Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. CO can be found in construction areas where workers may be burning common materials such as wood, coal, or oil and using fuels such as gasoline or kerosene. This 1-page safety meeting topic can be used to host a quick safety moment or toolbox talk that provides information on why carbon monoxide is so dangerous and what workers can do to protect themselves.