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Table 2 Sources of exposure [4]

From: Tips for avoiding common mistakes in out-of-hospital diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning

In domestic environment

e.g., stoves, boilers, chimneys, braciers

By engines left running in confined spaces

e.g., vehicles, lawnmowers, generators, pumps

In confined spaces

e.g., car interiors

In environments at risk

e.g., outboard speedboat, camion or pick up truck bed

In workplaces with possible environmental pollution

e.g., fireman, traffic wardens, garage workers, drivers, workers in tunnel