed from the scene and taken to a place with fresh air and good ventilation. If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration should be administered immediately. For those with respiratory depression, respiratory stimulants such as nicotinamide and scopolamine can be used. At the same time, symptomatic treatment should be strengthened. Comatose patients should have their oral and respiratory secretions suctioned to keep the airways clear. Oxygen, either pure oxygen or oxygen containing 5% carbon dioxide, should be administered to the patient as soon as possible; if conditions permit, hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be carried out promptly. Acupuncture at points such as Taiyang, Lieque, Renzhong, Shaoshang, and Shixuan can also be used in conjunction for treatment. Prevention of gas poisoning: When using a stove for heating indoors during cold seasons, it is necessary to install exhaust pipes to ensure that smoke can be properly removed. When using a gas infrared heater, make sure that the rubber hoses do not leak, and always turn off the gas before going to bed. In workshops where carbon monoxide is generated, ventilation should be improved, and carbon monoxide rapid detection tubes should be used to regularly measure the concentration of carbon monoxide in the workshop air. Provide workers with enhanced safety training, popularize first-aid knowledge, and enable self-rescue and mutual rescue. When blasting is used to extract coal in coal mines, workers must enter the work area only after adequate ventilation has been carried out.
Hard work on your part, OP. Do you have a gas vent pipe as well? What height is it roughly set at? Only in this way can it be ensured that the harm to areas near the ground during gas venting is minimal, until the concentration of the useful gas components meets the required standards